The essence of the Massive Passive, in a single rack space
The Langevin Mini Massive is a compact and powerful stereo EQ that captures the heart of the legendary Massive Passive. It’s an elegant and affordable solution for engineers who want the classic passive EQ sound without the size or cost. This unit is based on the same passive EQ sections as the Massive Passive’s low and high bands, delivering a rich, musical tone with a versatility that belies its simple design.
The Mini Massive gives you access to the iconic curves and tonal character of the Massive Passive's most-used bands. Its all-discrete solid-state make-up gain stages are meticulously tuned to provide a clean, punchy output, while its optional hand-wound Manley IRON® transformers allow you to dial in a touch of classic warmth and smoothness. A "3-position IRON switch" on the back allows you to engage the transformers, bypass them for a cleaner sound, or use a "more vintage" transformer setting.
Building on a classic foundation, the Mini Massive introduces modern features for enhanced control. The high-frequency section now includes new, higher-Q bell curves for the top four frequencies, allowing for precise, surgical adjustments that were previously unavailable. A refined, low-noise power supply with both series and shunt regulators ensures a pristine signal path, while the true hard-wire bypass guarantees that your unprocessed signal remains pure.
The Mini Massive embodies Manley’s commitment to making world-class sound accessible. It is meticulously hand-crafted in California, built with the same uncompromising quality and attention to detail as our most expensive gear. As a powerful, all-discrete stereo EQ with a timeless tone and modern flexibility, it is an indispensable tool for any professional or project studio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Langevin Mini Massive is a compact and more affordable version of the Manley Massive Passive EQ.
The Mini Massive provides a variety of EQ curve options for powerful tone shaping.
The "IRON" switch on the back of the Mini Massive allows you to engage the unit's custom-wound Manley output transformers.
The all-discrete, solid-state design of the Mini Massive's gain stages provides a slightly different sonic character from an all-tube design. While it still offers the musicality and immense headroom that Manley is known for, it is also faster, cleaner, and has a lower noise floor. This design choice results in a punchy, clear sound that is ideal for modern production while still providing a professional analog warmth that solid-state EQs often lack.
The Mini Massive is a two-channel stereo equalizer, meaning you can process a single stereo signal or two separate mono signals simultaneously.
Yes, the Mini Massive is an excellent tool for mastering. Its detented controls provide precise and repeatable settings for easy recall, which is a crucial feature for mastering engineers. The ability to switch between a clean, transparent sound (with the transformers bypassed) and a warmer, more colorful tone (with the IRON switch engaged) makes it a versatile tool for adding a final layer of sonic polish to a mix.
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