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Manley FORCE Tube Preamp

The Manley FORCE is a high-end 4-channel tube microphone preamp, combining classic vacuum-tube technology with modern studio performance.

Derived from the preamp section of the acclaimed Manley CORE channel strip, it delivers four channels of fully discrete Class-A tube gain with exceptional fidelity and headroom.

Each channel features a 12AX7 dual-triode tube and custom Manley IRON® transformer, producing the signature Manley sound—powerful, open and harmonically rich.


Sound Character

The FORCE delivers a modern tube sound with high clarity and headroom.

Key characteristics include:

  • tight and punchy low end

  • open, detailed high frequencies

  • rich harmonic depth with excellent transparency

Its high-voltage design results in extreme headroom and low distortion, allowing it to remain clean while still providing tube warmth when driven.


Highlights

4-channel tube microphone preamp
✔ fully discrete Class-A tube topology
✔ 4 × 12AX7 dual-triode tubes
✔ custom Manley IRON® input transformers
✔ high-voltage design for maximum headroom
Hi-Z DI inputs for instruments
✔ variable input pad for gain staging
✔ switchable 120 Hz high-pass filter
✔ polarity reverse and +48V phantom power
✔ LED metering per channel
✔ hand-built in California
✔ 19" rackmount (2U)


Typical Studio Applications

✔ multi-channel recording (drums, bands)
✔ high-end vocal tracking
✔ acoustic instruments
✔ DI recording (bass, guitar, keyboards)
✔ premium analog front-end for DAW setups


Technical Specifications

✔ device type: 4-channel tube mic preamp
✔ circuit: Class-A, all-tube
✔ tubes: 4 × 12AX7WA
✔ gain: 40 / 50 dB (up to 60 dB internal)
✔ frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
✔ dynamic range: up to 118 dB
✔ inputs: 4 × XLR mic, 4 × 1/4″ Hi-Z
✔ outputs: 4 × XLR
✔ mic input impedance: ~1250 Ω
✔ DI impedance: 10 MΩ
✔ THD+N: ~0.004 % (low gain)
✔ format: 19" rack, 2U


Hersteller:
Manley Laboratories, Inc.
13880 Magnolia Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
USA
info@manley.com
https://www.manley.com


Importeur:
S.E.A. Vertrieb & Consulting GmbH   
Zum Sunderhügel 13 
48488 Emsbüren 
Germany 
info@sea-distribution.com 
www.sea-distribution.com

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Manufacturer "Manley Laboratories Inc"

Manley Laboratories ist ein renommierter amerikanischer Hersteller von High-End-Audiogeräten, spezialisiert auf Röhrenverstärker, Mikrofonvorverstärker, Kompressoren und Mastering-Equipment. Bekannt für warme, musikalische Klangcharakteristik und herausragende Verarbeitungsqualität, verbinden Manley-Produkte klassische Röhrentechnik mit moderner Innovation. 

Die Geräte sind in professionellen Studios weltweit geschätzt und bieten exzellente Dynamik, Transparenz und Klangtiefe. Musiker, Toningenieure und Produzenten verlassen sich auf Manley für Recording, Mixing und Mastering, wenn höchste Klangansprüche gefragt sind. 

Die Marke steht für Handwerkskunst, Zuverlässigkeit und audiophile Exzellenz.

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