Compressor / Gate

Manley's Variable Mu Stereo is a dual channel limiter / compressor, with stereo link and variable gain. The famous Manley Stereo Variable Mu Compressor / Limiter is a favorite of producers and professional sound engineers. Anyone who has heard of the Fairchild 670 series limiters has an idea of ​​the capabilities of this Variable Mu. Its adjustable attack and release settings are optimized for mixing and mastering, but are also flexible for most tracking situations. The Variable Mu is Manley's best-selling device.

ARTICLE N° 57555
  • Manley Variable Stereo Mu Limiter / dual channel compressor, with stereo link and variable gain.
  • Manley input and output transformers with nano-metal sheathed nickel-plated wiring providing a flat frequency response from 20 Hz to 25 kHz.
  • Balanced Inputs and Outputs (600 Ohms).
  • All-tube (5670, 5751, 7044 and 12AL5 differential circuit of each type per channel).
  • Controlled polarization and filament heater voltages separately.
  • Physical Bypass.
  • Attenuator on both inputs in silent conductive plastic.
  • 5 recovery time settings (by selector): 0.2s, 0.4s, 0.6s, 4s, 8s.
  • Adjustable attack time: 25 ms - 70 ms.
  • Variable threshold setting.
  • Limit Mode (4: 1 to 20: 1) or Compress (1.5: 1).
  • Large Illuminated Sifam VU meters.
  • Stereo Switch Coupling.
  • Possibility to couple several devices for use in Surround mode (special order by the user).
  • Maximum gain: 35 dB.
  • Maximum output level: +30 dBu (26 V rms) Dynamic reserve of 26 dB.
  • Power Consumption (120/240 Vac): 80 Watts.
  • Dimensions: 48.3 x 8.9 x 25.4 cm (2U).
  • Total weight: 10.4 kg.
Peak limiter
 No
Gate
 No
Adjustable Attack / Release
 Yes