MANLEY / MCORE

CORE is a channel strip that combines a Class A high-voltage tube microphone preamplifier with an ELOP compressor.

■Channel Strip

This innovative channel strip embodies 25 years of expertise from Maley Labs. Behind its intuitive front panel lies circuitry designed to deliver musical benefits, allowing musicians to focus on their playing without being overwhelmed by controls.


Front Panel Controls

* 48V Phantom Power Switch

* 120Hz High-Pass Filter Switch

* Phase Inversion Switch

* Input Attenuator (Variable Pad)

* Microphone Preamp Selectable Gain 40dB or 60dB

* Line Amp Selectable Gain 20dB or 40dB

◎ 1/4"" Direct Input

Similar to the Manley SLAM! DI, it features a 10MΩ input impedance. The all-discrete solid-state circuitry is ideal for guitar, bass, keyboards, etc.

Compressor

* Employs ELOP technology, the same technology used in the famous Manley VOXBOX.

* The compressor is positioned before the microphone preamp to prevent distortion in the microphone preamp section.

* Operates at a 3:1 ratio

* Silent Bypass Switch

Equalizer

? Low and high Baxandall shelf EQ with a range of ±12dB (80Hz and 12kHz)

? Sweepable midrange bell EQ with a range of ±10dB (100Hz to 1kHz) or (1kHz to 10kHz)

Limiter

? Fast-attack FET ""Brickwall"" limiter

? Continuously variable threshold and release control

? Peak limit LED indicator

? 10dB range output gain control

Meters

? Large analog display with LED

? 3-way meter selection switch indicates ""Compressor Gain Reduction,"" ""Micpre Output Level,"" and ""Main Output"" audio levels.

Inputs and Outputs

? Balanced XLR microphone input

? Balanced XLR line input

? Front panel direct instrument 1/4-inch input

? Point insertion via 1/4-inch TRS jack between microphone preamp and EQ/limiter

? Balanced XLR direct output (after preamp/compressor section)

? Balanced XLR main output

The delicate CNC-machined 1/4"" thick faceplate (with laser-engraved inserts) is mounted on a hard 2U steel chassis made in Southern California.