Manley Labs CORE Tube Reference Channel Strip
Key Features:
- Single Channel
- Mic Preamp & Compressor from VOXBOX
- Triode Vacuum Tube
- Hand-Wound Custom Iron Input Transformer
- Class A Circuit Topology for Mic Preamp
- ELOP Compression Circuit
- Baxandall Equalizer
- FET "Brickwall" Limiter
- High Headroom and Output Capability
- CNC Machined 1/4" Thick Steel Chassis
Manley Labs MCORE Specs
Input / Output 1 x Mic Input: Balanced transformer coupled XLR at 1.2 kΩ
1 x Line Input: Balanced XLR at 10 kΩ
1 x Direct Input: Unbalanced 1/4" at 10 MΩ
1 x Main Output: Balanced XLR at 50 Ω
1 x Direct Output: Balanced XLR at 50 Ω
1 x Insert: 1/4" TRS send at 50 Ω return at 13 kΩ
EQ Section Baxandall Low Shelf: 90 Hz ±12 dB
Baxandall High Shelf: 12 kHz ±12 dB
Mid-Range Switchable Bell EQ: 100Hz to 1kHz or 1kHz to 10kHz ±10 dB
Compressor Maximum Gain Reduction: 16 dB
Attack Time: 14 to 150 ms for 6dB compression
Release Time: 2.63 to 150 ms for 6dB compression
Limiter Attack Time: 115 μs
Release Time: 2.3 to 300 ms
Tubes 1 x 12AX7WA for gain
1 x 6922 White Follower output
Maximum Input Maximum Mic Input
Low Gain Setting: -5 dBu or 435mV RMS @ 0.5% THD
High Gain Setting: -25 dBu or 44mV RMS @ 0.5% THD
Max Line Input
Low Gain Setting: +13 dBu or 3.5V RMS @ 0.5% THD
High Gain Setting: -8 dBu or 300mV RMS @ 0.5% THD
Direct Input
Low Gain Setting: +24 dBu or 12V RMS @ 0.5% THD
High Gain Setting: +17 dBu or 5.5V RMS @ 0.5% THD
Insert Return: +20 dBu or 7.8V RMS @ 0.5% THD
Maximum Output Maximum Preamp Output (Insert Send): +35 dBu or 43V RMS @ 0.5% THD
Maximum Main Output: +20 dBu
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 (Audio) 10 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
THD & Noise THD & Noise (1kHz @ +4 dBm): 0.02% at Low Gain setting
Noise Floor Noise Floor (Gain Set to Minimum): -70 dB wideband typical
Gain Microphone Input: 40 or 60 dB
Line Input: 20 or 40dB
EQ and Limiter Section: 10 dB
Power Universal Power Supply: 90 to 254 VAC
Power Consumption: 35 W
Mains Voltage Frequency: 50~60 Hz
Rackmountable 2U
Dimensions 19.0 x 3.5 x 7.0" / 48 x 9.0 x 18 cm
Weight 8 lb / 4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 11.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 23.4 x 11.1 x 8.9"
