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, recording studios based around workstations
need a simple, but superb mixer. Manley addresses this problem by presenting a choice of three different versions of the 16
into 2 Mixer: LINE, MIC, and an 8+8 MIC/LINE combination that let users select a configuration to best accommodate their recording
studio needs.
The Manley M162L Mixer has 16 line inputs with one aux send per channel. The LINE version is intended
for workstations and allows users to avoid the digital mix buss, which is often less than great sounding. This mixing console
is ideal for recording keyboards, electronic drums and direct from instrument amplifiers.
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. There are balanced
direct outputs on every channel post fade and pre cut for multitrack recording.
Each channel on the M162L line mixer
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, the mixer's subterranean noise
floor and crosstalk figures are simply amazing. The 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 this mixing console 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 Manley M162L Mixer's 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.
The
16x2 LINE model has 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
mixer's 16 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.
Manley M162L 16x2 Line Mixer 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 M162L 16x2 Line Mixer 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