Tefi Vintage Lab Ms. DELAYETTE User manual
Te Vintage Lab is pleased to welcome you to our family. We hope you
enjoy using our new Ms. Delayette analog tape voiced echo/reverb.
Feel free to get in touch for any suggestions or clarications as to how
you might best use the effect. Play music and enjoy using our pro-
ducts!
Mistress Delayette - Analog Tape Voiced Echo
The soul of a veteran magnetic echo today lives on enclosed in a mo-
dern boutique pedal. Mistress Delayette, queen of Germanic beauty
in the 60s and today an elderly but still very attractive, symbolizes
the still current charm of the echo and reverb sounds typical of vinta-
ge magnetic units such as the Binson Echorec, Echolette NG51S, and
Maestro Echoplex EP-1. In the machines of that period, high delity
repetions was sought; because of their mechanical nature, without
accurate and constant maintenance, these effects tend to have pro-
blems related to the tape dragging, that generate their unique and di-
stinctive sounds. The TEFI Vintage Lab research team has created an
echo/reverb pedal effect with a Hi-Fi response, but with the possibility
of being altered by simulating the aging of the machine with the WOW
and FLUTTER commands that are completely analog and specially
calibrated to obtain maximum realism of reproduction. Two modes of
operation, the classic Echo and the Nachhall, where a second virtual
reproduction head is added, multiplying the repetitions similar to
the multiple reections of many walls where each one characterized
by a different response. The Nachhall mode is useful for reverb and
slap back echo effects. It is possible to connect two external controls:
an expression pedal to change the frequency of repetitions (motor
speed), while a switch-momentary pedal can trigger instantaneous
self-oscillation (feedback). Ms. Delayette will take you to unexplored
worlds, with natural sound, versatility, and a wealth of functions.
Ms. DELAYETTE Operating Manualwww.tevintagelab.it
Dimensions
Pedal for “Feedback” activation
Signal switching
Power connection/ground type
Output Impedance
Min-Max Time
Supply voltage/
Power consumption
Exp. Pedal for “Motor Speed”
control
9Vdc/ca.700mW
(I-max= 80mA @9Vdc)
50-100 kOhm voltage divider
connected (es. Korg EXP-2)
Enclosure material
Weight
Input Impedance
120x127x53 mm
Momentary or Bistable
True-bypass
Negative tip/negative ground
470 Ohm
60-850 ms in “Echo” mode
Alluminio, die cast
450gr.
700 kOhm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTION AND USE
• Connecting to instrument and amplier/gear: Connection to instrument
and amplier/gear: connect your instrument (or gear effects chain) to the
Input jack on the pedal’s right side with a 6.3mm Jack instrument cable.
Connect the output jack on the pedal’s left side to an amplier (or to the
next effects in your chain) with a 6.3mm Jack instrument cable.
In addition to the signal input and output jacks, there are two 6.3mm isola-•
ted jacks dedicated to the following functions:
External Motor Speed control:• Motor Speed control: to be connected
to an expression pedal connected to a potentiometer with a recommen-
ded internal value between 50 kOhm and 100 kOhm, for the best ease of
adjustment. The insertion of the Jack excludes the relative “motor spe-
ed” control knob on the pedal.
Feedback:• instantly activates the Feedback. Connect a momentary or
bistable switch.
Power supply:• connect a 9V stabilized external power supply adapter to
the pedal’s power connector located on the right side (5.5mm connector
with 2.1mm pole type). Do not reverse polarity! (external positive, inter-
nal negative). In the presence of reversed polarity the pedal will not power
up; no damage will be caused below 25V reversed polarity.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
MOTOR SPEED: turning it clockwise increases the number of repetitions per second, simu-
lating the speed adjustment of tape drive mechanics. The time ranges from a minimum of
60ms to a maximum of 850ms.
REPEATS: regulates the number of repetitions and decay over time. By turning the knob
clockwise, feedback can be triggered around the full CW knob position.
LEVEL: adjusts the output level of the effect (Wet) mixed with the original signal (Dry).
TONE: adjusts the brightness of repetitions, also inuencing the nal tone of the Feedback
effect. By rotating completely CCW you can get velvety repetitions and dark feedback, while
rotating it clockwise makes the repeats become brighter.
