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MT-E.8012\u00a0ORCA BAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MT-E.8012 ORCA BAY is the new flagship analog hardware equalizer from MANULTEC \u2013 Smart Audio Controls. The unit stands out with unique sonic character only met by its exquisite beauty. It takes the knowledge and research we cultivated in the last years to the next level, by re-examining every detail to enhance sound and feel. MANULTEC\u00b4s sophisticated circuit provides ultra tight low end and vibrant dynamic projection to highlight the distinct sound of the ORCA. The minimal, yet beautiful design offers a timeless appearance and makes this equalizer an absolute joy to use.<\/p>\n

Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Powerful stereo solid state equalizer with all passive tone sculpting circuit
\n\u2022\u00a0Manufactured with premium selected components
\n\u2022\u00a0Ease of operation through clearly arranged interface design
\n\u2022\u00a0Antique bakelite knobs for comfortable handling (New Old Stock)
\n\u2022\u00a0Subbass meter \u201cDUBBY\u2019s L\u00e4mple\u201d indicating low frequency content
\n\u2022\u00a0Hand-crafted in Germany<\/p>\n

Components:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Transformer balanced in- and outputs
\n\u2022\u00a0Hand-wound inductors for high boost
\n\u2022\u00a0Discrete opamp make-up gain powers the output transformers
\n\u2022\u00a0To handle high levels without overloading, the Gain control in 1\/2 dB steps is placed \u2022\u00a0before the output amplifier
\n\u2022\u00a0Strictly handwired with VOVOX sound conductors (purum certified)
\n\u2022 Available in two versions:
\n\u2022 Standard: LOW, HIGH, GAIN are stepped switches, ATTEN, FOCUS are potentiometers
\n\u2022 Mastering Edition: All switches are stepped for \u201ctotal recall\u201d<\/p>\n

Functions<\/strong> (from left to right):<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0LAMP: Subbass meter \u201cDUBBY\u2019s L\u00e4mple\u201d indicating low frequency content
\n\u2022\u00a0LOW: low boost (shelf), stepped, + 14 db \u2013 80 Hz \/ 100 Hz
\n\u2022\u00a0ATTEN: low cut (shelf), \u2013 14 db \u2013 150 Hz \/ 330 Hz
\n\u2022\u00a0FOCUS: Bandwidth control, high boost (bell)
\n\u2022\u00a0HIGH: high boost (bell), stepped, switchable 3 KHz \/ 12 kHz, + 11 db (FOCUS: 0) \/ + 21 db (FOCUS: 10)
\n\u2022\u00a0IN: True Bypass, hardwired (switch out)
\n\u2022\u00a0LOWER: Frequency selector LOW 80 Hz \/ ATTEN 150 Hz (switch in), LOW 100 Hz \/ ATTEN 330 Hz (switch out)
\n\u2022\u00a0HIGHER: Frequency selector HIGH 12 kHz (switch in) \/ 3 kHz (switch out)
\n\u2022\u00a0GAIN: + 3 dB, \u2013 8 dB (half dB steps)<\/p>\n

About MANULTEC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always striving for something special, the MANULTEC brand was founded by Manu Schlindwein and Phil Kullmann in Cologne, Germany, 2015. Based on our experience \u201eif you can\u2019t find what you need, you have to build it yourself\u201c, we decided to put pen to paper and design something new. We are musicians, engineers, designers and adventurers who create tools that reflect our values. We are committed to premium materials only and clear attention to detail, embedded in a minimalistic design aesthetic by Daniel F. Hirth.<\/p>\n

Try out the ORCA!<\/p>\n

The gear you use says something about you.
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