Versatile Compression Modes
The Manley Vari Mu Mastering Edition starts with a soft-knee 1.5:1 compression ratio, escalating up to a 20:1 ratio in Limit mode, allowing for extensive dynamic control across different sound levels.
The Manley Vari Mu Mastering Edition with MS Option and T-BAR Mod is an all valve compressor and limiter designed for stereo buss compression. It features a built-in MS Matrix allowing you to compress the Sum and Difference of a stereo field and the T-BAR mod to closely resemble the sound of the original units.
The Manley Vari-Mu takes its name from the patented technology used in this compressor, in which the valve is the gain reduction element. The compression works by using the “remote cut-off” or re-biasing of the 5670 dual triode vacuum tube.
In compression mode, the Vari Mu Mastering Edition starts with a soft-knee 1.5:1 ratio; while in Limit mode the ratio starts at 4:1 and increases all the way up to 20:1 when pushed over 12dB of gain reduction. As more limiting occurs, the knee softens. This explains why it possible to push the Manley Vari Mu Mastering Edition further than any other compressors.
Although it was originally designed as a mixbuss compressor to sweeten the final mix, it is nonetheless possible to use it as a dual mono with both sides having their own sets of controls including threshold, attack, recovery and output.
The T-BAR Mode uses a converter board to allow for the use of 6BA6 or 12AB6 single pentode valves wired in triode mode to replace the 5670 valves. This Mod offers sound that closely matches the original units.
The Mastering edition includes detented and logable steps and Grayhill switches.
The M/S Option lets you use your Vari MU in exciting new ways from enhancing the stereo image by working either on the MID or Side of your signal.
Manley Vari Mu Mastering Edition with MS Option and T-BAR Mod Features:
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The Manley Vari Mu Mastering Edition starts with a soft-knee 1.5:1 compression ratio, escalating up to a 20:1 ratio in Limit mode, allowing for extensive dynamic control across different sound levels.
Featuring a built-in MS Matrix, this device enables detailed manipulation of the stereo field by separately compressing the Mid and Side signals, thus enhancing the stereo image and depth.
The T-BAR Mod incorporates a specific converter board and valve setup that emulates the warm, classic sound of the original valve units, offering a nostalgic tone with modern reliability.