FL9 Flanger

The Ibanez FL9 Flanger is an analog effects pedal designed to deliver classic chorus and flanging effects. The pedal features a robust construction with four control knobs and a full-width footswitch. It operates on a 9V battery or wall wart, making it suitable for various performance settings. The pedal offers a delay time range of 1.0 to 12.8 milliseconds, allowing for a wide array of spatial effects. The speed range of the flanger effect spans from 0.03Hz to 12Hz, providing flexibility in creating different tonal textures. The FL9 Flanger is equipped with input and output impedance of 500K ohms and 10K ohms or less, respectively. The maximum input level is rated at +4 dBm, with a gain of 0 dB (unity). The pedal also incorporates regeneration controls, enabling users to dial in everything from shimmering chorus and vibrato to hollow, metallic overtones and thick, jet-like flanging sweeps. The FL9 Flanger utilizes a Panasonic MN3207 Bucket Brigade IC in its analog signal path to produce rich, thick flanging and time-delay effects. The pedal features companding noise reduction circuitry and true bypass switching for silent operation and minimal signal degradation when bypassed. The FL9 Flanger measures 74mm (W) x 124mm (D) x 54mm (H) and weighs 580g, including the battery. It is designed to provide a noise-free flange with adjustable sweep speed and width, making it a versatile tool for guitarists and musicians seeking classic flanging effects.