MAXON FL-9 ANALOG FLANGER.
A top-selling model of the original 9-Series, the FL-9's wide operation
range and full frequency response allow it to work with any input
signal to create a diverse assortment of modulation and time-delay
effects. Improved construction including through-hole, glass reinforced
epoxy PCB's, snap-in PCB connectors, and true bypass switching
guarantee trouble free performance while the combination of one
Panasonic MN3207 BBD IC and one Signetics NE570 compander provides warm
yet crystal-clear flanging with zero clock noise. Rate, Depth and
Regeneration controls allow the user to dial in everything from
shimmering chorus and vibrato to hollow, metallic overtones to thick,
jet-like flanging sweeps.
In addition to these standard
controls the FL-9 features a Delay Time knob that allows for a vast
array of all-new spatial effects. The Delay Time control exhibits an
inverse relation between the delay time and the frequency shift of the
flange - as the delay time increases, the frequency that is shifted
decreases. This inverse relation creates an amazingly realistic,
three-dimensional flanging effect. In addition, the Delay Time control
is interactive with the Rate and Depth controls, so that if you
increase the Depth, the Delay Time range increases, and if you increase
the Speed, the Delay Time changes faster.
Like other
time-delay models in the Maxon line, the FL-9 uses an analog comb
filtering circuit to provide its lush effect. A comb filter
reintroduces the delayed signal against the original signal, generating
"double level" peaks and "cancellation" notches at certain frequency
points that create the effect. If there is a downside to comb
filtering, it is that the peaks can cause the output level of the unit
to be louder than when bypassed. In an effort to eliminate this
problem, the FL-9 has been carefully calibrated to provide unity gain
when engaged. In addition, the FL-9's performance is kept exceptionally
quiet thanks to a Signetics #NE570 compander and true bypass switching
using a 4PDT mechanical switch.
Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
Input Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
Output Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
Outputs: 1
Residual Noise: -98 dB or less (input shorted IHF-A weighted)
Delay Time: 1.0 mSec to 12.8 mSec
Speed Frequency: 0.03 Hz to 12 Hz
Controls: Speed, Width, Delay Time, Regeneration
Switch: Normal/Effect (true bypass configuration w/4PDT switch)
Power Supply: 6F22 9V Manganese dry cell battery x1 or Maxon AC adaptor
Power Consumption: 25 mA (9 V) or 25 mA (10 V)
Dimensions: 74 mm (W) x 124 mm (D) x 54 mm (H)
AUDIO DEMOS:
HARMONY CENTRAL USER REVIEWS:
Sound Quality: 10
Right
away I could tell the sound quality was top notch, I guess this is why
I held in there for so long. Very clean and transparent. I had an old
Ibanez flanger...the one with the "chicklet" knob. That made my guitar
sound thin. The FL-9 sounds full and phat, unless I set it to a severe
comb filter setting. I really like the way the depth control controls
how the effect is either a part of your sound or floating above it!
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