The Multivox MX-312 Multi Echo is a vintage analog delay unit, released in the late 1970s by the now-defunct Multivox Corporation. It's based on tape echo technology, which was a popular method of creating delay effects before digital delay processors became widespread. The MX-312 became known for its lush, warm echoes and the added character that only tape delay can provide. Here’s an overview of its key features:
Key Features: Tape-Based Delay: The MX-312 employs a magnetic tape loop to create delays. The tape continuously runs through the unit, recording the incoming audio and playing it back at different intervals to produce echo and delay effects. This adds a unique warmth and natural modulation, as the sound degrades over time with tape wear.
Three Playback Heads: The MX-312 offers three playback heads, allowing for multiple echo patterns and feedback effects. You can select different head combinations to create varying delay times and rhythmic echo effects, making it versatile for musicians seeking anything from slapback delays to complex, overlapping echoes.
Adjustable Feedback: The feedback control (sometimes labeled as "repeat") determines how many times the echo repeats. Cranking this up can create thick, reverb-like sounds or even self-oscillating feedback, which is popular in experimental music settings.
Reverb Section: In addition to delay, the MX-312 features a spring reverb section, which can be used alone or blended with the echo for a more ambient and spacious effect. Spring reverbs are known for their distinctive, metallic quality, adding another layer of vintage charm to the unit.
Multiple Input/Output Options: The MX-312 has separate inputs and outputs for different instruments or line-level signals. It’s ideal for studio use or as part of a live rig, especially for guitarists, keyboard players, and vocalists looking to add analog tape delay to their sound.
Rich Analog Sound: Thanks to its all-analog signal path, the MX-312 delivers a warm, natural tone with subtle saturation and tape hiss, which some musicians find desirable. Its imperfections and slight variations in delay times contribute to the "organic" feel that tape delay enthusiasts love.
Converted to 240 Volts. Loaded with fresh tape.
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Product Specs
- Item Number: 15008
- Make: Multivox
- Model: MX-312 Multi Echo
- Condition: Good
- Finish: Black
- Categories: effects-and-pedals ⇒ delay ⇒ pedal
- Year: 1970s
- Made In: Japan
- MPN: 15008