Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102 User Manual

UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 188 - Chapter 20: Manley Massive Passive EQ
Massive Passive Screenshots
Unusual EQ Conventions
The Massive Passive has design and operation characteristics that make it
unique in the EQ world. Some of these factors mean the “Massivo” may not
respond in a manner that you would expect from typical EQs. Keeping these
points in mind may help you obtain more satisfactory results. See “Notes from
Manley Laboratories” on page 197 for more tips.
Passive EQ No active components are used in the EQ circuits, just like revered vintage
EQs. This can make some adjustments respond in more subtle ways.
Parallel
Topology
The EQ bands are routed in parallel instead of serially, so gain values for the
bands don’t “add up” like most EQs. For example, if two bands in the same
channel are boosted 20 dB at 2.7kHz, you’ll get much less than 40 dB of
boost at 2.7kHz.
Figure 59. The Massive Passive plug-in window
Figure 60. The Massive Passive Mastering plug-in window

Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102 Specifications

General

Brand	Universal Audio
Model	Ampex ATR-102
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English