Manley Force – All-Tube 2-Channel Preamp & Compressor
The Manley Force is a high-end, all-tube 2-channel preamp and compressor designed to bring warmth, clarity, and character to your recordings. Featuring Manley’s signature Class A, all-tube design and premium components, the Force combines the best of analog preamp and compression technology to provide unparalleled tonal flexibility and dynamic control. Ideal for vocals, instruments, and mix bus processing, the Manley Force delivers a powerful, musical sound that enhances every recording it touches.
Equipped with Manley’s custom input and output transformers, the Force offers rich harmonic content, deep low end, and smooth high end. With independent gain, compression, and output controls, it gives engineers the ability to shape dynamics with precision and flexibility. Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering, the Force provides the essential tools for getting that perfect tone with musical compression and transparent dynamics control.
Key Features
- All-tube 2-channel preamp and compressor
- Class A signal path with Manley’s custom transformers
- Independent preamp and compressor controls for each channel
- Fully variable threshold, ratio, attack, release, and gain controls
- +48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- VU meters for monitoring output levels and gain reduction
- True bypass switch for easy comparison of processed vs. unprocessed signal
- Ideal for vocals, guitars, drums, and mix bus compression
Technical Specifications
- Channels: 2 (Mono or Dual Mono)
- Preamp Design: Class A, all-tube with custom transformers
- Compressor Type: All-tube optical compression with variable threshold, ratio, attack, and release
- Gain Control: Continuously variable from 0 dB to +60 dB for each channel
- Phantom Power: +48V (for condenser microphones)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/-1 dB)
- THD: < 0.5% at +20 dBu output
- Input Impedance: 50 kΩ balanced
- Output Impedance: 600 Ω balanced
- Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (universal power supply)
- Dimensions: 2U rackmount (19” x 3.5” x 9”)
- Weight: Approx. 18 lbs (8.2 kg)
Ideal For
- Engineers looking for a versatile, all-tube preamp and compressor for tracking and mixing
- Recording studios needing high-quality, transparent compression with analog warmth
- Mastering engineers who want musical control over dynamics
The Manley Force is a must-have tool for engineers who value musicality, precision, and analog warmth. Whether you’re tracking vocals, guitars, or working with full mixes, the Force adds character and polish to any sound source, making it a valuable addition to any professional studio.