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COMPRESSOR SECTION: This cool compressor design is the result of blending the control ideas in our best selling Variable MU® Compressor Limiter with the opto-isolator approach of the Manley ELOP Limiter. We figured out how to compress the signal before it hit the tubes with no detrimental effect on distortion or frequency response. This way, it can prevent mic-pre clipping and eliminate whole stages of electronics. This cuts the typical path of mic to tape in half! We also pioneered new thinking in the sidechain. Rather than compromise, we developed a technique of using up to four different time constants simultaneously and controlling them with familiar simple attack, release and threshold controls. We call the approach "Parametric Compression". We developed optimum settings or presets based on the Light Dependent Resistors of our own fast ELOP Limiter, the quick LA-2A, the slower LA-3A and then created more complex special settings. This extended range and method of timing delivers fresh sounds from powerhouse punching drums to super-solid bass yet can also emulate the way good engineers delicately ride a fader while recording. It is transparent and liquid-smooth on vocals, easy to use and accurate. Also rare for an opto-based dynamic processor, this compressor works great on mixes. Of course, you’ll be needing two VOXBOXes linked in stereo...
EQ SECTION: Lots of folks requested that we include the Pultec Mid Frequency Equalizer in the VOXBOX®, but they wanted MORE.... Now we’ve extended it to 33 frequencies in 3 bands with 6 new frequencies from 20 Hz to 150 Hz, and 6 more in the highs from 6.4 KHz to 20 KHz. Ever notice that only EQs with real inductors have the bottom end magic or that only Class A circuitry can keep the top end sweet? This is for you. The EQ INPUT switch patches in the Line Input, Preamp Output, or the INSERT return. This switch serves double-duty acting as a bypass switch for the preamp and/or external processors or for processing two different tracks.
DE-ESSER & LIMITER SECTION: Designed by folks with admittedly large gaps between their two front teeth, (Hutch and EveAnna) the VOXBOX® combo also includes a de-esser & peak limiter based on our original ELOP Limiter design but with an added passive LC network to handle the de-essing– four carefully chosen notch frequencies from 3KHz to 12KHz. (That 3KHz setting really tames those annoying frequencies!) The fifth position gives you a limiter which totally mimics the famous LA-2A.
It's my fav
I Like it so much, for some voices.
Manley VoxBox is the most useful mic preamp I've used in many years. Their softness and warmth is nothing but spectacular. You can use with male or female voices, and besides controlling their dynamics, the added colour is magnificient. Also, using it as an instrument preamp you will be amazed how they changes the deep of the sound. Hundred per cent valuable !
I've experienced using the VOXBOX at the studio in my school and just as it is one of my professor's favorites to use on drums it has become my favorite as well. At the school, we don't have a great sounding drum set but the VOXBOX definitely works it's magic to give us a recording that sounds like we have the best sounding drum set. Couldn't help to notice the title of the previews review and it's perfect.
I've used the VoxBox once in a live situation, ever since I wish to buy one for my studio, but don't have the budget. The preamp sounds clean and with tons of headroom (used it on a beatbox through wireless SM58). I liked the compressor, which let me control the dynamics without diminishing the punch; also the Pultec style EQ made the beatbox very powerful. I also liked the de esser that allowed me to control the hi hats compared to the snare sounds. I can imagine using it on vocals, bass guitar, and probably on anything where a clean dynamic sound is asked for. It's also very flexible, you can use everything, or use the preamp out only, and also insert any other processor, and use line input while mixing. I love it !
I've had my Voxbox for 4 years now... I always wanted one and got in a position to do it. It is absolute "taste" in a box. I can't tell you how many times people have complimented it AND come back for more. The VoxBox is actually 2 separate unites that you can link together with a switch OR (here comes the game changer) you can separate the two in to a Mic pre/comp and 2, a (mid-pultec style) eq and de-esser. So you can run two different sources in to either just the mic pre and a different source can utilize the eq section at the same time. I have a chain where I bypass the comp, come out of the mic pre and in to a Distressor and BACK to the voxbox eq. I just got a retro double wide so I'll try that too. Obviously any compressor can then slide in to the voxbox chain with a simple XLR or TRS. I have a UA 2-610, an Avalon 737, Shadow Hills Mono Gamma, Black Lion Audio 173 and Autuer mk ii. I still come back almost every time when I need to go big fast. A couple tips... The lowest left knob is only labeled as "input" this is an attenuater not a GAIN. Working out the "gain" knob in conjunction with the attenuater you are then able to tastefully hit the tubes hard or be as soft and clear as you can with it. We put everything in bypass on the unit and just use the mic pre almost daily when using DI's... DI sources are insane when run clean like this. I couldn't say enough about this unit. I could sell almost everything and just use this. It's also cool that if you really look at the VoxBox you can actually see the "V" and the "B"
The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. That's where you come in! Let the pro audio world hear your voice with a review of the Manley Voxbox #MVB631 (Used) . Once you submit your review, please check your email and verify your address to have it posted.
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