---
product_id: 2017899
title: "Pro-VLA II 2-Channel Opto Tube Leveling Amplifier"
brand: "art"
price: "€ 1227.16"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Art"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2017899-pro-vla-ii-2-channel-opto-tube-leveling-amplifier
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
---

# virtually transparent dynamic leveling tube-driven gain stage 2-channel optical compression Pro-VLA II 2-Channel Opto Tube Leveling Amplifier

**Brand:** art
**Price:** € 1227.16
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎚️ Elevate your sound with vintage warmth and modern precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pro-VLA II 2-Channel Opto Tube Leveling Amplifier by art
- **How much does it cost?** € 1227.16 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2017899-pro-vla-ii-2-channel-opto-tube-leveling-amplifier)

## 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

- • **VCA-Less Opto Design:** Natural, transparent compression that preserves your audio’s integrity.
- • **Pro-Ready Versatility:** Perfect for live sound, broadcast, and professional studio environments.
- • **Dual-Channel Precision:** Two independent channels for versatile tracking, mixing, and mastering control.
- • **Low Noise, High Impact:** Operates at just 6dB noise level for crystal-clear, rich sound.
- • **Studio-Grade Tube Compression:** Experience warm, musical dynamics with authentic 12AT7 vacuum tube gain.

## Overview

The ART Pro VLA II is a professional two-channel compressor featuring a unique VCA-less opto-electronic design combined with a 12AT7 vacuum tube gain stage. Ideal for tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound, and broadcast, it delivers natural, transparent compression with low noise, making your audio rich, full, and studio-ready.

## 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

## Features

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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | ART |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Professional audio applications including tracking, mixing, mastering, live audio and transfer situations |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Noise Level | 6 Decibels |
| Special Feature | VCA-Less Vactrol Opto compression, tube reinforcement level |
| Included Components | Valve |
| Item Weight | 11.02 Pounds |
| Maximum Power | 0.13 Horsepower |
| Capacity | 60 Gallons |
| Color | Black |
| Material | vacuum hose |
| Product Dimensions | 21.8"L x 12.4"W x 5.9"H |
| Style | [IN] |
| Model Name | ART Pro VLA II |
| Tank Volume | 60 Gallons |
| Manufacturer | ART |
| UPC | 840402018254 840402019794 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840402018254, 00840402019794 |
| Part Number | PROVLAII |
| Item Weight | 11.02 pounds |
| Item model number | PROVLAII |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | VCA-Less Vactrol Opto compression, tube reinforcement level |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ART
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Professional audio applications including tracking, mixing, mastering, live audio and transfer situations
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Noise Level:** 6 Decibels

## Images

![Pro-VLA II 2-Channel Opto Tube Leveling Amplifier - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hM5oacAFL.jpg)
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## 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 April 3, 2015*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***R on July 30, 2025*



### ⭐ Review
*by M***R on May 10, 2022*



## Frequently Bought Together

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

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*Last updated: 2026-05-25*