WOW: regulates the depth of the relative periodic modulation effect, which simulates one or
more deformed/damaged motion transmission wheels. The effect achievable is similar to a
chorus and gives a three-dimensional effect to the sound.
FLUTTER: adjusts the depth of the homonymous effect. Flutter modulation has a random-sta-
tistical trend and simulates the tape dragging difculties, typical of deteriorated mechanics.
Toggle switch “WARPED WHEELS”: in combination with the WOW effect, you can choo-
se whether to simulate a single deformed transmission wheel (“IDLER”) or more defective
gear (“MULTI”), with a different nal effect.
Toggle switch “MODE”: select the operating mode. In “ECHO” mode you have the classic
echo with single playback head, in “NACHHALL” mode you add a virtual head that presents
a different response from the rest and multiplies the number of repetitions, obtaining Slap-
back Echo sounds. Adding a dose of WOW and FLUTTER modulations you can achieve a real
reverb.
The pedal is equipped with a LED indicator that blinks in sync with the repetition frequency
in “Echo” mode.
“KillDry” dip-switch: to access KillDry dip-switch, remove the bottom cover by unscrewing
the 4 screws. The KillDry allows to exclude the direct signal of the instrument (Dry) from
the output, hence is no longer mixed with the processed signal (Wet). This function is useful
when you need to use Ms. Delayette in a send/return effects loop of a mixer or into a amp/
chain of effects arranged in parallel. If the switch is set to “ON”, the normal Dry+Wet mix is
available at the output, moving the switch to “OFF” only processed signal (Wet) will be avai-
lable. Act gently, using a small screwdriver to prevent damage to the dip-switch.
TEFI Vintage Lab invites you to activate the warranty within 10 days of the purchase of the product. It is necessary to connect to our website www.tevintagelab.it and, on the page describing your product, ll in the required form in the “register product” section.
TEFI Vintage Lab products are covered by a 5-year warranty. If the user nds an anomaly due to component defects and erroneous assembly, please contact us by sending an e-mail to info@tevintagelab.it, describing the problem encountered in detail and the
circumstances in which it was veried.
In compliance with the regulations dened in the following clauses, TEFI Vintage Lab undertakes to repair the instrument with no additional costs.
Warrantly is valid for 5 years. Does not include parts subject to wear such as jacks, switches, potentiometers, dip-switches, 9V battery clip or 9V battery holder, nor does it include aesthetic parts such as knobs.1.
Warrantly does not extend to damage caused by inexperience or negligence in the use of the effects pedal, or bad/neglected maintenance.2.
TEFI Vintage Lab undertakes to replace at its own discretion the malfunctioning or incorrect manufacturing parts, only after a careful check and verication of bad construction.3.
In the presence of incorrect use of the warranty, shipping costs will be charged to the user.4.
During the warranty period, the replaced parts/products become the property of the manufacturer.5.
This warranty is only valid for the original purchaser who has followed the normal maintenance instructions described in this manual. Our warranty liability expires at the moment the original owner surrenders ownership of the product, or modications are 6.
made to it.
Warranty does not include damage caused by excessive stress, such as the use of the product after the detection of an anomaly, the use of inappropriate methods of operation, as well as the failure to observe use and maintenance instructions. 7.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any difculties that may arise in resale or use abroad due to the provisions in force in the country where the product was sold.8.
The product part of the defective unit must be delivered to TEFI Vintage Lab for replacement, otherwise the replaced part will be charged to the buyer.9.
Any product repair or modication by the user or by companies not authorized by TEFI Vintage Lab will invalidate the warranty10.
EU DIRECTIVE AND DISPOSAL
TEFI Vintage Lab products are designed to comply with the standards laid down by EU directives regarding safety and the environment. Pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 49 of March 14, 2004 “Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on
waste electrical and electronic equipment (RAEE)”.
The crossed-bin symbol indicates that the product, at the end of its useful life, must be separately collected from other waste.
The user must therefore confer the equipment with the essential components at the end of their life to the appropriate collection centers for electrical and electronic waste.
