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Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ

Two-channel four-band vacuum tube parametric EQ
MFR# MSMP

Product Description

The Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ is a two-channel, four-band equalizer, with additional high pass and low pass filters. "Passive" refers to the tone shaping part of this clever new EQ design not using any active circuitry. Only metal film resistors, film capacitors and hand-wound inductors sculpt the sound, kinda like a Pultec EQ on hyper-steroids. Super-beefy, hugely-high-headroom Manley all-tube make-up gain amplifiers deliver your tunes into the next realm. "Massive".... it's a fitting word for this beast. You'll need to experience this.

Creating natural, organic, acoustic tone can only be done with an equalizer that treats the signal with natural methods. The Massive Passive uses simple passive components and exploits their natural qualities rather than forcing a complex circuit to meet an arbitrary clinical or scientific goal. Manley knows that recording and mastering equalizers are used by artists for artistic goals and they balanced this design with a little more art than science. The Massive Passive is intended both for the most radical EQ sometimes needed for tracking as well as the most subtle shadings for vocals and mastering. It is designed to be a fundamentally different EQ but incorporates the best strengths of Pultecs, choice console EQs, parametrics and graphics. The difference is that the Massive allows twice as much EQ with half the coloration. It allows huge HF boosts without sibilance problems and unbelievable fatness without mud. This is unique. Being different also gives it some quirks and idiosyncrasies that will spark your creativity and sense of audio adventure.

Features:

  • All-Passive tone sculpting circuitry
  • Unique Shelf curves use the "bandwidth" control
  • Overlapping and Interleaved Frequency choices
  • Every band switchable to shelf or bell
  • Vacuum tube make-up gain and line drivers
  • Parallel symmetrical topology
  • Premium components throughout
  • Passive HP and LP Filters plus gain trims

Specifications:

  • Ins & Outs Balanced XLR & 1/4" (accepts unbalanced)
  • Level +4 dBu nominal, internal switches for -10 operation
  • Bypass Switch bypasses EQ & tube circuits (not hardwire)
  • 44 Frequencies (roughly 1/4 octave spacing)
  • Frequency Range: 22 Hz to 27 kHz
  • EQ Boost/Cut Range : 20 dB boost, 20 dB cut
  • Nominal Q range: 1.5 to 3 (uniquely active in shelf modes)
  • Frequency Response: ±2 dB: 8 Hz to 60 kHz
  • Maximum Output @ 1.5% THD +37 dBv; +26 dBv @ 20 Hz
  • THD & Noise (1 kHz @ +4 dBu): 0.06%
  • Noise Floor (referred to +4 dBu): -85 dB (A Weight)
  • Dynamic Range: 120 dB
  • Power Consumption (120/240 VAC): 72 watts
  • Unit is factory set for 100 V, 120 V or 220-240 VAC operation for original destination country's mains voltage
  • Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer changeover switch and fuse value change
  • Mains Voltage Frequency: 50~ 60 Hz
  • Size (3U): 19" x 5.25" x 10"
  • Weight: Unit 21 lbs. Shipping Weight: 27 lb

Product Specifications

Condition New
Tube or Solid State Tube
Channels Dual-Channel
Chassis 19-inch Rack-mount
Rack Spaces 3U
Digital I/O No
Input Connectors 1/4-inch TRS, Analog XLR
Output Connectors 1/4-inch TRS, Analog XLR
EQ Type Parametric

Product Reviews

5 out of 5 stars.
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When I was making my first album, engineer Paul Baker (Vancouver) bought one of these and turned it on during mixing. I was shocked at how it sweetened the high end and enhanced the low end in a very natural sounding way. The highs didn't get brittle / hyped, more like a natural sheen of air was added. Paul also seemed to be able to clear space, clear mud and boxiness with this unit.

By a-dub on January 18, 2019

This is the greatest product. Even without using the EQ settings, just running your audio through the Massive Passive makes you music and sound even better. The eq adjustments are very easy to use and are friendly to your audio. It truly makes EQing very intuitive and spontaneous, and music making less of an effort. Unlike other eqs. The sound itself, while being neutral, make the music more musical.
Worth every penny!

By larry on December 30, 2018

I've been fortunate to have a Massive Passive at my studio for the past three years and it's the one piece of gear I really couldn't replace. It's on my mix bus and on most of my masters. The four bands are all very flexible and can anything from subtle to aggressive eq'ing. I can't recommend this enough.

By Rafael V on December 20, 2018

The Manley Massive Passive is the best sounding eq EVER. Period. From tracking to mastering, this thing is unbelievable. I use it on kick, snare, drum buss, vocals, guitars, mix, mastering, actually as i said it's perfect for everything :D :D

By Marco Ravelli on November 2, 2018

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