Manley

Also known as: Manley Labs, Manley Laboratories

Manley Laboratories is an American manufacturer of professional vacuum tube audio equipment, founded by David Manley and based in Chino, California. David Manley began designing high-fidelity tube amplifiers in South Africa in 1980 before moving production to the UK and then the US. Manley Laboratories was established as an independent company in 1993, separating from the VTL Amplifiers divisio...

39 Products · Used by 158 Artists

Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ Effects Processors

$5,799.00 - $6,999.00

7 available stores

5.0 (34)

^# 12

in Effects Processors Rank

38 artists using

Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Microphone Condenser Microphones

$3,199.00 - $3,499.00

9 available stores

5.0 (7)

^# 19

in Condenser Microphones Rank

69 artists using

Manley VOXBOX Combo Standard Effects Processors

$4,799.00 - $5,499.00

5 available stores

5.0 (6)

^# 46

in Effects Processors Rank

12 artists using

Manley Stereo Variable Mu Effects Processors

$2,949.00 - $6,599.00

8 available stores

4.5 (3)

^# 65

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13 artists using

Manley Variable Mu Effects Processors

$2,949.00 - $6,599.00

8 available stores

5.0 (3)

^# 82

in Effects Processors Rank

7 artists using

Manley core Effects Processors

$2,299.00 - $2,899.00

8 available stores

5.0 (3)

2 artists using

Manley Nu Mu Stereo Limiter Compressor Effects Processors

$2,855.00 - $3,299.00

7 available stores

5.0 (2)

2 artists using

Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ Effects Processors

$6,999.00 - $8,399.00

4 available stores

5.0 (1)

2 artists using

Manley ELOP Effects Processors

$1,800.00 - $3,299.00

6 available stores

4.0 (1)

3 artists using

Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ Mastering Version Effects Processors

$6,999.00 - $8,399.00

6 available stores

5.0 (1)

1 artist using

Manley Enhanced Pultec EQP-1A Effects Processors

$2,999.00 - $4,999.00

6 available stores

5.0 (1)

9 artists using

Manley Slam! Preamps

$8,222.00 - $9,399.00

6 available stores

5.0 (1)

Manley Reference Gold Condenser Microphones

$5,999.00 - $6,499.00

8 available stores

10 artists using

Manley Force Accessories

$2,599.00 - $2,999.00

7 available stores

^# 57

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1 artist using

Manley ELOP+ Effects Processors

$2,925.67 - $3,299.00

4 available stores

2 artists using

Manley Labs Dual Mono Microphone Preamplifier Preamps

$1,804.99

1 available store

Manley Labs Stereo Pultec EQ Effects Processors

$4,999.00

2 available stores

1 artist using

Manley Mastering Stereo Variable Mu Effects Processors

$5,799.00 - $6,599.00

5 available stores

1 artist using

Manley Labs Variable MU Stereo Tube Compressor Limiter with High-Pass Filter Effects Processors

$4,499.00

1 available store

Manley Mastering Slam! Effects Processors

$9,399.00 - $10,499.00

5 available stores

2 artists using

Manley Mid Frequency EQ Effects Processors

$3,299.00

5 available stores

1 artist using

Manley Steelhead RC Phono Stage with Remote Control Home Amplifiers

$9,899.00 - $10,899.00

2 available stores

^# 43

in Home Amplifiers Rank

Manley Labs Mastering Pultec Equalizer Effects Processors

1 artist using

Manley Labs Gold Reference Stereo Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Condenser Microphones

$5,851.35

1 available store

Manley Variable Mu Stereo Limiter Compressor - Mastering Version with T-Bar Modification Effects Processors

$7,099.00 - $7,899.00

7 available stores

Manley Stingray II Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier Home Amplifiers

$8,299.00

1 available store

Manley Stereo Variable Mu Limiter Compressor with T-Bar Modification Effects Processors

$4,999.97 - $7,899.00

3 available stores

Manley Labs Variable MU Stereo Tube Compressor Limiter with T-Bar Mod Effects Processors

$3,688.00 - $5,499.00

2 available stores

Manley Tube Direct Interface Audio Interfaces

1 artist using

Manley Labs Mono Microphone Preamplifier Preamps

$1,100.00

1 available store

Manley Labs MicMAID 4x4 Microphone and Preamp Matrix Preamps

Manley Labs TNT "Tubes No Tubes" 2-Channel Mic Preamp Preamps

$1,700.00

1 available store

Manley Labs Variable-Mu Stereo Tube Compressor Limiter with 6386 Tubes Effects Processors

$4,200.00

1 available store

Manley Labs 16x2 Mic Line 8+8X2 Mixer Mixers

Manley Labs Enhanced Pultec EQ (Pair) Effects Processors

Manley Labs 16x2 Mic Mixer Mixers

$5,999.00

1 available store

Manley Labs 16x2 Line Mixer Mixers

$6,495.00

1 available store

Manley Absolute Headphone Amplifier Home Headphone Amps & DACs

$5,499.00

1 available store

Manley Mastering Backbone Effects Processors

1 artist using

The company is best known for its professional studio gear, particularly the Variable Mu stereo limiter-compressor, the VOXBOX channel strip, and the Massive Passive equalizer — all of which have become staples in recording and mastering studios worldwide. Their product line spans tube microphones (the Reference Cardioid, Reference Gold, and Reference Silver), mic preamps (the FORCE and SLAM!), dynamics processors (the ELOP+ and Nu Mu), and the Backbone mastering console. Both the FORCE and the Backbone have won TEC Awards. Manley also produces a line of audiophile hi-fi amplifiers and preamps, including the Stingray II integrated amplifier and the Steelhead RC phono stage.

All Manley products are hand-built in California. The company has earned a reputation for uncompromising build quality and a distinctly musical tube sound, making their gear a fixture in high-end studios and on touring rigs for major artists.

Manley has 39 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Effects Processors, Preamps, and Condenser Microphones. Their gear is featured by 158 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Pop, and Rock. Notable users include Neeraj Khajanchi, Tommy Lee, and Jerry Finn. Most Manley products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.