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product_id: 317134609
title: "ART Pro-VLA II Two Channel Vactrol-based Compressor"
brand: "art"
price: "A$2369"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/317134609-art-pro-vla-ii-two-channel-vactrol-based-compressor
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# Tube-driven 12AT7 gain stage VCA-less opto-electronic compression 2-channel Vactrol-based compressor ART Pro-VLA II Two Channel Vactrol-based Compressor

**Brand:** art
**Price:** A$2369
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your sound with tube-powered finesse and pro-level control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ART Pro-VLA II Two Channel Vactrol-based Compressor by art
- **How much does it cost?** A$2369 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/317134609-art-pro-vla-ii-two-channel-vactrol-based-compressor)

## Best For

- art enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted art brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Skill-Enhancing Gear:** Elevate your audio engineering craft with a compressor that rewards expertise, not just gear quality.
- • **Dual-Channel Precision:** Two independent channels for versatile tracking, mixing, and mastering control.
- • **Live & Broadcast Ready:** Robust design tailored for seamless performance in live sound and broadcast environments.
- • **Studio-Grade Analog Warmth:** Experience rich, musical compression with authentic tube-driven dynamics.
- • **Transparent Dynamic Control:** VCA-less opto compression ensures natural, smooth leveling without harsh artifacts.

## Overview

The ART Pro-VLA II is a professional two-channel compressor and leveling amplifier featuring a unique Vactrol-based, VCA-less opto-electronic design combined with a 12AT7 vacuum tube gain stage. Ideal for studio, live, and broadcast use, it delivers smooth, transparent compression with rich analog warmth, empowering audio professionals to achieve natural dynamic control and enhanced tonal character.

## Description

The ART Pro-VLA II is a tube driven Vactrol-based compressor/leveling amplifier designed for tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound, or broadcast situations. By using an opto-electronic design, (as opposed to a more typical VCA driven level detection circuit) the Pro-VLA II allows more compression to be added to an audio source with a more natural, musical sounding output and virtually transparent dynamic leveling. This VCA-less design coupled with a 12AT7 vacuum tube in the gain stage makes the Pro-VLA II an ideal dynamic control device! ART Pro-VLA II Compressor/Leveling Amplifier at a Glance: Great in the studio or live Tube compression circuitry Vactrol Great in the studio or live ART's Tube Compressor/Leveling Amplifier deliver analog leveling/compression designed to work seamlessly with any recording, sound-reinforcement, and electronic instrument application. It excels at making tracks sound rich and full for both live audio engineering and studio recording applications. Tube compression circuitry ART's tube

Review: I really do love this compressor. Does exactly what a compressor is supposed to do. Does it well. And is not difficult to use. No matter what, you're going to have to spend SOME money on your gear... and I can honestly say this has been worth every penny of the $269 I put into it. It's worth it to also note that I use this with the ART MPA II. Which I'm also a major fan of for the price point. My favorite part of having this compressor is that it provides the user the opportunity to truly learn how to use an external compressor, and not be limited by the quality of your gear. That is to say, if the user cannot get a good sound or get the right amount of compression, it is not the gear's fault. The problem would lie with the skill of the user. Whereas the really cheap stuff will always sound quite cheap, this does not. Using a tube preamp and compressor really takes the digital edge out of my guitar work, as quite often things would sound very dull harmonically. Or just muddy and unclear (I don't have a great interface, but still). But using these two pieces of gear have cleaned a lot of that right up. I can rely on driving this compressor and preamp to get a great amount of tube grit, which to my ears really just makes amp modeling sound so much better (I use Logic). This compressor, coupled with the MPA II, has really helped me find an awesome smooth, slightly crunchy guitar sound. I realize it sounds like I'm pushing both ART's preamp and compressor combo, but if you love this layout on the compressor then the MPA II is also the way to go. It's the same great value for the price. I have yet to try this on a microphone. Just guitar so far. Order some tubes with it though. 12AT7's. The stock chinese ones in there aren't so great.
Review: Easy to control and very good finish. Thanks.

