Manley Labs 16 X 2 Tube Mixer owner manual Introduction, Thank YOU

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU!...

for choosing the Manley 16 x 2 TUBE MIXER. While there are plenty of choices in low budget mixers and consoles in the $30K to $200K with a myriad of features, buttons, EQs, etc. there is very little available that simply feature sonic quality and a minimum of knobs. This mixer is mainly intended for those who use and love workstations and plug-ins but find the aspect of mixing digitally to be frustrating their efforts to achieve the finished result they crave. Others, with huge expensive keyboard rigs have found that inexpensive mixers are not up to the task or are the weak link in the chain. There are also engineers who need to record live music with a portable system and also need the quality not generally associated with semi-pro gear. The Mic Version and 8+8 Version are well suited for this.

This manual describes both the Mic Version, Line Version and 8+8 Version and any pictures will show the 8+8 Version so that all 3 versions are explained. The channel electronics of both versions are almost identical. The Mic Version adds a number of resistors on an eleven position Grayhill gold contact rotary switch that set the gain of the first stage while the Line Version does not use these resistors and operates at unity gain. The Mic Version also has switches for INSERT and Phantom Power not needed on the line version plus a switch for Phase Reverse mostly useful on Mic inputs. The input stage is a high performance low noise instrumentation amp that we use in Manley's custom mastering consoles.

The L&R summing amps are 100% tube and transformer circuits very similar to the make-up amps in the Massive Passive. This provides the desired "warmth factor" and dynamic richness and headroom that Manley is known for. Additional features include External and Tape Inputs, and a separate monitor path with provision for two sets of speakers.

GENERAL NOTES

LOCATION & VENTILATION

The Mixer is designed to be mounted either in a rack or a table with a 8.75" x 17.25" rectangular hole. The Manley 16 x 2 Mixer should be installed in a stable location with ample ventilation. It is recommended, if this unit is rack mounted, that you allow enough clearance on the top of the unit such that a constant flow of air can move through the ventilation holes.

You should also not mount the Massive Passive where there is likely to be strong magnetic fields such as directly over or under power amplifiers or large power consuming devices. The other gear's fuse values tend to give a hint of whether it draws major power and is likely to create a bigger magnetic field. Magnetic fields might cause a hum in the mixer due to transformers and occasionally you may need to experiment with placement in the rack to eliminate the hum. In most situations it should be quiet and trouble free.

WATER & MOISTURE

As with any electrical equipment, this equipment should not be used near water or moisture.

SERVICING

The user should not attempt to service this unit beyond that described in the owner's manual.

Refer all servicing to your dealer or Manley Laboratories. The factory technicians are available for questions by phone (909) 627-4256 or by email at <service@manleylabs.com>. Fill in your warranty card! Check the manual - Your question is probably anticipated and answered within these pages......

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