DISC Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone and Channel Strip Bundle

Full Description

Manley CORE Mic-Pre, EQ, Compressor & FET Limiter

Seamless Control

The Manley CORE Mic-Pre, EQ, Compressor and FET Limiter utilises a simple, yet effective front panel interface. The high-end Manley mic preamp, followed by a 3:1 ELOP style compressor puts you in complete control of dynamics. The active Baxandall EQ gives you full access to equalisation parameters and a fast attack FET brickwall that prevents your converters from accidental clipping.

Advanced Preamplifier

The CORE features direct inputs to the widely renowned Manley IRON, allowing for the clearest, most accurate audio from your recording devices. The tube amplifying stage features technology taken from the Manley VOXBOX, implementing huge headroom and high output drive capability.

1/4" Direct Input

The Manley CORE Mic-Pre, EQ, Compressor and FET Limiter boast a solid-state circuit with 10 Meg Ohm input impedance, very similar to that in the Manley SLAM!, making the CORE perfect for guitars, bass, and keyboards.

Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone

Perfect Balance

The Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone features a Cardioid polar pattern to offer the best isolation of unwanted, ambient noise whilst providing the best sensitivity and pickup in front of the mic. The frequency response of 10Hz-30KHz allows the Reference Cardioid to record high-end audio from a range of instruments including guitar, drums, saxophone, and especially vocals.

Universal Recognition

The Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone offers a truly unique sound which has previously been valued by so many popular artists. With somewhat of a pop presence, the Reference Cardioid provides audio without the need for extensive processing. The rich tonal balance and liquid character that are associated with the Reference Cardioid make it a perfect choice for any pop/rock producer.

All Of The Accessories You Need

The Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone comes with its own power supply and an included XLR cable allows you to plug the Reference Cardioid straight into your PSU, however a microphone cable is still required to plug the Reference Cardioid in to an analogue input. The included cover for the microphone capsule allows you to prevent damage from dust or other substances and a mounting device is also included to allow you to attach the Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone onto a mic stand of your choice to provide more flexibility and movement.

Features

Manley CORE Mic-Pre, EQ, Compressor & FET Limiter

• Easy to use channel strip based on the award-winning VOXBOX
• Class A tube mic preamplifier with Manley's hand-wound transformers
• Direct input uses the same circuit as the Manley SLAM! for fantastic direct-instrument recordings
• ELOP compressor with 3:1 ratio tames any signal transparently
• Baxandall EQ with low/high shelving and sweepable mid for flexible sonic sculpting
• Fast attack FET brickwall limiter ensures you don't clip your converters during recording
• Flexible metering can display input, output, and compressor gain reduction levels

Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone

• All-Tube triode design 12AT7 (2011 build. Previous versions used 12AX7 and 6072.)
• Outboard Power Supply is factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operation for original destination country's mains voltage.
• Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer re-wiring via internal jumpers and fuse value change.
• -10 dB switchable pad

Specifications

Manley CORE Mic-Pre, EQ, Compressor & FET Limiter

• Balanced Transformer Coupled XLR Microphone Input Impedance: 1200 Ohms
• Balanced XLR Line Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
• Unbalanced 1/4" Direct Input Impedance: 10 Meg Ohm
• Hi-current drive Direct XLR output Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Insert Send output impedance: 50 Ohms
• Insert Return input impedance: 13 kOhms
• Main Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Direct Output Headroom (referenced to +4 dBv): 31 dB
• Main Output Headroom (referenced to +4 dBv): 16 dB
• Dynamic Range: >90 dB
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
• THD & Noise (1kHz @ +4 dBm): 0.02 at Low Gain setting
• Noise Floor (Gain set to minimum): -70 dB wideband typical
• Gain via Microphone Input: 40 or 60 dB
• Gain via Line Input: 20 or 40dB
• Maximum Gain of EQ & Limiter section: 10 dB
• Operating mains voltage: 90 to 254 VAC (internal universal supply)
• Mains Voltage Frequency: 50-60Hz
• Dimensions: 19" x 3 1/2" x 7" (occupies 2u)
• Unit Weight: 8.3 lbs.
• Maximum Mic Input
  • Low Gain Setting): -5 dBu or 435mV RMS @ 0.5 THD
  • High Gain Setting): -25 dBu or 44 mV RMS @ 0.5 THD
• Maximum Line Input
  • Maximum Input Line input (Low Gain Setting): +13 dBu or 3.5V RMS @ 0.5 THD
  • Maximum Input Line input (High Gain Setting): -8 dBu or 300mV RMS @ 0.5 THD
• Maximum Direct Input
  • Maximum Input Direct input (Low Gain Setting): +24 dBu or 12V RMS @ 0.5 THD
  • Maximum Input Direct input (High Gain Setting): +17 dBu or 5.5V RMS @ 0.5 THD
• Maximum Input Insert return
  • Maximum Input Insert return: +20 dBu or 7.8V RMS @ 0.5 THD
• Maximum Preamp Output
  • (Insert Send): +35 dBu or 43V RMS @ 0.5 THD
  • Maximum Preamp Output (Insert Send): +22 dBu into 600 Ohms
• Maximum Main Output
  • Maximum Main Output: +20 dBu

• Balanced XLR Mic Input
• Balanced XLR Line Input
• Front Panel Direct Instrument 1/4" Input
• Insert point between Mic Preamp and EQ/Limiter via ¼” TRS jack
• Balanced XLR Direct Output (after Preamp/Compressor section)
• Balanced XLR Main Output
• Deluxe CNC-machined 1/4" thick faceplate with inlaid laser-engraved inserts adorn the rigid 2U steel chassis – all locally sourced in Southern California.

Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone

• Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Diaphragm Size: 0.98" (25mm)
• Frequency Response: 10Hz-30kHz
• Max SPL: 150dB
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Sensitivity: 17mV/Pa
• Noise typically: -120dB EIN
• Pads: -10dB
• Connector: XLR
• Weight: 2.25 lbs (mic)
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (PSU)
• Mic Size: 4.5" x 9.7" x 4.5"
• PSU Size: 5" x 8.2" x 3.4"
• Mains Voltage Frequency: 50 60Hz
• Mains Fuse: 250mA @ 100 120V; 125mA @ 220 240V operation
• Power Consumption: 70mA @ 120V = 8.4 Watts