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Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 1.0 17

Changing the battery

If you need to change the battery of your pedal, 
proceed as follows:

–  Unscrew the thumb-screw on the back of the 

pedal and detach the back-plate.

–  Unmount the old battery and attach the new 

battery to the battery clip making sure the po-
larity is correct.

–  Remount the back-plate.

Notes regarding batteries

–  Batteries must never be heated, taken apart or 

thrown into fire or water.

–  Only rechargeable batteries can be recharged.
–   Remove the battery when the pedal is not 

being used for a longer period of time to save 
battery life.

–  Dispose batteries according to local laws and 

regulations.

Technical Specifications

–  Delay Types: 9 + Ton Looper
–  Max Delay length: 7 seconds
–  Max Loop length: Mono: 40 seconds
–  Stereo: 20 seconds
–  Mono/Stereo: Auto-sensing – automatic 

Mono or True Stereo mode depending on the 
connections used

–  Bypass mode:  

True Bypass (Buffered Bypass optional)

–  Signal Circuitry: Analog Dry-Through
–  Dimensions (W x D x H):  

72 x 122 x 50 mm / 2.8 x 4.8 x 2.0”

–  Input Connector Types:  

2 Standard ¼” jack – mono/TS

–  Output Connector Types:  

2 Standard ¼” jack – mono/TS

–  Power Input: Standard 9V DC, centre nega-

tive >100 mA (not supplied)

–  Battery option: Standard 9V (not supplied)
–  Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
–  Output Impedance: 100 Ω

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Summary of Contents for Alter Ego Delay

Page 1: ...Alter Ego Delay...

Page 2: ...the right setup 8 Inputs outputs controls 10 1 Power input 10 2 Audio inputs 10 3 Audio outputs 10 4 Footswitch 10 5 DELAY Delay time control 11 6 REGEN Regeneration control 11 7 MIX Effect level cont...

Page 3: ...receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories speci fied by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod brack et or table specified by t...

Page 4: ...there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turni...

Page 5: ...both internal and external hyperlinks For exam ple clicking the TC Electronic logo in the upper left corner of each page will take you to the table of contents To get the most from this manual please...

Page 6: ...ed that this software could create nearly any sound that you want it to My mind began to race with the possibilities and I knew relatively quickly what we would create Being a complete delay geek I ow...

Page 7: ...age In the unlikely event of transit damage inform the carrier and supplier If damage has occurred keep all packaging as it can be used as evidence of excessive handling force Set Connect a 9V power s...

Page 8: ...Setup examples Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 1 0 6 Setup examples Alter Ego Delay in front of the amp Modulation Pedals Looper Pedal Combo Input Drive Pedals Reverb Pedals...

Page 9: ...Setup examples Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 1 0 7 Alter Ego Delay in an FX Loop FX Loop Send FX Loop Return Modulation Pedals Looper Pedal Combo Input Drive Pedals Reverb Pedals...

Page 10: ...delay effect and a volume pedal Great Now which setup is right for you It really depends on how you intend to shape your sound I want to be able to turn down the volume of everything Cool Then you wi...

Page 11: ...o trail out when I use my volume pedal Awesome In that case place your volume pedal before Alter Ego Delay so Alter Ego Delay can work its magic Modulation Pedals Looper Pedal Combo Input Drive Pedals...

Page 12: ...mono input e g your amp connect the M output jack of Alter Ego Delay to the other de vice s input If the next device in the signal chain has stereo inputs e g another stereo effect pedal con nect the...

Page 13: ...The direct unprocessed signal is always passed at the original level unity gain Only the level of delay repeats is changed when turning the MIX knob 8 Delay type selector Use the Delay type selector t...

Page 14: ...love with Typically when you think of delay and modulation you think of a chorusing effect My unit developed more of a vibrato than a chorus On lower settings it just added a very subtle 3D effect bu...

Page 15: ...no way asso ciated or affiliated with TC Electronic These product names and descriptions are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the prod ucts that were studied during product devel opment U...

Page 16: ...in your pedal as often as you like and the best part It s totally free Transferring TonePrints to the pedal So how do I load new TonePrints into my pedal Use USB Luke or beam it Transferring TonePrint...

Page 17: ...ters and effect behavior it s your vision your sound Customize knob function and knob range to suit your needs and sounds Audition your sonic creations in real time live make changes on the fly and l...

Page 18: ...your guitar and the first pedal or if you use many pedals on your board or if you use a long cable from your board to the amp then the best solution will most likely be to set the first and the last p...

Page 19: ...batteries according to local laws and regulations Technical Specifications Delay Types 9 TonePrint Looper Max Delay length 7 seconds Max Loop length Mono 40 seconds Stereo 20 seconds Mono Stereo Auto...

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