Manley Labs 16x2 Tube Mixer Mic Pre Version 16 Channel Mixer
The Manley 16x2 MIC version has very low noise mic preamps with up to 60 dB of gain selectable on a rotary switch which replaces the aux knob. The XLR has the appropriate 2400 ohm impedance and switches to 68K for the 1/4" plugs. (so yes you can run line level signals into it.) The MIC version also has phase reverse and inserts on every channel. The channel input jack is a Neutrik Combo which accepts XLR or 1/4" phone plugs. It is perfectly happy with either balanced or unbalanced sources. In the MIC version, the XLR has the appropriate 2400 ohm impedance and switches to 68K for the 1/4" plugs. There are balanced direct outputs on every channel post fade and pre cut for multi-track recording. Each channel uses the best sounding chips available offering exceptional headroom and very low noise, real pro level input and output levels, and bulletproof Manley quality throughout.
The signal path has just 3 superb polystyrene caps from input to output. No carbon resistors, just 1/2 watt metal film, Bourns conductive plastic pots, Grayhill stepped attenuators, etc. All the good stuff. The tube mix amps/line drivers are right at the end of the signal path and impart that "Manley Sound" to your final outputs with all the richness, loudness and BIG sound you expect. Built like a tank and easy to service. Mutes and Solos use superior relay switching techniques not FETs or CMOS switching. The Solo is of the "mute everything else" type. The buttons are EAO Series 19 and light up to indicate Mute and Solo. Insert and Phase Reverse also use high quality relays and both functions have tiny switches and red LED’s to clearly indicate when they’re selected. The master section provides mixdown to 2 channels achieved with similar tube circuits as used in the Massive Passive, featuring two each 12AT7WA & 6414 dual triodes. External inputs allow two or more mixers to be combined for 32 or more channels with a mini-banana post linking the Solo functions. There are both transformer balanced and transformerless unbalanced (+4dBm) outputs with tons of headroom, +36dBu, about 10dB better than million-dollar consoles. The master section has an aux mix gain (master effects send) in the LINE version and an Ext input gain in the MIC version. There are two sets of monitor outputs, MAIN and MINI, so you can feed two different sets of power amps or powered speakers. Manley included MUTE and DIM buttons plus a rotary switch to monitor the main mix, the mono mix, 2 track tape playback (more balanced inputs), the Ext inputs (for linked consoles or effects returns), and the aux mix (only on LINE version). The dedicated power supply unit cranking out all the necessary filtered and regulated DC voltages to power up this beast is external further reducing noise and heat.
Specifications
XLR/1/4” combo inputs (XLR is 2400 ohms, 1/4” is 68 kOhms),
direct outputs post fader balanced 1/4”,
1/4” insert,
stereo Ext input (for linking) (with gain trim),
stereo Tape return,
Mix gain with both XLR balanced and 1/4” +4 dBm unbalanced outputs.
5 position Monitor select including mono,
2 VU meters, Monitor level, mute, dim and Main/Mini outputs (unbalanced).
Master Aux gain of Line version becomes stereo Ext Input gain.
Each of the 16 channels has a volume control, pan and Mic Gain knobs plus lit EAO solo and mute buttons. Mic Gain rotary switch set up for 0db (unity), 15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60 dB of gain.
Each channel has Phase Switch & Insert switch on mini toggles with LED status indicators.
Internal jumper to allow Aux to be Pre-Fade, Pre-Mute, or Post-Fade and Mute. 48V Phantom power switch for each bank of 4 channels.
Manley Labs 16x2 Tube Mixer Mic Pre Version 16 Channel Mixer
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts and labor for 90 days from date of purchase. A further optional limited 5 year transferrable warranty is available upon proper registration of ownership within 30 days of date of first purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
