Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide
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Delay Type
Delay allows adjustment of the effect delay. The Master Fader app comes with five delays to choose from:
mono, tape echo, stereo, ping-pong and multi-tap. A button displaying the current delay type may be
tapped to reveal the other delay types. Tap the delay you would like for the selected channel. The image
will change to reflect the delay type chosen.
Delay Type
Description
Examples
Mono
The mono delay provides an echo effect with a mono delay line. Mono delay is great for added
depth and space. Pink Floyd
guitarist David Gilmour is one
of the kings of delay.
Tape Echo
Tape Echo provides a single, relatively rapid delay of the original
signal, with the added warmth that vintage tape-based echo
units provided.
Often used on vocals for a
1950’s-era feel, or on guitars
for a surf-type tone.
Stereo
The stereo delay is a stereo version of the mono delay, with a left
and right input and a left and right output. Each side (left and
right) has its own set of controls).
A guitarist with dual outputs
(or A/B switcher) can create
interesting stereo delays,
setting each amp’s delay times
independent of the other one.
Ping-Pong
The ping pong delay works the same as the stereo delay,
with the exception that the feedback is routed to the opposite
channel, producing a bouncing sound as the delayed signal
bounces from left to right.
Similar to the stereo delay
example, but instead of each
delay being set independently
of the other, this creates a
steady ping-pong delay with
varying speed.
Multi-Tap
This allows you to create two delays with different lengths.
With added feedback, you can
create very interesting effects
on a guitar solo.
