Manley Mono Microphone Preamplifier

The MANLEY all-tube microphone preamplifiers are available in 2-channel or single channel versions,primarily intended for use with modern capacitor (condenser) microphones. Now, 40 to 60 dBs ofgain, enough for most ribbon mics, are selectable in precise 5dB steps by varying the amount ofoverall negative feedback on the GAIN switch. This is a very interesting feature indeed, allowing you tochange the slew rate (speed), placement, and tonal balance of the sound from mellow and "tubey-er"t h rough to faster, punchier and more aggressive. Tube complements are common to both models: 1x 12AX7LPS hand-selected for lowest noise, and 1 x 6414 for each high-current output stage. Eachunit is painstakingly hand wired using silver solder and audiophile-grade componentry. Double shieldedcustom-built power transformers and custom-built high capacity reservoir capacitors demonstrateour modern power supply design approach. The front panel 1/4" DIRECT INPUT jack makes thesepreamplifiers serve double duty as a pure tube line stage for instruments such as bass, drummachines, and keyboards when you need to get your tunes through some tubes before hitting asterile digital recorder. Total gain in this mode becomes 20dB less than indicated on the GAINswitch. Both transformer coupled balanced and direct (via humongous metalized film MultiCaps)capacitor coupled unbalanced outputs are provided giving you the choice of audiophile-purist or bigiron sounds. Perennial shoot-out winners, our single-ended preamp designs have become favoritesamong top engineers and home recordists alike looking for "that rich Manley sound with the tightbass and the top end that goes on forever" which begs to go direct to tape. It's a BIG sounding micpre!