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Tc Electronic THE PROPHET DIGITAL DELAY

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Description

Essential Information About the TC Electronic The Prophet Digital Delay Pedal

  • Studio digital delay: precise, clear, and modern repeats without excessive coloration of the original sound
  • Up to 1300 ms with a 3-position selector to instantly switch from slapback to expansive soundscapes
  • Simple and effective controls: Time, Mix, and Repeats to quickly find the right placement in the mix
  • Designed for the stage: sturdy metal chassis and true bypass to preserve signal integrity

An "essential" digital delay in the spirit of TC Electronic

The digital delay has become a must-have as soon as guitarists wanted clean, stable, and perfectly timed repeats, from rockabilly slapback to dotted eighth-note rhythms in post-rock style. The Prophet fits into this tradition with a straightforward approach: a clean delay algorithm, a wide time range, and ergonomics designed to focus on the essentials. In the lineup, it is typically the kind of pedal aimed at efficiency on the pedalboard, with a modern sound and immediate ease of use.

For whom and in which styles?

The Prophet Digital Delay is suitable both for beginners seeking a simple first delay and for experienced musicians looking for a clear and reliable delay for stage or home studio. It excels in blues and rock to thicken leads, in pop and country for well-defined echoes, and in ambient/indie to layer long, airy repeats. Live, it naturally sits at the end of the chain (after drives and modulations), and in the studio, it becomes a quick solution to add depth and dimension without complicating the routing.

Features and usability: simple, musical, effective

The pedal revolves around three potentiometers: Time (delay time), Mix (blend between dry and effect signals), and Repeats (number of repeats). For quick adjustments on stage, a 3-position switch sets the maximum time range (200 ms, 500 ms, or 1300 ms): handy for switching from short slapback to rhythmic echoes, then to long delays without wasting time recalibrating everything. The true bypass ensures a clean bypass when the effect is off, and the power supply options (battery or adapter) facilitate integration into any setup.

Sound signature

The Prophet's signature is a crystalline repeat, well-defined, with a distinctly "digital" character: ideal when you want each echo to remain intelligible, even on chords or arpeggios. The sound is transparent and very clear, which helps place the delay in the mix without muddying the attack. On short settings, you get a punchy and dynamic slapback; on longer settings, the repeats stack neatly to create a sense of space, perfect for post-rock/ambient textures. Notable users include Jack Doris and Zachary M. W. Corsa.

Technical Specifications

Effect type

  • Type: Digital Delay
  • Processing: digital
  • Bypass: true bypass
  • Operation: mono

Controls and modes

  • Potentiometers: Time, Mix, Repeats
  • 3-position selector (time range): 200 ms / 500 ms / 1300 ms
  • Delay time min-max: 27.125 ms to 1302 ms
  • Ranges via switch (subdivisions): 1/16 (27.125 ms to 217 ms), 1/8 (54.25 ms to 434 ms), dotted eighth (162.75 ms to 1302 ms)

Connectivity

  • Input: 6.35mm TS asymmetrical jack
  • Output: 6.35mm TS asymmetrical jack
  • Input impedance: greater than 350 kOhm
  • Output impedance: 1 kOhm

Audio performance

  • Headroom (max input level): +2 dB
  • Noise floor: -72 dB
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 11.5 kHz

Format and construction

  • Chassis: metal
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 58 mm x 74 mm x 132 mm
  • Weight: 0.5 kg

Included accessories

  • Documentation

Power consumption

  • Power supply: 9 V battery or 9 V DC power adapter (center negative)
  • Consumption: 100 mA
Brand reference number: 0709-AFL86-001
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