Manley

Manley Labs, founded in the United States, is a leading manufacturer of high-end professional audio equipment, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and valve-based designs. The company specialises in studio gear such as compressors, equalisers, preamplifiers, and microphones, all built with meticulous attention to detail. Among their most iconic products are the Variable MU Compressor and the Massive Passive EQ, both celebrated for their warm, musical sound and precision performance. These units are staples in professional studios, prized for their ability to enhance recordings with unmatched clarity and character. Manley’s microphones, such as the Reference Cardioid, are equally revered for their rich tonal quality, often used in vocal and instrumental recordings. Manley Labs continues to innovate while maintaining its commitment to superior build quality and sonic excellence. Their products are trusted by audio engineers, producers, and artists worldwide for recording, mixing, and mastering applications, solidifying their reputation as a cornerstone of professional audio.

Released in 1990

Manley EQP-1A Stereo Pultec EQ

Manley’s modern take on the Pultec EQ – in stereo! – with extra frequencies the original never had; a vastly superior power supply and famous Manley line amps complete the package. Magic on drums, killer on guitars.
Released in 1990

Manley Enhanced Pultec Equaliser

The Manley Enhanced Pultec Equaliser is Manley’s modern take on the Pultec EQ with extra frequencies the original never had; a vastly superior power supply and famous Manley line amps complete the package. Magic on kick drum, killer on guitars.
Released in 1993

Manley Mid Frequency Equaliser

This single channel Manley Mid Frequency Equaliser is the secret weapon for vocal, guitar, snare and all the other midrange instruments that are the meat of the mix.
Released in 1994

Manley Stereo Variable MU Limiter Compressor

There are few modern classics in the world of professional studio effects hardware, but the Manley Stereo Variable MU limiter compressor is most definitely one such processor. An all-tube limiter built in the great tradition of the Fairchild 660, the Manley Stereo Variable MU has been a cherished part of many studios for decades.
Released in 1998

Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ

The Manley Massive Passive is one of the very few highly regarded equalisers ever made. There is the Pultec EQ, and then there is the Manley Massive Passive. Sure, it is a parametric EQ, but with a twist!
Released in 2003

Manley SLAM Stereo Limiter & Microphone Preamplifier

Two class A mic preamps & DI’s drive two ELOP and two fast FET “brick wall” limiters to tame any tone one can throw at it. The Manley Slam is jammed with tubes, transformers, technology, and tricks. Get it in and get it LOUD.
Released in 2008

Manley Backbone Mastering Insert Switcher

A mastering engineer’s dream to the world, the Manley Backbone mastering insert switcher. This unit is the centrepiece of a mastering system allowing precise control and manipulation of up to eight pieces of outboard gear.
Released in 2010

Manley Voxbox Channel Strip

The Manley Voxbox combines the Manley Mono Mic Preamp, the ELOP reborn as a lower ratio compressor, the MID EQ blown out as a full range PEAK-DIP-PEAK EQ, and a DeEsser with a second ELOP limiter at the end.
Released in 2014

Manley Core Reference Channel Strip

Building upon its 25-year legacy producing revered recording studio equipment; Manley Labs has distilled its core technologies from this lineage. 2014 delivered the Manley Core, an innovative channel strip that combines Manley’s Greatest Hits with fresh technology.
Released in 2015

Manley Force Four Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier

From America’s premier high-end studio gear manufacturer, the Manley Force contains four channels of real High Voltage vacuum tube microphone preamplifiers extracted from the hugely popular and award-winning Manley CORE®, housed in an exquisitely gorgeous chassis, and meticulously hand-crafted in California.
Released in 2015

Manley ELOP+ Stereo Optical Vacuum Tube Limiter Compressor

Since the early 1990’s, the Manley ELOP® stereo electro-optical limiter has been a tracking hero – effortlessly controlling dynamics on countless records around the globe and delivering the coveted classic, all-tube sound for which Manley Labs is known.
Released in 2016

Manley Nu Mu Stereo Limiter Compressor

The Manley Nu Mu Stereo Limiter Compressor uses the special T-Bar mod tube front end of the legendary Variable Mu® with same super smooth side chain and timing characteristics followed by a high voltage discrete and FET solid-state amplifying and output stage for a faster and punchier audio path.