Manley Nu Mu Stereo Compressor

mdmitch2
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Manley Nu Mu Stereo Compressor Jun 18, 2016 10:06:12 GMT -6

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Post by mdmitch2 on Jun 18, 2016 10:06:12 GMT -6

I didn't see any other threads on this, and it looks like they're shipping now.... $2500

www.manley.com/products/view/manley-nu-mu

Seems like it could be a cool piece, and a really decent price considering. Only odd thing that jumps out at me is three position input switch.

Anyone heard one yet?

Manley Nu Mu Features:
Hybrid tube/solid-state compressor/limiter
Dual channel (stereo linkable)
Features Manley's IRON input transformers
4 hand-selected and matched 6BA6 vacuum tubes
Balanced XLR I/O
HIP circuit elevates softer dynamics without crushing louder ones
Lighted VU meters, switchable between Gain Reduction and Output Level
Custom, internal, universal high-voltage switched-mode power supply, for worldwide operation

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Last Edit: Jun 18, 2016 11:16:01 GMT -6 by Johnkenn

Martin John Butler RGO Senior Member Singer/Songwriter/Producer/ Posts: 7,985	Manley Nu Mu Stereo Compressor Jun 18, 2016 10:10:28 GMT -6 ChaseUTB likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 18, 2016 10:10:28 GMT -6 So, it's like an LA2A and LA3A combined ? And you can use it as a 2 bus compressor in stereo? That seems pretty cool if it sounds as good as the UAD and Retro units.
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jin167 Senior Member Posts: 248	Manley Nu Mu Stereo Compressor Jun 18, 2016 10:14:12 GMT -6 ChaseUTB likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jin167 on Jun 18, 2016 10:14:12 GMT -6 I thought it was a stripped down version of their vari mu compressor? Input switch is a bit weird.. I guess the user will have to adjust the level going into the compressor.

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Manley Nu Mu Stereo Compressor Jun 18, 2016 10:26:58 GMT -6 mdmitch2 and ChaseUTB like this

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Post by drbill on Jun 18, 2016 10:26:58 GMT -6

Input switch is pretty similar, although not as adjustable as it's big brother VariMu. It's all about gain staging, and really more about changing the tone and thickness than level adjusting. Hard to describe unless you've used it. And yes, gain staging from what precedes the unit is critical. Meters look kind of wanky to me, but I will say that the VariMu is TOTALLY killer, and quite possibly my fav compressor. Certainly my fave for mastering duties. But I also love love LOVE it on lead style guitars. I always feel like I need another during mixing. Maybe I'll look at this one more closely.

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mdmitch2
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Manley Nu Mu Stereo Compressor Jun 18, 2016 11:08:25 GMT -6 ChaseUTB likes this

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Jun 18, 2016 10:14:12 GMT -6 jin167 said:

I thought it was a stripped down version of their vari mu compressor? Input switch is a bit weird.. I guess the user will have to adjust the level going into the compressor.

"Building upon our proud heritage, the Manley Nu Mu merges the esoteric “T-Bar mod” all-tube front end from the legendary Manley Variable Mu® and makes it standard followed by a new high voltage all-discrete solid state audio chain for the smoothest dynamics action coupled to the punchiest sonic path."

I read somewhere that it's a little more transparent on the low end compared to the vari mu.... which may increase it's usefulness on a variety of material, but maybe a little less colored overall.

Would be cool to hear some audio examples comparing the two on different genres.

Manley Nu Mu Stereo Compressor

Post by mdmitch2 on Jun 18, 2016 10:06:12 GMT -6

Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 18, 2016 10:10:28 GMT -6

Post by jin167 on Jun 18, 2016 10:14:12 GMT -6

Post by drbill on Jun 18, 2016 10:26:58 GMT -6

Post by mdmitch2 on Jun 18, 2016 11:08:25 GMT -6