Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip
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Track in real time with the ultimate all‑tube vocal processor.
The human voice is the first, most natural musical instrument. It’s also the most expressive. Like the voice itself, Manley’s VOXBOX channel strip is a beautiful and evolved system — a high-end blend of tube-driven preamp, dynamics and EQ circuits, designed specifically for your all-important vocals.
Featuring UA’s groundbreaking Unison™ technology, the Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in for Apollo and UAD-2 hardware is a stunningly faithful emulation of this premium vocal channel strip. One listen and you’ll hear why it’s the vocal choice of Beck, Rick Rubin, U2 and more.Track rich, luxurious vocals in real time through Manley’s high-fidelity, Class A tube mic preamp
Easily sculpt vocals with Manley’s Pultec-style passive EQ with 33 selectable frequencies
Expertly dial-in signals with transparent optical compressor with 25 Attack and Release combinations
Harness Class A EQ and compression for bass, acoustic guitars, vocals, voiceovers, and more
Organically tame sibilance with unmatched de-esser/limiter section
Control Apollo interface mic preamp gain staging and impedance directly from the VOXBOX plug-in with Unison
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Manley VOXBOX 5-Minute Tip
Learn how to use this incredible channel strip on vocals, bass and drums.
Under the Hood
Introduced in 1997, the Manley VOXBOX combines the best of Manley’s audio designs, including their high-fidelity tube mic preamp, vactrol optical compressor, Pultec-style passive EQ, and de-esser/limiter into a formidable 3U package. Featuring Manley’s legendary boutique build quality, including in-house wound transformers, the VOXBOX stands alone as a premium tube-driven toolbox for outstanding vocal tracks.
Track Vocals through a Coveted Mic Preamp — with Unison Technology
Chock full of Class A vacuum tube tone, the Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in expertly emulates the hardware’s rich, feedback-style mic preamp. Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology, the VOXBOX plug-in perfectly captures the impedance, gain staging, and the circuit behaviors that have made the hardware famous. The secret is Unison’s bi-directional control and communication — from the plug-in to the digitally controlled mic preamps in Apollo audio interfaces.
Compress Sources Before the Preamp
Just like the hardware, the Manley VOXBOX plug-in lets you tame transients before the preamp with its flexible optical compressor. This innovative topology, as well as the compressor’s 25 interactive Attack and Release combinations, assure exceptionally clean, smooth-sounding tracks.
Unmatched Passive EQ Sculpting
The Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in’s three-band, passive EQ is based on the classic Pultec MEQ-5. With two peak bands, one dip band, and greatly expanded and overlapping frequency selections, this broad-stroke EQ keeps the top end sweet, and the lows defined, yet natural sounding — even with extreme boosts and cuts.
Ultra Transparent De-Essing and More
At the center of the Manley VOXBOX is its sublime, natural sounding de-esser. With two knobs, you’re afforded complete control of not only vocals, but shrill electric guitars, or overly bright overheads. You can also turn off the de-esser frequency control and use this section as an aggressive and colorful limiter.
Not Just for Vocals
For years, the Manley VOXBOX has been a secret weapon for bassists looking to harness its high-end tube signal path and slick EQ and compression appointments. Engineers have also called on the Manley VOXBOX for clean electric guitars, strings, and drums as it’s always-musical results can elevate any source way beyond the ordinary.
“We have all worked hard to make the Manley VOXBOX plug-in the most accurate ever. No mean feat when you consider that it is a complex, multi-function unit.”
– EveAnna Manley President of Manley Labs
“The UAD Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in is the most authentic analog emulation I’ve ever heard. It behaves and sounds exactly like the hardware.”
– Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
“The Manley VOXBOX exhibits some of the best tube circuitry in a mic preamp. It can get warm and super clean but can also be driven hard for effect. Now available as a UAD plug-in, it’s quite a gift.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“The UAD Manley VOXBOX is quickly becoming my favorite preamp for tracking.”
– GrievesCustomer Reviews
I. Nandha
May 14, 2023
An absolute must
I can’t actually say too much about this, it came highly recommended and having used the hardware the software is as great.
