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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 "buzz words" and that the Massive Passive is not built around gimmicks, plagiarisms, or conventional techniques. However, it is built to complement our Variable Mu® Limiter Compressor for instance.... This combo could just be the ultimate processing chain. 

It’s already a Mastering fave. To this end we finally have a new dedicated Mastering Version Massivo available too.

 

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're going for pure "usefulness" not "well, we guess it's standard". Thinking drums and guitar stacks, and other tough jobs. These filters are passive too.

 

High Pass Filters = 22, 39, 68, 120, 220, OFF

Low Pass Filters = 6K, 7K5, 9K, 12K, 18K, OFF

 

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Parametric Frequencies:

LOW - 22, 33, 47, 68, 100, 150, 220, 330, 470, 680, 1K

LM - 82, 120, 180, 270, 390, 560, 820, 1K2, 1K8, 2K7, 3K9

HM - 220, 330, 470, 680, 1K, 1K5, 2K2, 3K3, 4K7, 6K8, 10K

HI - 560, 820, 1K2, 1K8, 2K7, 3K9, 5K6, 8K2, 12K, 18K, 27K

 

 

Features:

 

• All-Passive tone sculpting circuitry 

• Unique Shelf curves use the "bandwidth" control 

• Overlapping and Interleaved Frequency choices 

• Every band switchable to shelf or bell 

• Vacuum tube make-up gain and line drivers 

• Parallel symmetrical topology 

• Premium components throughout 

• HP and LP Filters plus gain trims 

• Ins & Outs Balanced XLR & 1/4" (accepts unbalanced) 

• Level +4 dBu nominal, internal switches for -10 operation 

• Bypass Switch bypasses EQ & tube circuits (not hardwire) 

• 44 Frequencies (roughly 1/4 octave spacing) 

• Frequency Range: 22 Hz to 27 Khz 

• EQ Boost/Cut Range : 20 dB boost, 20 dB cut 

• Nominal Q range: 1.5 to 3 (uniquely active in shelf modes) 

• Frequency Response: +/- 2 dB: 8 Hz to 60 KHz 

• Maximum Output @ 1.5% THD +37 dBv; +26dBv @ 20 Hz 

• THD & Noise (1KHz @ +4 dBu): 0.06% 

• Noise Floor (referred to +4dBu): -85 dB (A Weight) 

• Dynamic Range: 120 dB 

• Tube Complement: 2 x 12AX7EH, 4 x 6414 for serial MSMPX### after 2/2004

• Tube Complement: 2 x 5751, 4 x 6414 for serial MSMP### until 2/2004

• Power Consumption (120/240VAC): 72 watts 

• Unit is factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operation for original destination country's mains

  voltage.

• Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer changeover switch and fuse value

  change.

• Mains Voltage Frequency: 50~ 60Hz 

• Size (3U): 19" x 5.25" x 10" 

• Weight: Unit 21 lbs. Shipping Weight: 27 lbs.

Totale: 13,00 Euro