{"product_id":"t-rex-binson-echorec-delay","title":"T-Rex Binson Echorec Magnetic Drum Delay, 4 Playback Heads, Repeat\/Swell, Balanced XLR I\/O","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe legendary magnetic-drum delay, reborn — T-Rex's Binson Echorec recreates the mechanical drum echo heard on classic recordings by David Gilmour and Hank Marvin, using a real rotating drum and physical recording and playback heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy guitarists choose this pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal magnetic-drum echo — a custom alloy drum spins past physical recording and playback heads for the authentic Binson voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo recording heads (short and long) plus four individually switchable playback heads, each with its own level control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat\/Swell switch changes between standard delay (repeats decay away) and swell (overlapping repeats act like a lush reverb-delay hybrid).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum Speed control adjustable \u003cstrong\u003e±20%\u003c\/strong\u003e for pitch and rhythm modulation effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced 1\/4\" inputs and outputs for both studio and live rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic Eye level meter and hand-built-in-Denmark construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Volume — mix of the wet echo signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Head Selector — Rec 1 (short) or Rec 2 (long); Head 2 sits at three times the spacing of Head 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum Speed — \u003cstrong\u003e±20%\u003c\/strong\u003e speed variation for pitch and rhythm modulation; the center position matches the original unit's speed. Slower speeds add low end, faster speeds brighten the repeats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Level — how hard the signal is recorded onto the drum; high settings add compression, overdrive and fuzz. The Magic Eye shows input strength and saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayback Heads 1–4 — individual on\/off selectors; combine any set for multi-tap patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat — feedback amount; controls how many times the pattern repeats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat\/Swell Switch — standard delay or reverb-like overlapping echoes. Swell works independently of the playback selectors; with all heads off, the swells come without repeats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Tone — rolls off the high frequencies of the repeats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass Switch — engages the effect; hold it for more than \u003cstrong\u003e2 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e in bypass to stop the drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayback Level Trimmers — rear-mounted per-head trim controls, factory pre-set, adjustable with a small flat screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" input and balanced XLR input — accepts instruments, effects pedals or line-level signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" output and balanced XLR output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpression pedal input for Drum Speed control on the fly (\u003cstrong\u003e±20%\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal bypass input for a momentary footswitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e only, center-negative, \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e center pin — dedicated supply included; do not substitute a standard 9V or 12V supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent draw \u003cstrong\u003e300 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e at 24V DC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo battery operation — the drum motor runs from the included supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Rex Binson Echorec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24V DC power supply with interchangeable plug blades (USA, Europe, Australia, UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinson oil for drum lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the drum with a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, reaching it between Record Heads 1 and 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the heads by sliding paper between the heads and the drum while turning the drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricate the drum with the included Binson oil at the lowest speed setting; clean the mechanism if mechanical noise increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-Rex Binson Echorec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic-drum delay (mechanical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e record (short\/long), \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrum speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e±20%\u003c\/strong\u003e around approx. \u003cstrong\u003e32 m\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcho Volume, Record Head Selector, Drum Speed, Record Level, Playback Heads 1–4, Repeat, Repeat\/Swell, Echo Tone, Bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" jack, XLR balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" jack, XLR balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression (drum speed), external bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. \u003cstrong\u003e500 kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. \u003cstrong\u003e1 kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e center-negative, \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e pin, \u003cstrong\u003e300 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e (supply included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (incl. knobs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9.84 × 7.48 × 3.94 in\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e250 × 190 × 100 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.73 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e2.6 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real magnetic-drum delay?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — a custom alloy drum physically rotates past a set of recording and playback heads. It is not a digital emulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the Replicator D'Luxe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are mechanical, real-media delays from T-Rex. The Binson Echorec records onto a rotating magnetic drum with four playback heads and a Repeat\/Swell mode, for chiming, multi-tap repeats; the Replicator D'Luxe uses a moving tape loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a standard 9V pedalboard supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the Echorec requires the included \u003cstrong\u003e24V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e300 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e supply (center-negative, 2.0 mm pin). Do not substitute a 9V or 12V brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the XLR output work with a mixer or PA?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the balanced XLR input and output let you run the Echorec from a mixing console for studio work or live applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it sit in my chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e It accepts instrument, effects-pedal and line-level signals, so it works after your drives, in an amp effects loop or on a console send. Set Record Level by watching the Magic Eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop the drum when I'm not playing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the bypass switch for more than 2 seconds while in bypass and the drum stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I control drum speed with my foot?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — connect an expression pedal to the EXP input to sweep drum speed by ±20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-Rex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43958866247933,"sku":"811059012001","price":1790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/t-rex-binson-echorec-front.jpg?v=1785529083","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-us\/products\/t-rex-binson-echorec-delay","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}