Read MoreI. Nandha
May 14, 2023
An absolute must
I can’t actually say too much about this, it came highly recommended and having used the hardware the software is as great.
Read Morer. barbour
March 21, 2023
Manley VB
I love this Manley VoxBox it added life to my Vocal tracks played around with some of the different setting it's a must have.
Read MoreJ. Linley
February 24, 2023
Excellent for voice over work.
I have been using the Manley Voxbox for about a year now, and it is my go to when recording my trailer style voice overs. What an...
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Key Features
Exclusively licensed by Manley Laboratories, modeled by Universal Audio
World's only channel strip custom-designed for the ultimate vocal performance and production experience
Best of Manley's designs: Tube mic preamp, optical compressor, limiter/de-esser, and three band passive EQ
Feedback-style 60 dB tube mic preamp with Mic, Line, or Hi-Z input with Unison technology
Models entire VOXBOX circuit path, including transformers, tube amplifiers, passive inductor based filters, and optical gain reduction
Sidechain Unlink/Link, Output transformer bypass, plus final clean makeup gain or attenuation
Physical input impedance and front panel control of Gain staging and other preamp parameters via Unison
Requires a UAD DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
I. Nandha
An absolute must
I can’t actually say too much about this, it came highly recommended and having used the hardware the software is as great.
I. Nandha
An absolute must
I can’t actually say too much about this, it came highly recommended and having used the hardware the software is as great.
T. Spence
Manley Voxbox
The Ultimate Vocal Toolbox!!
M. BEREZIAK
VOXBOX
INCREDIBLE!!! AMAZING :)
r. barbour
Manley VB
I love this Manley VoxBox it added life to my
Vocal tracks played around with some of the different setting it's a must have.J. Linley
Excellent for voice over work.
I have been using the Manley Voxbox for about a year now, and it is my go to when recording my trailer style voice overs. What an amazing tool.
A. Santana
Excelente
Beutifull nice vocals
J. Reimann
Good plugin for vocals
In my oppinion, this plugin makes vocals better. An interesting detail of the channel strip is, that the compressor unit is in front of the preamp.
B. TURKOWIAK
Nice VoxBox
The Best channel strp from Universal Audio. It is super for vocal and difriend intstruments…:)
A. Hoover
Excellent Plugin
Very true to the hardware. Great tone and control. Useful on not only vocals but other instruments and busses as well.
J. Lardinois
The PERFECT Voice Over Tool
I don't know what else to say except this plugin is absolute magic-in-a-box for voice overs. You can't really set any wrong settings (very easily anyway) for voice overs. This plugin will make them sound magical and larger-than-life in some way or another.
Q. Davis
Go-To for tracking vocals
I have been using this as my go-to unison pre for the past 3+ years, when tracking vocals with my Manley Reference Cardiod mic into Avalon 737. Great sound for Hip-Hop, pop, R&B and more. 100% happy with it.
E. Chen
Good Channel Strip
Good Sound for Pop Vocal. Love it~
m. vaghela
Manley Voxbox Awesome product
Just amazed with product. Best vocal production product ever..
M. Zito
VOXBOX
Warm sounding pre paired with the TLM103 sounds great on vocals
P. Xu
The de-esser is smooth and effective.
The de-esser is superb and even better than dedicated de-ssers. If the EQ section can be before the compressor, it will be much more useful.
B. Lynn
Perfect addition
I produce mostly hip-hop records and having this plus the Avalon are essential for getting those pro vocals!
A. Hartmann
Nice touch on vocals
It is hard to explain what flavour this plugin has exactly, but it gives a definite unique character of sound that makes Manley plugins useful for every studios.
L. Spilger
Great for unison tracking
I use the voxbox for tracking vocals with my sm7b (+cloudfilter) in unison mode. It works great on some songs where my 1073 preamp doesn‘t do the job. It has a huge headroom to get the vocals in front. Pairs very Good with my voice!
D. Beatss
Perfect for tracking vocals
I love it’s sound, my costumers are very happy with the way that they sound while singing through this plugin
