VOCU VTE-1600 Compact Tape Echo (Hiwatt)

A slim-line Japanese tape delay that will fit on your pedalboard, similar to the Hiwatt tape echo. For sale serviced and in excellent working order. Requires 15v centre positive power supply.

Photos are of another unit we sold recently – current one is in similar excellent condition.

Vocu stands for Vivid Output and Capable Unit – catchy! Cool and compact little tape delay – perfect for a (large) pedalboard). Sounds good and works well – uses the same loops as the Roland Space echo range – a full-featured tape echo that’s a little larger than a paperback book. Instagram demo with our SH-7 below.

Will accept mic, instrument or line level inputs, has three delay modes – 150-600ms, 500-1600ms and a combination of both short and long heads. Has mix/wet-only switch (Cue/Mix Direct) for use as an effects send, controls for Master Level, Echo Time, Repeat and Echo Level as well as Input Level. The Flutter control engages an off-centre plastic wheel against the pinch roller to introduce extra warble and sense of a machine less well-maintained (the lever will rest at the mid point giving a sensible level of flutter, or can be pushed harder against the pinch roller for momentary bouts of extra warbliness). It takes a 15v centre positive power supply (not included – enquire, we may have something suitable).

Condition is excellent with minor signs of use/age.

For sales in UK/EU the price will include VAT. VAT-free sales are possible to businesses and individuals in the EU (outside the UK) with a valid VAT Number – please get in touch if you wish to buy this way.

Vocu VTE compact tape echo. Very similar or near identical to the Hiwatt Echo. Fully featured, uses Space Echo tapes. Serviced and for sale now – more details on www.soundgas.com. Heard here with our stunning Roland SH-7 (also for sale).

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