MANLEY VARIABLE MU® "THE WORKS"
The MS Mod, also known as Vertical/Lateral or Sum/Difference, revolutionizes your Variable Mu experience. It opens doors to stereo encoding, decoding, and exciting image enhancement processing. Compressing only the in-phase information allows for stereo image augmentation, leaving out-of-phase content untouched. The power switch is relocated to the rear panel when applying the MS Mod, facilitating both M-S and HP SC mods.
T-Bar Mod - A Solution for Tube Excellence
Facing tube scarcity issues with the newer Variable Mu units using 5670 tubes? Enter the T-Bar Mod, a brilliant solution by Paul. Replacing each dual triode 5670 with a pair of 6BA6 pentodes wired as single triodes, this mod offers perfect phase matching, low noise, and a cost-effective solution. It preserves the smooth 6386 limiting curves, providing a transformative audio experience.
Key MOD Features
- MS Mod:
- Enables stereo encoding and decoding.
- Ideal for stereo image enhancement.
- Power switch relocated for M-S and HP SC mods.
- T-Bar Mod:
- Uses 6BA6 pentodes for tube replacement.
- Perfect phase matching and low noise.
- Preserves smooth 6386 limiting curves.
Variable Mu Limiter Compressor Highlights:
The Variable Mu Limiter Compressor, a true all-tube, all-transformer legend, remains at the heart of professional audio processing. The High Pass Side Chain mod is now standard, offering additional versatility.
Key Features
- Tube-Speak for Gain:
- "Mu" defines Variable Mu as a limiter compressor.
- Remote Cut-Off Technique:
- Achieves compression through tube re-biasing.
- 5670 Dual Triode Innovation:
- The unique 5670 dual triode is central to peak-reducing and compression action.
- Dual Modes for Versatility:
- COMPRESS mode (soft-knee 1.5 to 1 ratio) and LIMIT mode (4 to 1, up to 20 to 1 for heavy limiting).
- Creative Distortion Control:
- Distortion creatively controlled with Input and Output adjustments.
- Stereo-Friendly Design:
- Ganged input control with separate threshold and output controls.
- LINK Mode Brilliance:
- Stereo input control shines in LINK mode, perfect for final mix adjustments.
Indulge your music and give it the embrace it deserves with the Variable Mu Limiter Compressor, now enriched with MS Mod and T-Bar Mod options. From precise control to transformative tube modifications, redefine your audio journey.
