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The EF-X3R is the latest offering in Echo Fix’s line of tape echo products.
Built in Australia to the highest quality standards, the EF-X3R includes many of the most requested features and builds on the momentum and trust gained after 3 years of manufacturing the EF-X2.
$3699.00
The EF-X3R is the marquee offering from ECHO FIX. The EF-X3R has been designed as a modern tape echo machine that builds on the tradition of vintage effects like the Roland RE-301 Space Echo.
At the heart the EF-X3R is a world class tape echo which offers three playback heads and seven mode settings for various rhythmic patterns in true Space Echo fashion.
Echo Fix has also added a fourth head for Sound on Sound looping, which may be engaged separately for building out loops, drones, and generally tape-rich textures.
At the right side of the panel are essential delay controls: Tape Speed, Feedback, Echo Volume, plus Treble and Bass controls for tonal sculpting.
The EF-X3R is the rack mountable version of this extraordinary machine, and makes it simple for integrating into a permanent studio rack or a world class touring rig.
The EF-X3R is a magical unit, and like the RE-301 Chorus Echo, the EF-X3R blends the analog tape delay with a lush Bucket Brigade Chorus and an incredible spring reverb into one audio sumptuous effect. The EF-X3R is totally gooey analog from start to finish.
Echo Fix began by fixing old Space Echo units, and as such they quickly became very familiar with the common points of failure in those vintage devices. When engineering their modern day echo units, they were built from the ground up for unmatched reliability and performance. This includes a switch to disengage the tape motor when using the EF-X3R for its preamp or chorus effects, thereby extending the longevity of your tape.
To round out the unit, the EF-X3R also contains a true, analog Bucket Brigade Chorus chorus with front panel Rate and Depth controls plus an on/off switch. You can bring in signals through the balanced input on the rear, but the front panel also offers a special guitar/line input with a beautifully crunchy FET preamp for tasteful saturation.
Control the Feedback and Delay Speed with control voltage, or plug in footswitches to remotely control the EF-X3R. For additional fun, each head offers its own output on the back of the unit, allowing you to craft custom multi-tap delay arrangements with a mixer or DAW.
So the EF-X3R at its core, is an analog hardware tape echo, but it goes beyond old-school tape delays, with additional controls and options. Features include stereo ping pong delays from a mono source, analog BBD Chorus, Analog Spring Reverb, CV control and more.
You simply need to be in a room with one of these units - You’ll know what we mean by this... Used as an effect, it simply makes everything sound better. Turn up the echo volume, dial in some feedback and watch as the unit self-oscillates into life and becomes an instrument more than an effect. The EF-X3R will change the way you make music.
The EF-X3R is a labor of love that takes time to build (and get from Australia). This means that it takes a bit of planning and luck to make sure we have them in stock. We keep a permanent demo unit in house to make sure you can hear what makes this such an important item that needs to join you rig.
Please note: New units ship with black powder coated internal hardware (NOT CHROME). Chrome hardware is no longer available.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
3RU 19" Rack Mountable with sliding drawer system for easy tape replacement.
100% Analog
Rocking an Analog Bucket Brigade Chorus & Analog Spring Reverb, the EF-X3R boasts a 100% analog signal path.
2 Tape loops supplied with each unit.
Built to withstand the rigors of the road with the highest quality and robust components used throughout
A newly implemented auto tape stop circuit has been designed to extend tape life.
High quality scratch resistant front panel.
Direct playback head outputs allowing for external panning for stereo ping pong delays from a mono source. Analog BBD Chorus with rate and depth controls Analog Spring Reverb. Independent SOS switching for longer delay time (1.2 seconds).
For nearly 15 years, they have been keeping tape echo alive. Now that they make their own, their standards are higher than ever. Rest assured that your machine will be the most capable, reliable tape echo on the market, supported by a team with some of the best customer service in the industry.
Auto tape stop when no audio signal present to extend tape and motor life (There is a switch at the rear to disable this feature).
CV Control for Motor Speed and Feedback level (0-5v) via compatible Expression Pedals
Four echo playback heads (including SOS head)
2 Years Warranty for all pre-sale purchases with peace of mind that this is made by a company that has been operating for more than 15 years specializing in tape echo repair and spare parts
Motor ON/OFF Switch for tape slow down effect
Four echo playback heads (including SOS head)
Tape Speed - 4 IPS to 15 IPS
Analog tape echo/delay
Bucket Brigade Chorus with rate and depth controls
Analog spring reverb
Two front Panel color options: Silver or Black
Bass and Treble Controls (Echo Signal)
Vintage Guitar/Line FET Preamp (Front Panel)
High/Low Output level switch (Front Panel Output)
Mute the reverb, echo and chorus signal via remote foot switches
Individual outputs for each playback head offer flexibility never-before-seen in a tape echo, with the ability to achieve a classic Stereo Ping-Pong delay effect from a mono source by panning each playback head externally via a mixer or DAW
Balanced Input and Output at rear
Direct WET output at rear for Reverb/Chorus
Individual playback head outputs for stereo effects from mono source.
Comes with a worldwide-compatible, 100 - 240v power supply (no step-down or other transformers required)
Power requirements: 12VDC @ 2A, center positive, 2.1mm ID / 5.5mm OD barrel connector
3RU 19" Rack Mount with sliding drawer system for easy tape replacement
Inches: 19" (w) x 17: (d) x 5.25"(h)
Metric (cm): 49.3 (w) x 35.8 (d) x 8.3 (h)
Weight: 24.4lb / 12kg
Feel free to be as specific as you like in your inquiry, or you can wait until we respond.