First thanks for the in depth review. Your review echoed my experiences. I have 2 of these. Since then I moved to an ART Pro Channel. One unit was quite cheap since the owner had lost the wall wart and substituted a DC output wall wart. The phantom power and tube anode voltage power supply uses a voltage tripler, so it needs the 16 volts to be AC. He thought it didn't work, I took a chance and the solution was simple. The meter lamps gave me trouble so I substituted the smallest "grain of rice" I could find. I can't remember the number though. The reason the pots feel solid is they are nutted to the front panel as well as soldered to the PCB. You have to remove a lot of nuts and screws to get the PCB out. Presonus is not very good at helping to diagnose simple problems such as identifying the value of a broken ceramic capacitor. If you break it you are going to have to figure the solution yourself. The voltrage on the 12AX7 is low, about 45 volts, so the tube colors the sound differently than using the proper voltage. That is why I switched to the Pro Channel, it uses 180 volts (I think) unless you turn off the high voltage. Still, the Presonus is very versatile, I learned a lot using it.

I love that you took the time to thoroughly review a much older, budget-friendly piece of gear. I tracked my entire first album with a pair of these years ago and finished the album off in the box. It all sounded GREAT when finished! Would love for you to review the new ART Solo MPA and VLA units!

Like usual your videos are amazing. Thank you for showing this afdordable and popular piece of gear tou got at your local music store.

@askdrtk

9 ай бұрын

Thanks again! I'm always on the lookout for something that will hopefully be interesting and fun to check out. Cheers!

I own two of these units and have my overhead mics through them and in mix I have them on my mix busses. Good enough for me.

@askdrtk

5 ай бұрын

Great use for these...perfect for tracking overheads! ( and double duty in the mix never hurts...) Cheers!

Thanks for the review.

@askdrtk

9 ай бұрын

Glad to share and I hope it helped out. Cheers!

i use this unit to track vocals and used to use all its functions (tube drive, Compressor, EQ), but over time found that I just like it best as a clean class a preamp

@askdrtk

7 ай бұрын

The SC flies a bit under the radar…pair it with a good microphone that fits the vocalist well and you can get some great recordings. Thanks for sharing your thoughts… Cheers!

@breezyoakk

7 ай бұрын

@@askdrtk definitely!

Great video.!. I purchased a like new looking studio channel and very quickly discovered it was noisey due to faulty cheap capacitors (low level Crackling), during the trouble shooting process I swapped out the tube-drive valve with a electro-harmonix 12ax7eh, and that gave the tube-drive a brighter saturation, and yes there are lots of more expensive valve too..!

@askdrtk

9 ай бұрын

Sometimes a re-cap is the best thing you can do (to used and new gear). I've had some good luck with EH tubes...I've swapped in 7025s for 12ax7 in a few preamps...been reliable and no audio issues.

This thing has been on my shelf for 3 years because my dog chewed the cord lol got a new cord and firing it back up for the first time in 3 years

Enjoyed your video. I just bought a second Studio Channel to use on stereo tracks, or my mix buss. I record my vocals and acoustic guitar through it, and I feel I get good results.. Thanks for sharing.

@askdrtk

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my review. Having two of these really opens up a lot of options for mixing (and recording). Enjoy!

Really not bad at all for the price. I bought one used for 200 and it’s actually pretty nice for tracking

@askdrtk

5 ай бұрын

Great deal! These do tend to fly under the radar and seem to be reliable long-term. Cheers!

Great video, that's one of my favorite channels! I'm having a problem when using my Studio Channel with my microphone Rode NT1A. I get a horrible and loud noise, which makes the Studio Channel unusable. I don't have this problem when using the microphone Shure SM7B, neither when I connect the Rode mic directly to the interface (using the same cables). Apparently there's a problem with the combination "Studio Channel + Rode NT1A". I even bought a power conditioner to try to solve the problem, but it was of no avail. I also changed the Studio Channel tube, but the noise is still there.

