{"product_id":"binson-stereophonica","title":"Binson Stereophonica","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe World’s First True Stereo Magnetic Drum Delay\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal magnetic drum. Four independently pannable playback heads. True balanced stereo. Handmade in Denmark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-Rex Binson Stereophonica takes the legendary magnetic-drum echo concept into an entirely new dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is a real rotating magnetic drum — not a digital simulation — with two selectable record heads and four independently controlled playback heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Stereophonica goes further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach playback head has its own \u003cstrong\u003eVolume and Pan control\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing individual echoes to be positioned anywhere across the stereo field. From classic drum echo to wide, moving rhythmic textures, Stereophonica turns magnetic delay into a true stereo instrument. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Magnetic Drum. Real Stereo Movement.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional multi-head delays create different repeats in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophonica lets you control those repeats in \u003cstrong\u003etime and space\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four playback heads can be independently switched, leveled, and panned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means one head can appear on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother can answer from the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers can sit between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine the heads and the echoes can move across the stereo image as part of the composition itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not stereo added after the delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereo is built into the architecture of the instrument.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Record Heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophonica includes two selectable record heads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor tighter delay structures and faster rhythmic patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor longer spacing and more expansive echoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the four playback heads and variable drum speed, these two recording positions give you a remarkably wide range of rhythmic relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Independent Playback Heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four playback heads are the heart of the Stereophonica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent On\/Off control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent playback level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent stereo pan position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a single head for a focused echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine two for rhythmic interplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring in all four and build complex patterns that spread naturally across the stereo field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interaction between the physical drum, record head, playback heads, and feedback system means that the resulting textures can feel alive in a way conventional delay architectures do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrive the Magnetic Drum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRecord Level\u003c\/strong\u003e control determines how strongly the signal is recorded onto the magnetic drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it restrained for cleaner echoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush it harder and the magnetic recording stage begins adding saturation, compression, and harmonic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat relationship between recording level and the physical magnetic medium is part of what makes a real drum echo behave differently from a digital model. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVariable Drum Speed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum itself becomes part of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging the drum speed changes the timing of the entire echo structure and can introduce natural pitch movement as the mechanical system accelerates or slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophonica also supports \u003cstrong\u003eexpression-pedal control of drum speed\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to manipulate that movement in real time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepeats or Swell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch between traditional repeating echoes and \u003cstrong\u003eSwell\u003c\/strong\u003e behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Repeats mode, feedback creates the familiar regeneration of a multi-head drum delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Swell mode, the echoes can build into denser, more atmospheric textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom subtle ambience to rhythmic patterns to expansive evolving soundscapes, the same mechanical system can behave very differently depending on how you drive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue Balanced Stereo I\/O\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophonica was designed as much for the studio as for the adventurous musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced left and right inputs and outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with unbalanced stereo connections and a separate instrument input. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allows the Stereophonica to integrate directly with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio patchbays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthesizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeyboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuitar rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo pedalboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutboard-effects loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not simply a guitar pedal with stereo jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003estereo studio processor built around a real magnetic recording system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKill Dry for Parallel Processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophonica includes \u003cstrong\u003eKill Dry\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the direct signal to be removed from the output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it particularly useful in professional studio environments where the unit is used on an auxiliary send or parallel effects path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend a signal to the Stereophonica, return only the processed magnetic echoes, and control the dry\/effect balance from the console or DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small feature with major implications for studio integration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull MIDI Implementation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stereophonica brings its mechanical echo system into a modern control environment with \u003cstrong\u003eMIDI In and Out\u003c\/strong\u003e and full MIDI implementation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allows the instrument to integrate with sophisticated studio, switching, and performance systems while preserving the physical magnetic-drum architecture at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpression Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn expression-pedal input provides real-time control of \u003cstrong\u003edrum speed and feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the mechanical behavior of the echo part of the performance itself. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply recalling another preset, you can physically manipulate how the machine responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld’s first true stereo magnetic drum delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal rotating magnetic drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the legendary Binson Echorec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo selectable record heads: Short and Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour independently switchable playback heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual Volume control for every playback head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual Pan control for every playback head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide stereo imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic saturation and harmonic character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable drum speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpression control for speed and feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat and Swell modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKill Dry operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue balanced stereo inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbalanced stereo inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated instrument input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull MIDI implementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded 24V DC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted 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 stereo magnetic drum delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 selectable — Short \/ Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 independently switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual Volume and Pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e greater than 500kΩ @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e less than 1kΩ @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input level:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2.5–3.0 Vp-p; instrument input adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left \/ Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left \/ Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left \/ Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left \/ Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drum Speed \/ Feedback control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI:\u003c\/strong\u003e In \/ Out\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 350mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.84 × 5.59 × 8.81 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetric dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 × 142 × 224 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.36 lb \/ 3.34 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted 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 \/ 350mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophonica uses a dedicated 24V DC, center-negative power supply, which is included with the unit. T-Rex specifically recommends using the original power supply. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a specialized electromechanical studio instrument, we recommend using the supplied T-Rex power adapter rather than attempting to power it from a conventional pedalboard supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another example of the Power Budget principle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage must match.\u003cbr\u003eAC\/DC must match.\u003cbr\u003ePolarity must match.\u003cbr\u003eAnd sufficient current must be available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLearn more:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trexeffects.us\/pages\/understanding-your-pedalboard-power-budget\"\u003e Understanding Your Pedalboard Power Budget\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade in Denmark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophonica is handcrafted in Denmark by T-Rex Effects. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a mechanical magnetic recording system: a rotating drum, recording heads, playback heads, precision mechanics, analog electronics, and modern control systems working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not merely another DSP effect in a larger enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a real electromechanical instrument built for studios and musicians who want to interact with sound physically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEcho Becomes Space\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Echorec made delay rhythmic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereophonica makes it spatial.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour playback heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour independent pan positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real magnetic drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue stereo signal paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern studio control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat began as one of the most distinctive echo concepts of the 1950s now becomes something the original designers could never have built:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea true stereo magnetic-drum instrument.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-Rex Effects USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019528388781,"sku":"10205","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0849\/1949\/files\/T-Rex-Effects-Binson-Stereophonica_Front_1680x_e7032593-2f42-4e69-b548-b7f2b4001647.png?v=1785965852","url":"https:\/\/trexeffects.us\/products\/binson-stereophonica","provider":"T-Rex Effects USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}