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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 60 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 60 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
The Universal Audio Manley Tube Preamp is an emulation of a boutique microphone preamplifier. With its all-tube amplifier circuit for gain, this preamp delivers smooth and detailed vocals, bass, and more. The Input control acts as the primary "clean" input level control, while the stepped Gain control allows for adjustment of negative feedback within the preamp circuit. This unique feature not only adjusts the amount of amplification but also affects transient response, harmonic structure, clipping, and other sonic characteristics. The Gain control acts as a colour control, allowing you to customize your sound, while the Input and Output controls can be used to normalize signal levels.
Renowned for their clarity and detail, Manley tube mic preamps are a modern classic. Now, with the Universal Audio Manley Tube Preamp, you can easily achieve that unmistakable Class-A sound in a simple plug-in. Experience the smooth and clear sound of Manley's Class-A tube mic preamp, adding tube detail and rich complex circuit behaviours to make your acoustic guitars and keyboards come alive. Take your percussion tracks to the next level with the authentic big studio sound that this preamp offers. Whether you're recording vocals, instruments, or any other audio source, the Universal Audio Manley Tube Preamp is the tool you need to elevate your sound to professional levels.
Product Ref: 278956
This plug-in faithfully models every stage of the renowned Manley hardware preamp, providing you with the same open sheen and powerful sound. With this preamp, you can instantly bring life to vocals and bass, add punch to acoustic guitars and drums, and push synths to the forefront of your mix.
Take advantage of UA's groundbreaking Unison technology and track in real-time through the Manley Tube Preamp plug-in using your Apollo interface. This innovative technology allows you to mimic the characteristics of the original vintage hardware preamp. By utilizing the line/mic preamp impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and exact circuit behaviours, you can achieve the same professional results as if you were using the physical hardware.
“The UAD Manley Tube Preamp is my new go‑to for adding warmth and gain. - Darrell Thorp