Great video! What is that mono mix track you're demoing? It's got a good etherwave-esque tone to it

i like the unit the thing i hate is the power supply but if you could only choose one all in one unit i would pay for this hands down.

@askdrtk

6 ай бұрын

I agree on those wall wort power adapters. I realize it costs more (and requires space) to build a quiet internal power supply with proper shielding for interference, but I sure wish all gear had standard IEC power cords and proper grounds… Cheers!

Ordered this for my second more minimal iPad setup. Looks like a nice all-arounder.

@askdrtk

8 ай бұрын

These have a loyal following, I hope it works out well with your second rig…Cheers!

Hi Todd! I would like to see you run audio tests on a pair of Sony headphones known as the MDR-1AM2. Sony claims that the MDR-1AM2's exclusive 40mm HD aluminum-coated liquid crystal polymer drivers deliver "clear, lively sound, especially on mid to high tones" and that they also reproduce a "smooth, precise response across the entire frequency range." I would love to see you review these headphones and see if they really are worth the marketing hype. Thanks again for the great and awesome audio content!

Thinking in get one of these as “pre process” stage for my lead singer in church that “eats the microphone” giving me a 1st layer of compression and color before the digital board

I have two of these, they served as my first analog comps. Used them for snares and kicks, mostly. That stock tube definitely needs to be upgraded. Solid construction. But I don't use them at all, any more.

@adrianphillips2999

7 ай бұрын

Do you have two due to them being mono? I’m looking into purchasing for my home studio but thinking two will be required?

@jameswilkerson8873

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I do have two of them, not matched. They are great units, solid build, solid use. But that tube does need to be upgraded. I am not using them anymore and I have plans to list on Gear Exchange, soon. @@adrianphillips2999

@jameswilkerson8873

7 ай бұрын

If you're asking about 2Bus use, I could never get them to operate as a stereo unit. I'm probably doing something wrongly. But I've upgraded to a 7721 Chameleon Labs for 2Bus use and an Xpressor for drum bus. If you can get them to work as a stereo unit, that would be super cool. But I couldn't.@@adrianphillips2999

@7:10 "the frequency control does nothing because it's a shelving EQ". Doesn't the frequency knob set the cutoff for the shelf?

@kristoferkoessel4354

Ай бұрын

If you disable shelving eq

Amigo, cual equipo analógico que no sea costoso me recomiendas para poder enviar mi mezcla stereo (Output Line) desde mi daw y que me añada un bonito color analógico o de tubo y retornarlo a mi daw (Input Line). Gracias

this vs the art tube strip?

@sirromrecords

4 ай бұрын

Literally the only reason I’m here 🤣🤣😂

I would like to see you getting an LA 610 MKII and giving a review of it :)

@askdrtk

6 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! I’ve used the 610 (and 6176) for recording quite a bit over the years…Videos will be happening…Cheers!

@patrikofficial4886

6 ай бұрын

@@askdrtk Alright, thanks! :) 🔥

How do you connect it via track in daw?

Would this serve well for a productivity/gaming setup (using a shure sm7b and kontrol audio 6 interface) (to control quality of voice, not necessarily music vocals)? Thanks.

@askdrtk

6 ай бұрын

This is a good option to dial in spoken word such as narration, broadcast, streaming, YT videos…It can be a set it and forget it option.

I want to buy a used one off facebook but the guy says the light for the VU isn't lighting up. Any chance you could let me know what type of bulb/LED it uses? I can't find anything about it online. Many thanks.

This or The DBX286s ?

If I buy 2 devices like video, can I master it after recording?

@askdrtk

6 ай бұрын

Yes, although two units cannot be linked for stereo operation, the controls are all stepped which should help make matching and recall easier.

how did you hook this up to the computer?

@askdrtk

4 ай бұрын

You would generally need an audio interface with a line input. You could connect it to the input on your onboard audio, but a dedicated audio interface will provide higher audio quality as its input will be balanced.