Manley Labs Dual Mid Band EQ — a two-channel passive equalizer

Following the release of the Dual Main Band EQ, Manley Labs has introduced an equalizer for processing vocals, guitars, strings and midrange frequencies during mixing and mastering.

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Unlike the Main, which mainly uses shelving filters, the Mid Band version focuses entirely on high-inductance bell filters. Each channel has two midrange bands, covering lower and upper midrange, with stepped selection of ten fixed frequencies from 200 Hz to 7 kHz. The circuitry uses passive inductors, input and output tube gain stages with 5751 and 12BH7 tubes, and Manley Iron transformers.

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The new model supports Left/Right and Mid/Side operation, but has no internal matrix. Specifications include a total frequency range of 10 Hz to 70 kHz, a signal-to-noise ratio of 89 dB, an output level of +30 dBu and THD+N below 0.01%. The sturdy metal 2U enclosure fits a standard 19-inch rack. Connections include two XLR/TRS combo inputs and two pairs of separate XLR and 6.35 mm TRS outputs.

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Manley Labs Dual Mid Band EQ will be available for around $5,500.