Manley SLAM! Mastering Version

The mastering version has a number of changes compared to the regular SLAM!

There are no mic preamps or instrument inputs. Instead the tube sections are paralleled for lower noise and distortion.

All pots are replaced with rotary switches for detented resettability and easier cal.

The mastering version has a true hard-wire bypass function, which is not possible on the regular version with mic preamps, etc. What was the Left Bypass, becomes the full Bypass (in stereo and hardwired). No separate L & R bypass buttons.

The right BYPASS button becomes either the DAC select if the Digital Converter Option is installed – or – Limiter Bypass (tubes & transformers still active)

There are dedicated unbalanced transformerless inputs on the mastering version. What was the Phantom Power switch on the back now selects XLR or 1/4” inputs.

The ELOP® limiter now has 5 ratios, which may put it into the compressor/ limiter category. The lower ratios may be better suited for complex mixes.

The FET limiter has 5 modes (these last two features replace the INPUT selector).

We calibrate/build the digital option for +14dBu =DFS rather than +16 dBu.

Specifications:

• Vacuum tubes: 2 x 12AT7WA, 2 x 6414 dual triodes
• MANLEY transformer coupled Balanced Inputs and Outputs
• Micpre: Selectable 48V phantom power and PHASE REVERSE
• Gain: 60dB max Micpre, 43dB max DI, 20dB max Limiter Gain
• Input Impedance: 2000 ohm Micpre, 1Meg ohm DI
• FET Attack approx. 100uS; Release 10mS to 2Sec; Ratio: better than 20:1
• ELOP Attack approx. 10mS for 6dB GR; Release 2.5 Sec; Ratio: 10:1
• SPDIF & AES 24Bit 192KHz upsampling from 44.1, 48, 88.2, & 96KHz
• A to D 24Bit 96KHz (for now)
• Frequency Response: 5Hz to 60KHz
• Maximum Output : +32dBm, +30dBm (into 1K ohm load)
• THD+N <.05% @ 1KHz Dynamic Range: 115dB typical
• Output Impedance: 200 ohm
• Power Consumption (120/240 VAC)