## Features

- 2-channel Leveling Amplifier/Compress with Optical Compression
- Mastering-quality Audio Path
- Tube Gain Stage

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0012MIVW4 |
| ASIN  | B0012MIVW4 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (121) |
| Customer reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (121) |
| Date First Available | 10 August 2012 |
| Date First Available  | 10 August 2012 |
| Department  | music, instruments, instrument accessories |
| Included components | Amplifier |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 5 Kilograms |
| Item model number | PROVLAII |
| Item model number  | PROVLAII |
| Manufacturer | ART |
| Manufacturer  | ART |
| Material | Vacuum Tube |
| Maximum Power | 0.13 Horsepower |
| Noise Level | 6 Decibels |
| Part number | PROVLAII |
| Power source type | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 55.37 x 31.5 x 14.99 cm; 5 kg |
| Product Dimensions  | 55.37 x 31.5 x 14.99 cm; 5 kg |
| Special Features | VCA-Less Vactrol Opto-Compression, Tube Gain Stage |
| Style | [IN] |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ART
- **Noise level:** 6 Decibels
- **Power source:** Corded Electric
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts

## Images

![ART Pro-VLA II Two Channel Vactrol-based Compressor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hM5oacAFL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do the art pro-channel and pro-vla sound about the same in audio quality?**
A: I have never heard the pro channel, but what I have read they would be the same.... there is a bit of a tone change in the old and new models ,don't bother swapping tubes, I heard no difference in that ..but I can not feel how soft the air is, And I have never learned to walk in the rain without getting wet. I can Tell you the Art Pre And Art Vla are just as good as my UA pre 610 and dam close to my LA2A..... (real pricey)  I am sure some know it all that has super sonic hearing far above human level that can walk in the rain, with out getting wet, will tell you how stupid my opinion is...  my story and I will stick to it, ART makes great stuff at a very fair price not a very over price ! hope this helps audio engineer producer over 28 yrs hope this helps Mark Donovan.. :)

**Q: Can I use this on amplified signals? I want to compress the signal coming from a stereo receiver and before a speaker selector.  Thanks**
A: no. line level only.

**Q: can i plug a guitar into it for a realistic compression?**
A: Probably not, at least not directly.  This compressor requires a fairly hot line level signal.  Most electric guitars run about 10 dB below line level.  However this would probably work quite well if you ran it through a pre-amp first.

**Q: How many rack spaces does it take?**
A: It takes 2 rack spaces.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***N on 3 April 2015*

I really do love this compressor. Does exactly what a compressor is supposed to do. Does it well. And is not difficult to use. No matter what, you're going to have to spend SOME money on your gear... and I can honestly say this has been worth every penny of the $269 I put into it. It's worth it to also note that I use this with the ART MPA II. Which I'm also a major fan of for the price point. My favorite part of having this compressor is that it provides the user the opportunity to truly learn how to use an external compressor, and not be limited by the quality of your gear. That is to say, if the user cannot get a good sound or get the right amount of compression, it is not the gear's fault. The problem would lie with the skill of the user. Whereas the really cheap stuff will always sound quite cheap, this does not. Using a tube preamp and compressor really takes the digital edge out of my guitar work, as quite often things would sound very dull harmonically. Or just muddy and unclear (I don't have a great interface, but still). But using these two pieces of gear have cleaned a lot of that right up. I can rely on driving this compressor and preamp to get a great amount of tube grit, which to my ears really just makes amp modeling sound so much better (I use Logic). This compressor, coupled with the MPA II, has really helped me find an awesome smooth, slightly crunchy guitar sound. I realize it sounds like I'm pushing both ART's preamp and compressor combo, but if you love this layout on the compressor then the MPA II is also the way to go. It's the same great value for the price. I have yet to try this on a microphone. Just guitar so far. Order some tubes with it though. 12AT7's. The stock chinese ones in there aren't so great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***T on 10 May 2015*

Easy to control and very good finish. Thanks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***1 on 31 May 2023*

Using for DJ use and other projects

## Frequently Bought Together

- ART Pro VLAII Professional Two Channel Compressor
- ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*