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Sony MU Series

The Sony MU Series, released in the late 1980s, offered a range of compact half-rack processors and amplifiers built for professional studio and broadcast use. Made in Japan, the lineup included the MU-R201 reverb, MU-L021 compressor/limiter, MU-E041 parametric EQ, MU-E311 and MU-E151 graphic EQs, MU-C031 crossover, MU-A081 and MU-A201 power amps, MU-P151 power distributor, MU-D100 cassette deck, and MU-X052V AV mixer. The MU-R201 became especially well known for its smooth, true-stereo reverb and remains highly regarded in Japanese studios today.

1986
Equalisers
/ Made In Japan

Sony MU-E311 31 Band Equaliser

The Sony MU-E311 was part of Sony's complete range of professional audio products, matching the aesthetic, sound quality and build quality of the Sony MU-R201 stereo digital reverb.
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Sony MU-E311
1986
Sony MU-R201 Reverb Impulse Responses
Digital Reverbs
Made In Japan /

Sony MU-R201 Stereo Digital Reverb

The Sony MU-R201 was released following the comparatively high-priced Sony DRE-2000 and marked Sony's initial foray into stereo processing for their reverbs. Although it gained limited traction in the western market, it achieved popularity in Japan. Despite this, Roger Nichols was an ardent proponent of the MU-R201 and employed it extensively in his mixing, including some of the Steely Dan mixes.
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1987
Compressors & Limiters
/ Made In Japan

Sony MU-L021 Stereo Compressor Limiter

The Sony MU-L021 is a professional stereo compressor limiter designed for use in studios. It features a built-in noise gate, transformerless balanced circuits, and variable control of key parameters. It is rack mountable and ideal for professional applications.
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Sony MU-L021
1988
Sony MU-C041
Equalisers
Made In Japan /

Sony MU-E041 Parametric Equaliser

The Sony MU-E041 is a professional-grade parametric equaliser featuring four-band EQ with independent control, boost/cut level switch, and transformerless balanced input/output circuits.
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1990
Compact Cassette Tape Recorders
/ Made In Japan

Sony MU-D100 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

Released in 1990, the Sony MU-D100 recorder features a design aesthetic that matches the Sony MU-R201, while offering advanced editing capabilities and a highly durable mechanism for professional use.
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Sony MU-D100