
Anthony Easton
The Maxon AD-9 Pro is a highly sought-after analog delay pedal known for its exceptional sound quality and innovative features. Here are the technical specifications and details for the AD-9 Pro:
- 100% Analog Delay with 450 mS delay time
- Gorgeous, warm, organic delay tone
- Special filtering on repeats to reduce distortion
- Multi-Tap switch for “beat-split” effects
- Capable of Self-oscillation effects
- Stereo (wet/dry) outputs
- Works in FX loop or front-end of amp
- True Bypass Switching
- Features 4 Maxon MC4107D bucket brigade IC’s
- Incorporates the world’s first RMS level sensor and companding noise
reduction system
- Improved headroom for accepting any input signal
- Switchable multi-head tape echo simulator function
- Mechanical True Bypass switching on both wet and dry outputs
- Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
- Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
- Residual Noise: -100 dB or less (IHF-A)
- Delay Time: 20 mSec to 450 mSec
- Equivalent Input Noise: 116 dB or less (IHF-A)
- Controls: Delay Time, Feedback, Delay Level
- Operating Voltage: 9V
- Power Consumption: DELAY TIME MIN 39mA/DC.9V 38mA/DC.10V
- Dimensions: 74 mm (W) x 124 mm (D) x 54 mm (H)
- Weight: 80 grams (including battery)
- Battery: 9V battery (6LR61 or 6F22) x 1 or Maxon AC adaptor
- Battery Life: Manganese dry battery more than 2 hours 25deg C / 77deg F
(Panasonic 6F22NB) Alkaline dry battery more than 8 hours 25deg C / 77deg F
(Panasonic 6LR61G)
The AD-9 Pro sets a new standard of analog innovation and audio purity, making it a top choice for musicians seeking rich tone and versatile delay effects.
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Below are live Reverb listings for the Maxon AD-9 from Reverb. Stompbx automatically aggregates current offers to give you a quick look at available models, conditions, and prices. Perfect for comparing options and making an informed purchase.

Very Good
$190.87

Very Good
$168.80

Very Good
$179

Very Good
$126.17

Very Good
$176

Very Good
$199

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