

The Tape Core Deluxe by NUX is a contemporary stomp box that offers classic Tape Echo tone. It features 3 reproduction heads yielding 7 different combinations of delay sounds. The natural sound, decay, and modulation are created with NUX's TS/AC Technology. The pedal is designed to echo the vision of professional users and is equipped with an Infinite Feedback feature that allows for classic Infinite Feedback Oscillation effects popularized by artists like Pink Floyd and The Steve Miller Band.
The Tape Core Deluxe comes with a 3-way toggle-switch allowing users to change between 2 Bypass modes and NUX’s unique Tone Lock (T-Lock) function. The T-Lock mode is a physical dead-man switch designed to protect parameter tweaks during performances. The pedal also offers True Bypass, Buffered Tail Bypass, and a Tape Core Editor for customization.
The specifications of the Tape Core Deluxe include:
- 7 repro head combination types and Sound on Sound type
- Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu (GUITAR) +3 dBu (Max. )
- Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
- Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu (GUITAR) +3 dBu (Max. )
- Output Impedance: 1 kΩ 0Ω (BYPASS)
- Residual Noise Level: -93 dBu (MIN. )
- Current Draw: 103mA
- Power Supply: 9V Battery, or AC adaptor to the DC 9V (optional NUX
ACD-006A)
- Dimensions: 122mm (L) x 72mm (W) x 47mm (H)
- Weight: 270g
The Tape Core Deluxe also offers a range of supporting materials including user manuals, firmware updates, and editor software for customization.
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$70
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$99
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$85
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