Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Pedal

Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Pedal, New, Action Position Back

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Bring classic echoplex-like tape delay tones to your rig with this single head emulation, equipped with a JFET analog front end for added preamp warmth.

Overview

Development of EC-1 started with the groundbreaking single moving head algorithm originally developed for the El Capistan pedal, which is renowned for its lifelike reproduction of vintage tape echo.

From there, Strymon were fortunate to acquire what turned out to be a very special Echoplex EP-2, as the unit was in amazingly good condition and had been worked on by storied technician Cesar Diaz. Strymon discovered that several purposeful and skillfully-implemented modifications had been made to the unit, including tweaks to the tube preamp for a warmer sound closer in frequency response to an EP-3. The modifications seemed aimed at bringing the best aspects of the various vintage Echoplex models into a single unit, and the inspiring result significantly informed development of EC-1, imbuing it with a special character that is immediately nostalgic.

Selectable tube-modeled preamp voices. Artifact-free tap tempo. Discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right stereo inputs. Straightforward controls and expression pedal capability. High-impedance, ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp for exceptional touch sensitivity, dynamics and feel. MIDI control of tempo, patch save/recall and more. Premium components, rugged construction and a USB jack for performing firmware updates or controlling the pedal from a computer.

Features:

- High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo input
- Low impedance TRS stereo output… read more
- Expression pedal input allows the connection of a TRS expression pedal, MiniSwitch, MultiSwitch Plus, or TRS MIDI connection
- USB jack for controlling via MIDI from a computer or for performing firmware updates
- Premium JFET analog front end
- Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters provide uncompromising audio quality
- 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
- 32-bit floating point processing
- 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
- Audio Input Impedance: 1M Ohm
- Audio Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
- Typical signal to noise ratio: 116dB

Specs

- Type: Single Head dTape Echo Delay Pedal
- Controls: Time, Mix, Tape Age, Repeats, Mechanics, Record Level (3-position toggle), Footswitch
- Inputs: High-impedance ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo input, EXP/MIDI jack (TRS), USB-C
- Outputs: Low-impedance TRS stereo output
- Bypass: True Bypass (default for mono) / Buffered Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
- Maximum Delay Time: 50ms to 1 second
- Power Requirements: 9V DC center-negative, minimum 250mA (power supply not included)
- Current Draw: 250mA minimum
- Impedance (Input): 1 Meg Ohm
- Impedance (Output): 100 Ohm
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 116dB typical
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters
- Sample Rate: 96kHz
- Bit Depth: 24-bit

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 0.67 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 3 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Z120-EC1

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: (805) 468-8788, (800) 980-8160
Email: support@strymon.net
Web: https://www.strymon.net/contact/

Strymon EC-1 User Manual