Massive passive screenshots, Unusual eq conventions, Passive eq – Universal Audio UAD POWERED PLUG-INS ver.6.1 User Manual
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Chapter 30: 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
Manley Laboratories” on page 329
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 105. The Massive Passive plug-in window
Figure 106. The Massive Passive Mastering plug-in window