ADA 64i-1.28i-2.56i owners manual
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing one of our professional ADA DIGITAL DELAYS, The .64i, 1,28i,
and 2.56i combine the latest in digital technology with innovative, yet cost effective designs.
They fulfill your long delay and special effects processing needs with fuli bandwidth at all
delay settings, more useful features, and better sound quality than anything else in their
respective classes.
To properly set-up and familiarize yourself with your new DIGITAL DELAY, read and follow
these operating instructions completely. Also, please take this time to fill-out and return your
enclosed WARRANTY CARD.
1.1 FEATURES
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.64i —Up to 640ms of delay at 16kHz bandwidth.
1.28i — Up to 1280ms of delay at 16kHz bandwidth.
2.56i —Up to 2560ms of delay at 16kHz bandwidth.
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Flanging, chorusing, doubling, slapback, long echos, infinite repeat.
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LED RATE indicator displays delay time for accurate, real-time echo setting.
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WAVEFORM control continuously blends the sweep modulation from triangle to sine to square
wave.
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PHASE reversal switch for positive and negative flanging.
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Remote footswitch control of EFFECT BYPASS and REPEAT HOLD (with optional FS-2 DUAL
FOOTSWITCH).
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MODULATION LEDS give a visual indication of the speed, direction, and position of the sweep as
it moves up and down.
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REGENERATION HI-CUT (EQ) variable between 16kHz to 1.0kHz.
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8:1 sweep for flanging and chorusing effects that sweep over a wider range than competing digital
delays.
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90dB dynamic range.
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One year parts and labor warranty.
1.2 PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
2.0 CONTROL FUNCTIONS
HEADROOM
A 4-step LED meter with a 30dB range which displays signal
level
relative
to
clipping
level.
INPUT LEVEL
A boost/attenuate preamp that accepts levels from -10dBV to
+20dBV.
INPUT IN
Engages or bypasses the effect section. (LED indicates Effect
is engaged.)
OUTPUT MIX
Determines the mix between the delay and dry signal.
OUTPUT LEVEL
Adjusts the EFFECT OUTPUT signal level up to +20dBM.
REGENERATION LEVEL
Controls the amount of the delayed signal fed back to the input.
REGENERATION HI-CUT
Reduces the high frequency content in the delayed audio
signal that is fed back to the input. Adjustable from 16kHz to
1.0kHz.
PHASE
Reverses the polarity of the delayed audio signal which is being
fed back to the delay line input and to the OUTPUT MIX.
REPEAT HOLD
Engages the infinite repeat function (remotely controllable).
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