Manley

USA, est. 1970s · 10 products across 3 categories

10
Total Products
3
Categories
$4,854
Avg Price
$2,969
From

About Manley

Manley Laboratories is a revered name in professional audio, synonymous with high-end, vacuum-tube based studio equipment. Founded in the late 1970s, the company has cultivated a reputation for exceptional build quality, sonic character, and a distinctly analog warmth that has become a hallmark of modern recording. Manley's products are sought after by top engineers and producers worldwide for their ability to elevate recordings to a premium level.

Founded
1970s
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Manley caters to professional recording studios, mastering engineers, and seriou
Known For
Massive Passive Mastering Equalizer Variable MU Compressor/Limiter Voxbox Channel Strip Large Diaphragm Microphones Vacuum Tube Design Philosophy
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and longevity
  • • Distinctive, warm analog sonic signature
  • • Highly regarded for adding 'glue' to mixes
  • • Reputation for superior customer service
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, significant investment required
  • • Tube-based designs require occasional maintenance
  • • Can be power hungry compared to solid-state alternatives
  • • Larger footprint due to analog component count

Manley Products

Manley Massive Passive XXV - Parametric Equalizers

Manley Massive Passive XXV

Parametric Equalizers

$6,819
Stereo EQ, Limited Anniversary Edition with cobalt blue front panel with Anniversary laser...
4.6 Expert Rating
Manley ELOP+ - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Manley ELOP+

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$3,299
Stereo Limiter / Compressor, All tube audio path with 5751 and 6922 double triodes, 10: 1 Limiter and 3:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Manley Force - Preamps

Manley Force

Preamps

$2,969
4-Channel Microphone Preamplifier, Vacuum tubes: 4x 12AX7WA dual Triode, 4 Balanced XLR inputs, 4...
4.4 Expert Rating
Manley Core - Preamps

Manley Core

Preamps

$3,079
Channel Strip, Channel strip with tube input stage, Compressor, 3-Band EQ and limit section, 48 V phantom...
4.5 Expert Rating
Manley Massive Passive Mastering - Parametric Equalizers

Manley Massive Passive Mastering

Parametric Equalizers

$8,029
Stereo EQ, Mastering version with stepped potentiometers and changed filters for...
4.6 Expert Rating
Manley Variable MU Compressor/Limiter - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Manley Variable MU Compressor/Limiter

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$5,169
Stereo Compressor / Limiter, True tube compression in the style of the legendary...
4.9 Expert Rating
Manley Reference Cardioid Mic black - Large Diaphragm Microphones

Manley Reference Cardioid Mic black

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,849
Studio Tube Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, All-Tube Triode Design 12AX7, -10 dB...
4.6 Expert Rating
Manley NuMU - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Manley NuMU

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$3,232
Dual channel compressor / limiter, Variable Mu tube input stage, HIP function raises soft dynamics without...
4.9 Expert Rating
Manley Massive Passive - Parametric Equalizers

Manley Massive Passive

Parametric Equalizers

$6,598
2 Channel EQ, 4 Tapes per channel, Circuit fully passive, Overlapping frequency ranges, Each...
4.9 Expert Rating
Manley Voxbox - Preamps

Manley Voxbox

Preamps

$5,499
Channelstrip, 1-Channel tube preamp with electro-optical compressor, De-esser/limiter L2A character,...
4.5 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Manley

Manley products are meticulously hand-built in Bay Area, California, utilizing both locally sourced and imported components.

While tube-based, Manley designs prioritize serviceability; qualified technicians can readily maintain and repair them, and Manley themselves offer support.

The 'Manley sound' is characterized by a rich, warm, and harmonically complex tone achieved through carefully designed vacuum tube circuitry, adding a pleasing saturation and depth.

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