{"product_id":"1970s-elk-professional-echo-machine-em-4-tape-echo-made-in-japan","title":"1975 ELK Professional Echo Machine EM-4 Tape Echo Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eELK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eEM-4 Echo Machine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVintage\/good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere for your consideration is a 1975 ELK Professional Echo Machine EM-4 in good condition! This one is in good working order but the repeats are a bit \"warbly\". Could be in need of a new tape but we thought that it sounded cool, almost chorus like, so we left it as is. Pots and record\/playback heads have been thoroughly cleaned. A really fun, intersting, and vibey tape delay unit with multiple playback heads, and treble \u0026amp; bass tone controls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dimsandweight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003eThe Elk EM-4 Professional Echo Machine is a vintage Japanese analog tape delay unit, often dated to the mid-1970s. It is known for its compact design and its use of the Sony RE-4 Endless Tape cartridge, the same format used in famous units like the Roland Space Echo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTape Transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt utilizes a two-playback head system, which is fewer than some competitors but contributes to its smaller footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe front panel typically includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eContinuous Speed Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdjusts the delay time via a variable speed motor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMode Selector:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA 5-position switch to choose different playback head configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEcho Intensity\/Repeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eControls the feedback for multiple repeats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTone Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated bass and treble knobs for shaping the wet signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eStandby Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllows the user to disengage the pinch roller to save tape wear while keeping the unit on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures multiple microphone inputs (typically 3 or 4) with individual volume controls and instrument inputs, allowing it to function as a preamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQCA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOperates on 100V (standard Japanese voltage) but is often compatible with 117V-120V for use in North America without a transformer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dimsandweight\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dimsandweight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dimsandweight\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ELK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42830046527586,"sku":"3290872","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/elk1.jpg?v=1777067205","url":"https:\/\/coastsonic.com\/products\/1970s-elk-professional-echo-machine-em-4-tape-echo-made-in-japan","provider":"Coast 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