A versatile mixer made for Workstation-based studio owners who want that Manley sound
For years, a small studio has had two choices. Spend big bucks for a big console or petty cash for a
mini mixer with a mini sound. One is overkill and the other kills the music. These days, studios based around workstations
need a simple, but superb mixer. Manley has addressed this problem by presenting a choice of three different versions of the
16 into 2 audio mixer: LINE, MIC, and an 8+8 MIC/LINE combination that let users select a configuration to best accommodate
their studio needs.
The 8+8 version mixes it up with 8 mic channels and 8 line channels. This 16x2x4 is a line mixer
with 4-AUX-sends and 16 channels into tubes on the 2-bus. The two microtoggles next to each dual-concentric AUX send select
whether that channel's AUX goes to AUX 1, AUX 2, or Both for the lower pot, or AUX 3, AUX 4, or both for the top pot. Great
for location recording, keyboard rigs and general purpose tasks.
The channel input jack is a Neutrik Combo which accepts
XLR or 1/4" phone plugs. It is perfectly happy with either balanced or unbalanced sources. In the MIC version, the XLR has
the appropriate 2400 ohm impedance and switches to 68K for the 1/4" plugs. The mixing console has balanced direct outputs
on every channel post fade and pre cut for multitrack recording.
Each channel uses the best sounding chips Manley
knows of (Burr Brown INA103, OPA2604, Linear Technology LT1010) in Hutch's circuits with exceptional headroom and very low
noise, real pro level input and output levels, and bulletproof Manley quality throughout. Spec-wise experts know of few mixers
with better headroom or higher output levels and, well, this Manley mixer's subterranean noise floor and crosstalk figures
are simply quite amazing. The M1624ML mixer's signal path has just 3 superb polystyrene caps from input to output. No carbon
resistors, just 1/2 watt metal film, Bourns conductive plastic pots, Grayhill stepped attenuators, etc. All the good stuff.
Manley didn't make the M1624ML mixer all-tube for "ad appeal" and sales hype. They certainly could have, but this
puppy would have grown into the size of a small house, and needed an accompanying 5-Ton AC unit. However, the tube mix amps/line
drivers are right at the end and impart that "Manley Sound" to your final outputs with all the richness, loudness and BIG
sound you expect from us. Built like a tank and easy to service.
Mutes and Solos use superior relay switching techniques
not crummy FETs or CMOS switching. The Solo is of the "mute everything else" type. The buttons are EAO Series 19 and light
up to indicate Mute and Solo. Insert and Phase Reverse also use high quality relays and both functions have tiny switches
and red LED's to clearly indicate when they're selected.
The master section provides mixdown to 2 channels achieved
with similar tube circuits as used in the Massive Passive, featuring two each 12AT7 NOS Phillips & 6414 NOS GE or Raytheon
dual triodes. External inputs allow two or more mixers to be combined for 32 or more channels with a mini-banana post linking
the Solo functions. There are both transformer balanced and transformerless unbalanced (+4dBm) outputs with tons of headroom,
+36dBu, about 10dB better than million-dollar consoles. The master section has an aux mix gain (master effects send) in the
LINE version and an Ext input gain in the MIC version. There are two sets of monitor outputs, MAIN and MINI, so you can feed
two different sets of power amps or powered speakers. Manley included MUTE and DIM buttons plus a rotary switch to monitor
the main mix, the mono mix, 2 track tape playback (more balanced inputs), the Ext inputs (for linked consoles or effects returns),
and the aux mix (only on LINE version).
The dedicated power supply unit cranking out all the necessary filtered and
regulated DC voltages to power up this beast is external further reducing noise and heat.
Channels 1-8 have Mic Inputs
feature XLR/1/4" combo inputs,direct outputs post fader balanced 1/4" One mono Aux mix, stereo Ext input (for linking) (no
gain trim), stereo Tape return, Mix gain with both XLR balanced and 1/4" +4 dBm unbalanced outputs. 5 position Monitor select
including mono, 2 VU meters, Monitor level, mute, dim and Main/Mini outputs (unbalanced)
Each of the 8 Mic channels
has a volume control, pan and aux knobs plus lit EAO solo and mute buttons. Internal jumper to allow Aux to be Pre-Fade, Pre-Mute,
or Post-Fade and Mute. Ther is a 48V Phantom power switch for each bank of 4 mic channels.
Channels 9-16 Line Inputs
have XLR/1/4" combo inputs (XLR is 2400 ohms, 1/4" is 68 kOhms), direct outputs post fader balanced 1/4", 1/4" insert, stereo
Ext input (for linking) (with gain trim), stereo Tape return, Mix gain with both XLR balanced and 1/4" +4 dBm unbalanced outputs.
5 position Monitor select including mono, 2 VU meters, Monitor level, mute, dim and Main/Mini outputs (unbalanced). Master
Aux gain of Line version becomes stereo Ext Input gain.
Each of the 8 line channels has a volume control, pan and Mic
Gain knobs plus lit EAO solo and mute buttons. Mic Gain rotary switch set up for 0db (unity), 15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60
dB of gain. Each channel has Phase Switch & Insert switch on mini toggles with LED status indicators. Internal jumper to allow
Aux to be Pre-Fade, Pre-Mute, or Post-Fade and Mute.
Manley M1624ML 16x2x4 8 Mic/8 Line Mixer 2-Bus 4-Aux Features:
- Channel Input to Mix Output:
- Frequency Response Unity Gain 5 Hz to 100 KHz -1 db
- THD + N Unity Gain (+0 dBu) .05% (-65 dB)
- S/N Output @ +33 dBu 109 dB 22Hz-20KHz
- Noise Floor 22 Hz to 20K -80 dBu typical
- Maximum Gain Mic = +60 dB Mix Gain +10 dB (Mic = 70 dB)
- Maximum Output (Mix Gain +10) +33 dBu Balanced
- Main Buss Vacuum Tubes: 2 x 12AT7 NOS Phillips; 2 x 6414 NOS GE or Raytheon
- Power Consumption (120/240 VAC): 144 watts
- Factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operation for original destination country's mains voltage.
- Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer primary switch and fuse value change.
- Mains Voltage Frequency: 50 ˜ 60Hz
Get the studio quality recording mixer you need!
Manley M1624ML 16x2x4 8 Mic/8 Line Mixer 2-Bus 4-Aux Specifications:
- Dimensions: 16x2 Mixer: 19" x 8.75" x 6.25" (occupies 5U)
- PSU: 13" x 3.5" x 11.5" (rack mount kit available)
- Shipping Weight: 38 lbs with PSU