Our Langevin Pultec is that style. The Manley tube version beats it. Manley uses an all-tube gain block with a +31 dBu capability and less than 10 dB of feedback. Four triodes are used for "flat" class A gain stages and demonstrate the beauty of simplicity. We use a similar line amp in our 40 dB Mic Preamps and Electro-Optical Limiters and some of our audiophile hi-fi preamps.
We suggest it in combination with another EQ like the Manley Pultec EQP1-A which focuses on lows and highs. The frequencies complement each other. This combination has proved powerful and flexible for mastering.
PEAK .7 1 1.5 2 PEAK 200 300 500 700 1000 1.5 2 MID - FREQUENCY EQUALIZER BYPASS HANDCRAFTED IN CHINO, CALIFORNIA Hz LOW FREQUENCY HIGH FREQUENCY kHz .3 .2 kHz 7 5 IN / BYPASS - Bypass, of course, disables the EQ function. The signal always passes through the tubes.
REAR PANEL DIRECT BALANCED UNBALANCED CIRCUIT 0º OUTPUT GROUND 180º CHASSIS F G H I IEC MAINS SOCKET - Accepts standard 50/60 Hz AC mains voltage. Check that the voltage indicated on the back is the same mains voltage as your country. FUSE HOLDER - To remove the fuse, push and turn the fuse holder cap.
MAINS CONNECTIONS Your Pultec has been factory set to the correct mains voltage for your country. The voltage setting is marked on the serial badge, located on the rear panel. Check that this complies with your local supply. Export units for certain markets have a moulded mains plug fitted to comply with local requirements.
This circuit has been optimised around the 5814 and the military 6414 tube types. We also believe these are the best tubes for your unit. Replacement tubes can be obtained from Manley Laboratories. However, if you're stuck in a pinch, the following tubes are approved substitutes for this unit:...
- that indicates air has gotten into the tube or we joke "the vacuum leaked out". Either way replace the tube. They are not hard to find - even Radio Shack carries a fair tube stock and Manley can ship you a tested one. You can even pull a tube or two from a guitar amp to verify "it was that one not glowing"...
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Unfortunately they "feel" loose. We could use cheap unsealed pots like most other companies but then we would not "feel" so good about putting the Manley name on the panel. The only better solution we can offer is the detented Grayhill 11 position gold contact rotary switches that we use for the mastering versions.
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SPECIFICATIONS Manley Enhanced Pultec Mid Frequency Equalizer Maximum Input (Bypass through Line Amplifier) +30 dBv Maximum Output +30 dBv Headroom (referenced to +4 dBv) 26 dB Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 70 kHz +/- 0.5 dB THD & Noise (1kHz @ +4 dBm) .015%...
If you believe this to be a new unit then please contact the factory with the details of purchase. This warranty is provided by the dealer where the unit was purchased, and by Manley Laboratories, Inc. Under the terms of the warranty defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge, excepting the cost of tubes.
MODEL MANLEY MID FREQUENCY PULTEC EQ SERIAL No. ____________ PURCHASE DATE ______________ SUPPLIER ______________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE DETACH THIS PORTION AND SEND IT TO MANLEY LABORATORIES MODEL MANLEY MID FREQUENCY PULTEC EQ SERIAL No. ____________ PURCHASE DATE ______________ SUPPLIER ____________________________ NAME OF STUDIO & OWNER _________________________________________...
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