When it comes to classic gear, especially classic limiters, we can all agree numbers like LA2s, 1176s, 2264s, and others come to mind. What if all those sounds were to be found in one stereo tube unit. Interested? We combined our favorite Electro-Optical circuit (ELOP^®) with a damn fast FET based brick-wall limiter reminiscent of some cool classics. And we added a sidechain filter that can remove low frequencies that makes it more useful for a variety of tasks, while retaining that easy, "it just works" quality that has made it a favorite for vocals everywhere. The FET-based limiter has different desirable characteristics that both optimise the signal for digital recording, due to the brick-wall capability, and let you dial in how clean or crunchy, or punchy, and how loud and proud you want it. Manley is excited to announce the SLAM! 

GET IN: The SLAM! starts with tube Mic Preamps on both channels with switchable phantom power and phase reverse. We’ve got plenty of gain for you in this new tube circuit, up to 60dB with 20dB more in the limiter– plenty for soft singers using low output ribbon mics. The input attenuator is right up front, like a variable pad so your loud rock ‘n’ rollers won’t cause a problem either. Track direct with the Direct Instrument input or bring your line level inputs into the SLAM! for processing. Come on in! 

Got some Digital to deal with? No problem. There is a slot in the back for our optional 24 Bit/96KHz Analog to Digital converter and 24 Bit/192KHz Digital to Analog converter card. This allows you to record directly to your computer or workstation and provides a convenient way to use a digital insert to jump into the analog realm and back. An AES digital input receives your stereo digital signal to convert to analog for processing by the SLAM! when the DAC input is selected. Or just take advantage of this killer DAC and use the DAC Output for monitoring, listening, or to go out to some other analog processors or tape machines.

Hohe Lautheit ist am leichtesten mit einem schnell arbeitenden Limiter zu erreichen. Mit dem FET Limiter des SLAM! geht das gut.Neben der Standard Version gibt es eine Mastering Version, die keinen  MicPre hat. Dafür sind alle Parameter des ELOP und des FET Limiters in weiteren Bereichen einstellbar. Statt Potis gibt es gestufte Schalter mit 1% Metallfilm Widerständen und die VU Meter haben mehr  Anzeige Möglichkeiten.
Optional ist ein AD/DA Wandler als Zusatzmodul erhältlich. Die Wandler stammen vom Schweitzer Hersteller Anagram, der immer wieder  in der audiophilen Welt zeigt, wie gut AD Wandler heute sein könnnen. Gerade für Mastering Zwecke ist dieses Modul ideal, denn damit kann der SLAM! problemlos und adäquat in eine hochwertige, digitale Studioumgebung eingebunden werden.