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Ibanez DM 1100 Digital Delay - $150 (Ridgewood)
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Multiple inputs and outputs.
A couple of the pots are slightly scratchy, a few knobs are missing and there's some scratches on the casing, but everything works as it should.
Includes manual.
Pick-up only.
Cash or Venmo.
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The Ibanez DM1100 Digital Delay incorporates state-of-the-art circuitry and includes modulation and hold facilities in addition to straight delay effects. A maximum delay time of 3600ms is available, but it should be realized that the maximum bandwidth has been restricted to 8kHz in order to facilitate this.
The input is converted into eight bits, but pre-emphasis and low-noise companding circuitry enable the equivalent input noise to be kept down to a surprisingly respectable -95dBm, with the minimum of distortion.
The input is immediately followed by level and tone controls, the level control incorporating a pull switch that configures the input stage as a microphone amplifier, which means that a mic can be plugged directly into the input without the need for a mixer or special preamp. A five-section LED meter enables the input level to be matched accurately for optimum performance.
Next in line is an eight-position rotary delay time selector, and a fine delay time control pot that enables delays of between seven and 3600ms to be quickly and easily set up. There's no numeric readout of delay time - undoubtedly a cost-cutting move - but for most purposes this is not an essential facility.
The modulation and speed controls come next, and these are used to produce chorus, flanging and vibrato effects. Another pull switch is incorporated into the feedback pot to reverse the phase of the feedback signal, and this means that subtle changes of colour can be introduced into flanging and chorus effects. This is a useful facility and one I was pleased to see on a unit in this price category.
Instead of the more usual level and balance controls, delayed and dry signals have independent level pots, which some users may find more convenient. The array of front panel controls is completed by the bypass and hold switches, rear panel jacks being provided for remote switching facilities.
All pushbuttons - including the mains switch - have an LED status indicator, which is a sensible idea considering the dimly-lit venues in which this sort of outboard unit is likely to be used.