Strymon EC-1 Tape Delay

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A Timeless Classic Reborn Experience the dreamy sound of a classic ‘60s tape echo complete with the harmonic richness of the accompanying tube preamp. Enjoy organic and ethereal mo dulation produced by countless subtle mechanical imperfections, and easily dial in anything from warm slapback to expansive echo feedback beds with a strikingly gorgeous stereo image. Full-Featured Compact Stereo Tape Echo EC-1 offers impressive power and flexibility in a small and elegant form factor: Selectable tube-modeled preamp voices. Artifact-free tap tempo. Discrete stereo operation. Expression pedal capability. High-impedance, ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp. MIDI control of tempo, patch save/recall, and more. USB jack for firmware updates or controlling the pedal from a computer. Tape, Tubes, and the Best of the Best Development of EC-1 started with the groundbreaking single moving head algorithm originally developed for our El Capistan pedal, which is renowned for its lifelike reproduction of vintage tape echo. Sound Design Preamp Featuring meticulous tube modeling techniques, EC-1 offers a choice of two authentically reproduced preamp circuits that lend a subtle vintage character to your input signal. Strymon dTape System Our unique dTape technology precisely replicates every aspect of tape echo, including the effect of the moving head, tape condition, bias setting, and mechanical imperfections. Record Level Instantly dial in the desired amount of tape saturation with the flip of a switch. Mechanics Accurately captures fluctuations from motors and mechanical components for an organic stereo modulation effect. Tape Age Adjustable frequency characteristics for a full-bandwidth sound or warmer repeats. Repeats Designed for lush, high-level repeats without uncontrollable feedback. Features MIDI True/Buffered Bypass JFET Input Stereo ARM Processor Audio Quality Premium JFET analog front end Ultra low noise, high-performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor 32-bit floating point processing 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response Specifications High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo input Low impedance TRS stereo output Expression pedal input USB jack for MIDI control and firmware updates More Strong and lightweight anodized aluminum chassis Power requirements: 9V DC center-negative, 250mA (power supply not included) Dimensions: 4.6” x 2.7” x 2.5” (11.7 cm x 6.9 cm x 6.4 cm) Designed and built in the USA Show more