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Output Impedance
Determines the impedance seen by the spring recovery circuit. Prac-
tically defined by the spring recovery circuitry used.
Decay Time
Decay time specifies, as its name suggests, how long it takes for the
reverb tail to fade into inaudibility. Different decay times often suit
different applications better than another.
Input / Output Electrical Coupling
Spring reverb driver / recovery circuits are designed following a num-
ber of common circuit topologies. In order for the chosen topology
to work, the input and output coils inside the spring tank should be
either insulated or grounded, depending on the used design.
Locking Devices
Determines whether the spring tank has a locking device in order to
fix the springs in place during transport.
Mounting Type
Since the spring tanks are mechanical in their operation, they are also
fabricated having a specific mounting direction in mind. Having the
tank mounted any way other than the originally intended affects the
characteristics of the perceived reverberation effect.
