Manley 40db mono mic pre

"Pure. . . your most important tracks deserve this."

The MANLEY all-tube microphone preamplifiers are available in 2-channel or single channel versions, primarily
intended for use with modern capacitor (condenser) microphones. Tube complements are common to both
models: 1 x military five-star 6072A hand-selected for lowest noise, and 1 x 6414 for each high-current output
stage. Each unit is painstakingly hand wired using silver solder and audiophile-grade componentry. Double
shielded custom-built power transformers and custom-built high capacity reservoir capacitors demonstrate our
modern power supply design approach. 40 to 50 dBs of gain are selectable in precise 2.5dB steps by varying the
amount of overall negative feedback on the GAIN switch. This is a very interesting feature indeed, allowing you
to change the slew rate (speed), placement, and tonal balance of the sound from mellow and "tubey-er" through
to faster, punchier and more aggressive.

The front panel 1/4" DIRECT INPUT jack makes these preamplifiers serve double duty as a pure tube line stage
for instruments such as bass, drum machines, and keyboards when you need to get your tunes through some
tubes before hitting a sterile digital recorder. Total gain in this mode becomes 20dB less than indicated on the
GAIN switch. 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 big iron sounds.

Perennial shoot-out winners, our single-ended preamp designs have become favorites among top engineers and
home recordists alike looking for "that rich Manley sound with the tight bass and the top end that goes on
forever" which begs to go direct to tape.