Manley Labs Force four-channel, high-voltage vacuum tube mic preamp.
The Manley Force Quad Mic Preamp uses a topology based on Manley’s CORE mic pre section. It sports the same input level control and switch arrangement (minus one mic/line input). It also borrows the CORE’s mic input transformer and 12AX7 vacuum tube gain stage. The main technical difference between the two units is the MOSFET White Follower, new to Manley. It also employs the same Entrodev switched mode PSU as the CORE. Manley Force Quad Mic Preamp Features:
- Four-channel mic preamp
- Features per channel:
- Microphone Input (XLR)
- Hi Z Instrument Direct Input (TRS)
- 7-LED Peak Level Meter
- Main Output (XLR)
- Microphone Pre selectable gain switch 40dB or 60dB
- 120Hz Highpass Filter switch
- Phase Invert switch
- 48V Phantom power switch
- Input Level Attenuator (Variable Pad)
- Manley Microphone Input Transformer
- Class A Vacuum Tube Gain Stage
- MOSFET White Follower output stage
- Warm-up mute timer circuit
- 2U rackmount chassis
- Front panel power LED (flashing during start-up)
- Front panel push button power switch
The Manley Force: a killer mic pre, times four!
Tech Specs
Preamp Type | Tube |
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Number of Channels | 4 |
Phantom Power | Yes |
Analog Inputs | 4 x 1/4″, 4 x XLR |
Analog Outputs | 4 x XLR |
Rack Spaces | 2U |
Height | 3.5″ |
Width | 19″ |