Serious chunk of early digital technology - 12 bit delay. One of the great (literally) digital delays. Serviced by a tech experienced with EMT gear. Supplied with our warranty.
It’s big. Really big.
One of the greatest analogue delays ever made. Serviced by a tech experienced with EMT gear. Supplied with our standard warranty.
Astonishing early 80s German technology and build quality. This thing is a monster with 6 outputs and a total of 7 transformers inside.
Note that we need to complete final testing on this unit and it will ship within 10 working days of purchase.
There is speculation that one of these was employed by Bowie/Visconti during the recording of Heroes at Hansa: we’d welcome confirmation or otherwise of this mystery online ‘fact’.
Here’s some info from the manual:
EMT 444 Electronic Time Delay Unit provides delay of audio signals and enables additional effects to be generated.
DELAY PROGRAM: The processed audio signal is available at 2,4 or 6 outputs, each selectable for any delay time between 0 and 255 ms in steps of 1 ms.
SPECIAL EFFECTS: Are possible, for instance:
COUPLING OF TWO UNITS: Two EMT 444 units can be cascaded for longer delay times or coupled in parallel to increase the number of inputs and/or outputs.
TECHNICAL DATA:
* Delay time: 1 to 255 ms, selectable for each output separately in 1 ms increments; switchable factors of 0,5 / 0,25 and 0,125 for fractional incrementing.
* Digital coding:
– internal: 14 bits
– A/D converter: 12 bits
– resolution: quasi-15 bit through threefold switching of the quantizing range
* Sampling frequency: 32 kHz
* Storage capacity: 112 kbits
* Input: balanced and floating
* Input impedance: more than 10 kOhms
* Input level: +6 dB / 1,55 V nominal level, adjustable between -10 to 15 dB
* Outputs: 2,4 or 6; balanced and floating (1,2 or 3 OUTPUT plug-in units)
* Output impedance: less than 40 ohms
* Output level: +6 dB / 1,55 V nominal level, adjustable between -10 to 15 dB
* Clipping level: 6 dB above nominal level
* Signal-to-noise ratio:
– RMS, unweighted – more than 78 dB
– Peak weighted – more than 72 dB
* Frequency response: 20 Hz to 15 kHz (+1/-3 dB)
* Harmonic distortion: less than 0,3% at nominal level and 1 kHz
* Coupling:
– Digital loop operation (1 unit)
– Analog feedback (ECHO, 1 unit)
– Digital cascade coupling (2 units)
– Digital parallel coupling (2 or more units)
* Power connection:
– 100 to 120 V
– 220 to 240 V
– 50 to 60 Hz
* Power consumption: approx. 70 VA
* Dimensions for rack mounting: 483 x 221 x 456 mm (W x H x D)
* Dimensions in tabletop cabinet: 505 x 255 x 525 mm (W x H x D)
* Weight: approx. 29 kg or 64 lbs
Recently serviced by an EMT specialist. In excellent condition, the face is superb with only a couple of minor dings or signs of wear. The case is very clean with minimal signs of age or rack rash. See photos for more information on cosmetic condition.
Switchable voltage for use anywhere in the world - it will be set up ready for you to use before we ship.
For sales in UK/EU, this item is on the margin scheme for second hand goods. VAT-free sales are not possible for this item.
We can't stop here, this is bat country! Our next auction (November 22nd) features some head-turning, show-stopping synths, however we also wanted to put the spotlight...
PUBLISHED: 21st Nov 2023
Tony takes a dive into the new Welsh-made Wellspring Stereo Reverb and comes up with a very big smile on his face.
PUBLISHED: 17th Oct 2023
We stand behind our gear with a guarantee of your satisfaction - see the FAQ section above for full details and buy with complete confidence.
When buying more than one item you only pay the shipping on the item with the highest shipping cost. Calculated automatically at checkout.
Get in touch via the contact page. We know & love our gear and we want to ensure you get something that matches your needs (that, and we just like talking gear).