Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo

Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo

The UAFX Orion Tape Echo recreates the vintage Maestro Echoplex EP-III tape delay in a compact stompbox. Its analog preamp, which can be switched on or off, gives fat, boosted tones, while the selectable Mint, Worn and Old tape types add colour and texture to the repeats. The Wonk control introduces modulated repeats and tape splice effects, and bypass is switchable between true and buffered.

Key features

• Emulation of the Maestro Echoplex EP-III tape echo
• Analog preamp, switchable on/off
• Mint, Worn and Old tape types
• Wonk control for modulated repeats and tape splice sounds
• True or buffered bypass
• Compact enclosure

Specifications

• Power: isolated 9 V DC, centre negative, 250 mA minimum (power supply sold separately)
• Input: 1/4" unbalanced TS
• Output: 1/4" unbalanced TS
• Bypass: true or buffered bypass (switch on the rear)
• Input impedance: 1 MOhm
• Output impedance: 500 Ohm
• Maximum input/output level: 12.2 dBu / 12.2 dBu
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-1 dB
• USB-C for registration and firmware updates
• Dimensions (with knobs): 65.5 x 120.7 x 58.1 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: 0.299 kg