{"product_id":"binson-echorec","title":"Binson Echorec","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Legendary Drum Delay Reborn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal magnetic drum echo. Four playback heads. Handmade in Denmark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome effects are recreated with algorithms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-Rex Binson Echorec is recreated with \u003cstrong\u003emechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of research, restoration work, engineering, and testing, T-Rex brought the legendary magnetic drum delay back to life using a real rotating magnetic drum, real recording and playback heads, and a custom-engineered drum alloy designed to capture the organic response of the original machines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not an emulation of a drum echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003ereal drum echo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eInstalled at Abbey Road Studios\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-Rex Binson Echorec is available for use in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Gatehouse, The Front Room, and the Writing Room at Abbey Road Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/trexeffects.us\/pages\/abbey-road-studios-binson-echorec\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the Abbey Road installation story →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Different Kind of Delay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Binson Echorec, developed in Italy in the 1950s, used a rotating magnetic drum instead of the tape loops found in many other vintage echo machines. That architecture gave the Echorec its own unmistakable response: rhythmic, warm, slightly unpredictable, and capable of turning simple notes into evolving patterns and textures. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Rex spent years studying and restoring original units before developing its own version around a custom magnetic drum. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat mechanical interaction is the heart of the Echorec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Playback Heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour individually selectable playback heads give you far more than a single repeating echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one head for a straightforward delay, or combine multiple heads to create:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythmic multi-tap patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense repeating textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulsing ambience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascading echoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex evolving repeats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach playback head has its own level control, allowing you to determine how strongly each repeat contributes to the overall sound. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Echorec begins behaving less like a conventional effect and more like an instrument you interact with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Record Heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-Rex Echorec includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo recording heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you access to short and long delay ranges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch between them to change the fundamental timing relationship of the four playback heads, then use the drum-speed control to move the entire echo structure faster or slower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChange the Speed of the Drum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Rex expanded the original concept with adjustable drum speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnetic drum can be varied by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e±20%\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to alter both delay time and pitch behavior in ways the original machines could not. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for subtle timing changes or treat the drum itself as part of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a real mechanical recording system, changing speed can produce organic pitch movement and rhythmic variation that feels fundamentally different from selecting another digital delay time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepeats or Swell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated mode switch lets you move between traditional repeating echoes and \u003cstrong\u003eSwell\u003c\/strong\u003e behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Repeats mode, the Echorec produces the rhythmic echoes expected from a multi-head magnetic delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to Swell and the echoes begin building into denser, more atmospheric layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tight rhythmic patterns to expanding clouds of sound, the Echorec can move from delay into something approaching ambience, texture, and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShape the Echo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel gives you direct control over the mechanical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECHO VOLUME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSets the overall level of the echo signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECORD HEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelects the short or long record-head configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRUM SPEED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChanges the rotational speed of the magnetic drum by approximately ±20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECORD LEVEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControls the level being recorded onto the drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLAYBACK 1–4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelects and individually controls each playback head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREPEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControls regeneration and the number of repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREPEATS \/ SWELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChanges the behavior of the feedback system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECHO TONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShapes the tonal character of the repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Magic Eye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Echorec includes the classic-style \u003cstrong\u003eMagic Eye level indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you a visual reference for input\/recording level while reinforcing the experience of operating a genuine electromechanical echo machine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it belongs on an Echorec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Guitar and Studio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-Rex Binson Echorec is equally at home on the floor beside an amplifier or integrated into a professional studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides both \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced and unbalanced connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving engineers and musicians the flexibility to use the Echorec with guitar rigs, recording systems, mixing setups, and other creative signal chains. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal connections also allow control of \u003cstrong\u003ebypass and drum speed\u003c\/strong\u003e, opening the door to deeper live and studio integration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Mechanics. Modern Refinement.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Rex did not simply reproduce the weaknesses of a sixty-year-old machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern Echorec incorporates refinements intended to make the mechanical system more consistent and usable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-engineered magnetic drum alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced mechanical noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore stable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable drum speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced studio connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal control capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to preserve what made the original extraordinary while making the instrument practical for modern musicians and studios. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic magnetic drum delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal mechanical recording and playback heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo recording heads for short and long delay ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour individually switchable playback heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual level control for all four playback heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable drum speed ±20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat and Swell modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Level control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic Eye input\/record-level indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom magnetic drum alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced and unbalanced I\/O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal bypass connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal drum-speed control connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded 24V DC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Denmark \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electromechanical magnetic drum delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecording heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4, individually switchable and level adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;500kΩ at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;1kΩ at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24V DC, center negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300mA at 24V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echo Volume, Record Head selection, Drum Speed, Record Level, Playback Heads 1–4, Repeat, Repeats\/Swell, Echo Tone, Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.94 × 9.84 × 7.48 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetric dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 × 250 × 190 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in Denmark \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Budget\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24V DC \/ 300mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Binson Echorec operates from a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e24V DC, center-negative power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is included with the unit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Echorec uses a specialized 24V supply and an electromechanical recording system, we recommend using the supplied T-Rex power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another useful example of the Power Budget principle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect current capacity alone is not enough. Voltage, AC\/DC type, polarity, and connector specification must all match the device.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade in Denmark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery T-Rex Binson Echorec is handcrafted in Denmark. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a conventional circuit board placed inside a pedal enclosure. It is an electromechanical instrument containing a rotating magnetic drum, recording heads, multiple playback heads, precision mechanical components, and analog electronics working together as one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built to be used, maintained, and kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than an Effect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional delay repeats what you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Echorec can \u003cstrong\u003etransform what you play into something new\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne note can become a rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chord can become an atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeedback can become movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the interaction between magnetic drum, playback heads, speed, tone, and regeneration means the machine responds differently depending on how you play it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why the Echorec has remained compelling for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't simply a delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is an instrument.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-Rex Effects USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020379439277,"sku":"10200","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0849\/1949\/files\/T-Rex-Effects-Binson-Echorec_Front_1680x_5985aa13-8933-4737-a144-d1a6c6402047.png?v=1786037340","url":"https:\/\/trexeffects.us\/products\/binson-echorec","provider":"T-Rex Effects USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}