Fairfield, Australia
About this listing
The AD-9 Pro offers superior sound quality to the original Maxon AD-9 as well as several new features.When
Panasonic closed down their BBD production line in the mid 2000’s,
Maxon had a tall task ahead of them to redesign their legendary AD-9
Analog Delay around a different IC chip. The resultant AD-9 Pro trumps
the original version, offering several new features and a decidedly
superior tone.The AD-9 Pro provides 450 milliseconds of fat,
warm analog delay tone thanks to 4 x custom-made Maxon MC4107D Bucket
Brigade IC’s. The delay repeats of the AD-9 Pro are filtered using
Maxon's proprietary noise reduction circuitry which reduces the
aliasing, clock noise and distortion common to analogs. The result is a
rounder, smoother delay repeat that doesn’t overpower the original
note.With a wider dynamic range and max input level of +12 dB,
the AD-9 Pro can accept signal from any source. This improved response
offers a better balance between low and high frequency ranges, creating a
delay tone that is clear and firm while still retaining that
characteristic analog warmth. It also allows the Pro to be used in line
level effects loops on amplifiers.The AD-9 Pro features a
Multi-Head mode controlled by a top-mounted mini switch. This switch
activates a midstream delay feedback loop, creating polyrhythmic repeats
against the main delay repeat. The Multi-Head mode can create a
striking Tape Echo simulation, or it can be used to create ambient
reverb effects at shorter delay time settings.Topping off the
AD-9 Pro are dual outputs that allow routing of the dry and delayed
signals to two separate amps or mixer channels. Both outputs feature
Mechanical True Bypass via a 4PDT switch.100% Analog Delay with 450 mS delay timeGorgeous, warm, organic delay toneSpecial filtering on repeats to reduce distortionMulti-Tap switch for “beat-split” effectsCapable of Self-oscillation effectsStereo (wet/dry) outputsWorks in FX loop or front-end of ampTrue Bypass Switching
Original PriceA$599
17% price drop
New PriceA$499
+ A$10 Shipping
Free shipping when combined
