Finely Tuned Digital Engine and the Non-linear Behaviors - The Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Pedal

Introduced in 1983 by our parent company Roland, the SDE-3000 is revered for its beautifully rich sound and distinctive modulation. The coveted SDE tone was realized through a finely tuned digital engine and the non-linear behaviors of the supporting analog circuitry,including magnetic saturation in the anti-alias filter, evolving modulation produced by the components of the time, and an altered triangle LFO shape.

• The iconic character of the Roland SDE-3000 rackmount delay in a BOSS compact pedalBeautiful vintage digitaldelaytones with expanded creative range
• Distinctive modulation with independent Rate and Depth knobs
• HiCut control for shaping the high-frequency amount
• Variable Offset feature for creating uniquesoundswitha secondary delay line
• Adjustable maximum delay time: 800 ms(mono/stereo)or 1600 ms(mono)
• Two stereo delay options: panning and discrete stereo
• Versatileoutputmodes:stereo,wet/dry,and dry mute (mono or stereo)
• Tap tempoand carryover functions
• Jack for extended control with up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
• TRS MIDI input for syncing to external MIDI clock signals
• BOSS five-yearwarranty

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method (Adaptive Focus method improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the AD and DA converters)
• DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Nominal Input Level: INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: -20 dBu
• Maximum Input Level: INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: +7 dBu
• Input Impedance: INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: 1 MΩ
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: -20 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: +7 dBu
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 1 kΩ
• Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 10 kΩ or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Controls: TIME, FEEDBACK, LEVEL, DEPTH, RATE, HI CUT, OFFSET Knobs; Pedal switch; CARRYOVER switch
• Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of Tempo and check battery)
• Connectors: INPUT A (MONO) jack, INPUT B jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type; CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type; DC IN jack; MIDI IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
• Current Draw: 75 mA
• Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use: Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours
• Dimensions: 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm / 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
• Weight (including battery): 450 g / 1 lb
• Accessories Included: Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information"), Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
• Options (sold separately): AC adaptor: PSA series; Footswitch: FS-5U; Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7; Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5; TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: SDE-3
SKU: I797722-GA260918-5-WHXD
UPC: 761294520956

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