Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Effects Pedal Gray

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Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Effects Pedal Gray

Name: Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Effects Pedal
Brand: Strymon
SKU: M20069000001000
Price: 279.00 USD
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Overview

A tape echo pedal with lush decay and vintage tube warmth.

The Strymon EC-1 single head dTape echo effects pedal brings the iconic sound of 1960s tape echo into the modern era with unmatched precision a

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EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Effects Pedal Specifications:

Audio Quality

Front end: Premium JFET analog
Converters: 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A
Processor: 520MHz ARM Superscalar
Processing: 32-bit floating point
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 116dB

Inputs and Outputs

Input: High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo
Output: Low impedance TRS stereo
Expression input: Supports TRS expression pedal MiniSwitch MultiSwitch Plus or TRS MIDI
USB jack: Allows MIDI control via computer and firmware updates

Construction

Chassis: Strong and lightweight anodized aluminum
Dimensions: 4.6" deep x 2.7" wide x 2.5" tall
Dimensions (metric): 11.7 cm deep x 6.9 cm wide x 6.4 cm tall
Design: Made in the USA

Power

Requirements: Maximum 9 volts DC center-negative
Minimum current: 250mA
Power supply: Not included

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Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Effects Pedal Gray

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A tape echo pedal with lush decay and vintage tube warmth.

The Strymon EC-1 single head dTape echo effects pedal brings the iconic sound of 1960s tape echo into the modern era with unmatched precision a

EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo Effects Pedal Specifications:

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