Manley ELOP+

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Manley ELOP+

Manley

ELOP+

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 496300
Brand: Manley
Model: ELOP+
Price: $3,298.90

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The ELOP+ is a serious piece of kit, delivering that classic Manley sound—smooth, warm, and effortlessly musical. It's ideal for engineers and producers seeking transparent, yet characterful compression on stereo mixes, vocals, or bass; it really glues things together in a satisfying way. It’s not a workhorse for every genre, but when it’s the right tool for the job, it excels.

Product Description

  • Manley ELOP+
  • Stereo Limiter / Compressor
  • All tube audio path with 5751 and 6922 double triodes
  • 10: 1 Limiter and 3: 1 compressor ratio
  • Limiter: Attack 15 ms
  • Release 200 ms
  • Compressor: Attack 75 ms
  • Release 200 ms
  • Bypass switch
  • Auto-mute function during the warm-up phase (approx. 30 seconds)
  • Two VU meters to display the gain reduction or output volume
  • Stereo link function
  • Side-chain high-pass filter
  • Balanced Manley IRON transformer-coupled XLR input
  • 2 Inputs: XLR
  • 2 Outputs: XLR
  • Integrated power supply 90 to 254 VAC
  • 50 - 60 Hz
  • Design: 19"/ 3 U
PROS
  • • Gorgeous tube warmth saturates transients beautifully.
  • • Manley IRON transformers impart signature harmonic richness.
  • • Dual VU meters provide precise gain reduction feedback.
  • • Build quality is exceptional, feels rock-solid and durable.
CONS
  • • Limited ratio options restrict flexibility in certain scenarios.
  • • Stereo operation can be a challenge in solo tracking environments.
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most studios.

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Key Features

Type Stereo Limiter/Compressor
Channels Stereo
Controls Ratio, Attack, Release, Gain, Bypass, Sidechain HPF
Connections 2 XLR Inputs, 2 XLR Outputs
Metering Dual VU Meters
Weight 34 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SpringReverb is more about ambience and spaciousness, whereas the ELOP+ focuses on compression and harmonic enhancement; they complement each other well but serve distinct purposes.
It's a fixed frequency, designed to prevent unwanted low-frequency information from triggering the compressor unnecessarily, but it's a sensible value for most applications.
While it imparts Manley’s signature warmth, it can be used relatively transparently with careful gain staging; it’s more about adding character than sterile compression.

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