SCL2
2-Channel Compressor / Limiter / Expander / Gate
"Despite its wide-ranging controls, I found it pretty difficult to get into trouble with the ART SCL2. Even at its more extreme settings, it still managed to sound controlled and purposeful." - Sound on Sound
The SCL2 is a comprehensive dynamics processor in a 1U rackmount format. It offers two channels with VCA compression, limiting, expansion, gating, and sidechain inputs. Dual LED meters indicate gain reduction, output level, and gate threshold.
Despite this versatility, a streamlined interface makes it easy to dial in the right settings for any task. Each channel has independent switches for bypass, hard-knee or soft-knee compression, manual or automatic control of attack and release, and to toggle between the expander or gate modes. A global switch changes between dual or linked stereo operation.
Designed for live sound, studio, and voiceover applications, the SCL2 is sonically transparent, packed with features, and simple to use.
Features
- Dual Channel or Linked Stereo Operation
- 1/4-Inch TRS Side Chain Inserts
- 1/4-Inch TRS And XLR Balanced Inputs
- 1/4-Inch TRS And XLR Balanced Outputs
- Stereo Mode Balance Control
- Led Gain Reduction Meters
- Selectable Auto/ Manual Attack/Release
- Selectable Hard/Soft Knee
- Precise Led Level Meters
- Internal Power Supply
- All Steel Chassis
Specifications
Inputs | 1/4" TRS Balanced |
Outputs | 1/4" TRS Balanced |
Input Impedance | 10k Ω |
Output Impedance | 200 Ω (Balanced), 100 Ω (Unbalanced) |
Maximum Input Level | +20 dBu Balanced |
Maximum Output Level | +20 dBu Balanced |
Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +/- .5 dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.06% (Typical) |
Power Requirements | 120 V 60 Hz/50H, 10 W Max. |
Dimensions (DWH) | 6" x 19.0" X 1.75" (15.2 cm x 48 cm x 4.5 cm ) |
Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
Specifications subject to change without notice



"Despite its wide-ranging controls, I found it pretty difficult to get into trouble with the ART SCL2. Even at its more extreme settings, it still managed to sound controlled and purposeful." - Sound on Sound
The SCL2 is a comprehensive dynamics processor in a 1U rackmount format. It offers two channels with VCA compression, limiting, expansion, gating, and sidechain inputs. Dual LED meters indicate gain reduction, output level, and gate threshold.
Despite this versatility, a streamlined interface makes it easy to dial in the right settings for any task. Each channel has independent switches for bypass, hard-knee or soft-knee compression, manual or automatic control of attack and release, and to toggle between the expander or gate modes. A global switch changes between dual or linked stereo operation.
Designed for live sound, studio, and voiceover applications, the SCL2 is sonically transparent, packed with features, and simple to use.
Features
- Dual Channel or Linked Stereo Operation
- 1/4-Inch TRS Side Chain Inserts
- 1/4-Inch TRS And XLR Balanced Inputs
- 1/4-Inch TRS And XLR Balanced Outputs
- Stereo Mode Balance Control
- Led Gain Reduction Meters
- Selectable Auto/ Manual Attack/Release
- Selectable Hard/Soft Knee
- Precise Led Level Meters
- Internal Power Supply
- All Steel Chassis
Specifications
Inputs | 1/4" TRS Balanced |
Outputs | 1/4" TRS Balanced |
Input Impedance | 10k Ω |
Output Impedance | 200 Ω (Balanced), 100 Ω (Unbalanced) |
Maximum Input Level | +20 dBu Balanced |
Maximum Output Level | +20 dBu Balanced |
Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +/- .5 dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.06% (Typical) |
Power Requirements | 120 V 60 Hz/50H, 10 W Max. |
Dimensions (DWH) | 6" x 19.0" X 1.75" (15.2 cm x 48 cm x 4.5 cm ) |
Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
Specifications subject to change without notice