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Brand profile · USA, est. 1988

ART

ART (Applied Research & Technology) emerged in the late 1980s, initially known for their innovative, often budget-conscious, approaches to studio equipment. While not a household name like some competitors, ART carved a niche by offering affordable alternatives to more expensive industry standards, particularly in the realm of microphone preamps and compressors. Their designs often incorporate vacuum tube technology, appealing to users seeking a vintage-inspired sound.

Pro VLA II CompressorPro MPA II Microphone PreampTubeMix Microphone PreampAffordable tube-based designsDJ Pro Turntables
1988founded
USAcountry
20products in stock
$82–$671price range

All 20 ART products

Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first.

ART MX 624

Installation Matrix Mixers

$279€249Check ↗

ART MX225

Installation Matrix Mixers

$309€276Check ↗

ART MX821S

19'' Rack Mixers

$298€266Check ↗

ART MX821S

19'' Rack Mixers

$298€266Check ↗

ART MX822

19'' Rack Mixers

$329€294Check ↗

ART MX622BT

19'' Rack Mixers

$345€308Check ↗

ART SCL2

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$287€256Check ↗

ART HeadAMP 4

Headphone Amps

$100€89Check ↗

ART Headamp 6

Headphone Amps

$297€265Check ↗

ART Tube MP Project Series

Preamps

$196€175Check ↗

ART TubeMix

USB Audio Interfaces

$514€459Check ↗

ART Precision Phono Preamp

Phono Preamps

$109€97Check ↗

ART Pro VLA III

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$671€599Check ↗

ART Headamp 6 Pro

Headphone Amps

$334€298Check ↗

ART Promix

Analogue mixers

$174€155Check ↗

ART DJ Pre II

Phono Preamps

$82€73Check ↗

ART USB Phono Plus PS

USB Audio Interfaces

$130€116Check ↗

ART TubeMix Case Bundle

USB Audio Interfaces

$558€498Check ↗

ART, honestly

What ART does well
  • Excellent value for money
  • Warm, vintage-style tube sound
  • Wide range of product categories
  • Relatively compact and rack-friendly designs
What to watch for
  • Build quality sometimes inconsistent
  • Can be noisy in some applications
  • Limited high-end features
  • Not always the most transparent sonic character

Questions about ART

Where are ART instruments made?

While ART is a US-based company, much of their manufacturing is currently handled in China to maintain affordability.

Are ART preamps considered 'high-end'?

ART preamps offer a compelling alternative to premium models, delivering a warm tone at a more accessible price point, but are generally not considered true high-end.

What's the difference between the TubeMix and Pro MPA series?

The TubeMix series focuses primarily on microphone preamps, while the Pro MPA series expands to include power amplifiers, offering a more comprehensive signal chain solution.

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