\u00abManley Massive Passive
\nA PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS… <\/p>\n
Perhaps, but would photographs of our Variable Mu\u00ae Limiter Compressor or VOXBOX\u00ae have created their successes alone? You have to hear this gear. You have to use this gear. Put your hands on the knobs and crank \u2018em. Engineers who have already gotten hold of the MASSIVE PASSIVE have told us: \u00ab\u00bbWhy does it make everything sound so much better?\u00bb\u00bb, \u00ab\u00bbIt\u2018s organic and orgasmic.\u00bb\u00bb, \u00ab\u00bbIt\u2018s a f%#king powerhouse.\u00bb\u00bb, \u00ab\u00bbIt\u2018s unlike any other EQ.\u00bb\u00bb, \u00ab\u00bbThis is IT. The sound I\u2018ve always dreamt of but couldn\u2018t ever get until now.\u00bb\u00bb <\/p>\n
GOT THE PICTURE? <\/p>\n
Craig \u2018HUTCH\u2018 Hutchison designed these monsters… The MASSIVE PASSIVE is a two channel, four band equalizer, with additional high pass and low pass filters. \u00ab\u00bbPassive\u00bb\u00bb refers to the tone shaping part of this clever new EQ design not using any active circuitry. Only metal film resistors, film capacitors and hand-wound inductors sculpt the sound, kinda like a Pultec EQ on hyper-steroids. Super-beefy, hugely-high-headroom Manley all-tube make-up gain amplifiers deliver your tunes into the next realm. \u00ab\u00bbMassive\u00bb\u00bb…. it\u2018s a fitting word for this beast. You\u2018ll need to experience this. <\/p>\n
Creating natural, organic, acoustic tone can only be done with an equalizer that treats the signal with natural methods. The Massive Passive uses simple passive components and exploits their natural qualities rather than forcing a complex circuit to meet an arbitrary clinical or scientific goal. Manley knows that recording and mastering equalizers are used by artists for artistic goals and we balanced this design with a little more art than science. The Massive Passive is intended both for the most radical EQ sometimes needed for tracking as well as the most subtle shadings for vocals and mastering. It is designed to be a fundamentally different EQ but incorporates the best strengths of Pultecs, choice console EQs, parametrics and graphics. The difference is that the Massive allows twice as much EQ with half the coloration. It allows huge HF boosts without sibilance problems and unbelievable fatness without mud. This is unique. Being different also gives it some quirks and idiosyncrasies that will spark your creativity and sense of audio adventure. We could attempt to use dozens of superlatives to describe the sounds, but really, you have to experience it yourself. Words cannot do it justice. The astute reader will notice a lack of \u00ab\u00bbbuzz words\u00bb\u00bb and that the Massive Passive is not built around gimmicks, plagiarisms, or conventional techniques. However, it is built to complement our Variable Mu\u00ae Limiter Compressor for instance…. This combo could just be the ultimate processing chain.
\nIt\u2019s already a Mastering fave. To this end we finally have a new dedicated Mastering Version Massivo available too. <\/p>\n
The Filters – 5 frequencies Hi Pass and bypass, PLUS 5 frequencies Lo Pass with bypass. We made them extra steep. 36 dB\/oct ! Why? When you need to remove the garbage, this does the trick and allows more of the real music to be untouched. The other reason is that it sounds killer when combined with the regular bands. Towards the mids this degree of steepness may be tamed somewhat. We\u2018re going for pure \u00ab\u00bbusefulness\u00bb\u00bb not \u00ab\u00bbwell, we guess it\u2018s standard\u00bb\u00bb. Thinking drums and guitar stacks, and other tough jobs. These filters are passive too. <\/p>\n
High Pass Filters = 22, 39, 68, 120, 220, OFF
\nLow Pass Filters = 6K, 7K5, 9K, 12K, 18K, OFF
\n6) Parametric Frequencies:
\nLOW – 22, 33, 47, 68, 100, 150, 220, 330, 470, 680, 1K
\nLM – 82, 120, 180, 270, 390, 560, 820, 1K2, 1K8, 2K7, 3K9
\nHM – 220, 330, 470, 680, 1K, 1K5, 2K2, 3K3, 4K7, 6K8, 10K
\nHI – 560, 820, 1K2, 1K8, 2K7, 3K9, 5K6, 8K2, 12K, 18K, 27K
\n# Each band can be bypassed or set to boost or cut. This provides twice the control resolution over conventional EQs. It also eliminates the problem of a center detent not guaranteeing flat response.
\n# Each band is capable of 20 dB of boost or cut combined with amazing headroom and freedom from clipping.
\nSteep LP and HP filters for maximum effectiveness and achieved passively for minimal coloration. The minimum slope is 18 dB\/octave and the 18kHz filter was designed for 60 dB\/octave.
\n# Modular design that allows future upgrades and special functions. The Massive Passive is an \u00ab\u00bbEQ platform\u00bb\u00bb with room to grow.
\n# Transformer balanced floating outputs for ease of installation and a touch of desirable flavor. These too were custom designed for the Massive Passive to accommodate the huge boosts possible.
\n# Manley quality, Manley engineering, and the \u00ab\u00bbManley Sound\u00bb\u00bb.
\nFeatures And Specifications:<\/p>\n
\u2022 All-Passive tone sculpting circuitry
\n\u2022 Unique Shelf curves use the \u00ab\u00bbbandwidth\u00bb\u00bb control
\n\u2022 Overlapping and Interleaved Frequency choices
\n\u2022 Every band switchable to shelf or bell
\n\u2022 Vacuum tube make-up gain and line drivers
\n\u2022 Parallel symmetrical topology
\n\u2022 Premium components throughout
\n\u2022 HP and LP Filters plus gain trims <\/p>\n
SPECIFICATIONS: <\/p>\n
\u2022 Ins & Outs Balanced XLR & 1\/4″\u00bb (accepts unbalanced)
\n\u2022 Level +4 dBu nominal, internal switches for -10 operation
\n\u2022 Bypass Switch bypasses EQ & tube circuits (not hardwire)
\n\u2022 44 Frequencies (roughly 1\/4 octave spacing)
\n\u2022 Frequency Range: 22 Hz to 27 Khz
\n\u2022 EQ Boost\/Cut Range : 20 dB boost, 20 dB cut \u2022 Nominal Q range: 1.5 to 3 (uniquely active in shelf modes) \u2022 Frequency Response: +\/- 2 dB: 8 Hz to 60 KHz \u2022 Maximum Output @ 1.5% THD +37 dBv; +26dBv @ 20 Hz \u2022 THD & Noise (1KHz @ +4 dBu): 0.06% \u2022 Noise Floor (referred to +4dBu): -85 dB (A Weight) \u2022 Dynamic Range: 120 dB \u2022 Tube Complement: 2 x 12AX7 EH, 4 x 6414 for serial MSMPX### after 2\/2004 \u2022 Tube Complement: 2 x 5751, 4 x 6414 for serial MSMP### until 2\/2004 \u2022 Power Consumption (120\/240VAC): 72 watts \u2022 Unit is factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operation for original destination country\u2018s mains voltage. \u2022 Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer changeover switch and fuse value change. \u2022 Mains Voltage Frequency: 50~ 60Hz \u2022 Size (3U): 19″\u00bb x 5.25″\u00bb x 10″\u00bb \u2022 Weight: Unit 21 lbs. Shipping Weight: 27 lbs. \u00bb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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