The Analog Man AR20DL-XL is an extended delay time version of the AR20DL analog delay, built with a longer maximum delay of 600mS. It is not a separate pedal design: the XL is an option on the AR20DL, available either when ordering a new pedal or as a modification to one a player already owns1.
What it does
To reach the longer delay time, Analog Man piggybacks an extra delay chip on top of the normal chip and adds circuitry to make it work. The maker describes the result as sounding about the same as the standard AR20DL, maybe a little louder or stronger, with a current draw about 1mA more than the standard pedal1.
"we piggyback an extra delay chip on top of the normal chip and add circuitry to make it work"
Versions and pricing
The XL option is offered in two ways, at different prices1:
| How you get it | Price |
|---|---|
| Option on a new AR20DL pedal, at time of order | $50 more than the AR20DL |
| Modification to an existing AR20DL pedal | $75 plus S & H |
The XL is an option or modification, not a standalone product you buy off a shelf: it is ordered with a new AR20DL or applied to a pedal sent in to Analog Man1.
Where it sits in the Analog Man delay range
Analog Man builds several delay pedals, and the XL sits alongside them as the long-delay version of the standard AR20DL. Players looking for two independent delay lines in one box may also want to look at the Analog Man ARDX20 and the ARDX20 Dual Analog Delay, and the maker's AMAZE0 rounds out the range. For a wider view of what else is available, see Delay Pedals1.
Questions
How much longer is the AR20DL-XL delay than the standard AR20DL?
The XL version doubles the delay time of the standard AR20DL, reaching 600mS. Analog Man achieves this by piggybacking an extra delay chip on top of the normal chip and adding circuitry to make it work. The maker says the sound is about the same, maybe a little louder or stronger, and the current draw is about 1mA more than the standard pedal.
Can the XL modification be added to a pedal I already own?
Yes. Analog Man offers the XL option in two ways: as a $50 addition when ordering a new AR20DL pedal, or as a $75 plus shipping and handling modification to an existing AR20DL pedal you send in. The mod doubles the delay time of the pedal.
Sources (1)
- Analog Man Analog Delay, analogman.com, 2017
