{"product_id":"manley-stereo-variable-mu-limiter-compressor","title":"Manley Stereo Variable MU Limiter Compressor","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Variable Mu Limiter Compressor is the glue that holds the mixture together while crystallizing it into a professional final product. All-tube, all-transformative, an all-American legend. The High Pass Side Chain mod now comes standard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_28_1493176579017_15547\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;' data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MANLEY VARIABLE MU® LIMITER COMPRESSOR has been our best-selling product for many years. It's one of the few compressors that has become a true standard in mastering studios and has contributed to most of the hit records of the last decade and probably the next. \"Mu\" stands for tube gain and Variable Mu® is our trademark for this limiting compressor. It works by using \"remote cutting\" or re-polarizing a vacuum tube to achieve compression. The precious vintage Fairchild 670 also uses this technique and is one of the few all-valve compressors we know of. Even the side chain has shiny rectifier jars. How it works? The unique 5670 dual triode is at the heart of the peak reduction and compression action, being constantly re-biased by the vacuum tube's rectified side-chain control voltages, which cause this tube to smoothly change its gain. Just like that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMPRESS mode has a smooth 1.5 to 1 ratio, while the sharper knee LIMIT mode starts at 4 to 1 and moves to a more dramatic 20 to 1 ratio when limiting above 12dB. Interestingly, the knee actually softens as more restraints are used. Distortion can be used creatively by increasing the input and decreasing the output using very little or no compression. See the gain reduction curves here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may notice that the Variable Mu® Limiter Compressor has a ganged input control, but don't jump to the conclusion that it is mono-hostile. Track! There are separate threshold and output controls for making compensations, and you can always adjust your individual source levels elsewhere, right? The advantage of stereo input control becomes dramatically clear when you switch to LINK mode, and that's what our Variable Mu® Limiter Compressor does better than anything else: final mixing, 2-track or mastering, limiting and compression. As one reviewer said, “It’s like pouring a bowl of sweet cream over the mixture.” Hmmmm. Delicious. Give your music a big hug.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1692816098992_6138\" data-block-type=\"21\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.926444833625219\" class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1713023194491_343\" class=\"sqs-block-content sqs-intrinsic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1692816098992_6736\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;' data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Adele to David Bowie, from Amy Winehouse to Beck, Tom Elmhirst's Variable Mu® has been your “right hand” on your mixing bus for two decades. We spent some time in his room at Electric Lady Studios in New York, learned how he uses it, and heard it in action in a mix – watch this video to hear it for yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_21_1491516884860_6600\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_23_1491516884860_7873\" data-block-type=\"21\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.091324200913242\" class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1713023194491_346\" class=\"sqs-block-content sqs-intrinsic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-5 span-5\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_17_1491516884860_10129\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMANLEY input and output transformers with nickel laminations in mu metal housings with flat frequency response from 20 Hz to 25 KHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBALANCED INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (600 Ohms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFully differential ALL-TUBE circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVariable Gain Vacuum Tube: 5670 x2 Standard or 6BA6 x4 T-BAR Mod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAmplifying vacuum tubes: 5751 or 12AX7 x2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOutput vacuum tubes: current production 12BH7 x2 since 4\/2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOutput vacuum tubes: before MSLC94006 use 7044 or 5687 x2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSide-chain rectifier diodes: 12AL5 x2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB+ supplies and independently regulated heaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWire BYPASS switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStepped key input attenuator from 10\/2011. (older units use dual group silent potentiometer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOVERY 5 steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e0.2s, 0.4s, 0.6s, 4sec, 8sec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable ATTACK:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e25ms-70ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eContinuously variable LIMIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLIMIT (4:1 to 20:1) or COMPRESS (1.5 to 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHP SC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSidechain High Pass Filter -3dB @ 100Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSifam ILLUMINATED METERS Large (older units before serial number MSLC61642 shipped before 12\/2003, usage: FESTOON LAMPS 26V 1.2W; Manley part number: VAR016B) Order replacement lamps using our parts order form. (newer units after serial number MSLC61642 shipped after 12\/2003 use white LED lighting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEREO LINK SWITCH - Multiple units can be connected for Surround (custom order)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-1 span-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_2_1491520163282_22730\" data-block-type=\"21\" class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_2_1491520163282_12213\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum gain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e35dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e+30dBu (26Vrms) 26dB Headroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.1% THD @ 1KHz Noise Level: -85dB typical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower consumption (120\/240 VAC):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e80 watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe unit is factory configured for operation at 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC for the mains voltage of the original destination country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVariable operating mains voltage with power transformer changeover switch and change of fuse value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMains fuse value for 100 ~ 120 VAC operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ereplace with 1.25 A from 10\/2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMains fuse value for 220 ~ 240 VAC operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ereplace with 0.6 A (600 mA) from 10\/2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMains fuse type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMDA or MDL SLO-BLO Time delay 1 1\/4\" x 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMains voltage frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e50 ~ 60 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e19” x 3 1\/2” x 10” (chassis occupies 2u) Power transformer protrudes 3.5” from the rear of the chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e23 pounds.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Manley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44921338429658,"sku":null,"price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/6720\/3290\/files\/ManleyStereoVaiableMuLimComp_01.png?v=1713023284","url":"https:\/\/musicsa.store\/products\/manley-stereo-variable-mu-limiter-compressor","provider":"Music SA - Plugins de Áudio e Equipamentos Musicais","version":"1.0","type":"link"}