Bel BD-80

Bel BD-80 Digital Delay

The Bel BD-80 processor is a high-quality digital delay with an expandable memory with loop edit facility, synchronised record and playback (sampling), keyboard control (1 V per octave), echo and flanging. The Bel BD-80 must be one of the most popular delay/samplers ever produced, being found in most modest home set-up to the more high-profile studio.

Bel BD-80 Digital Delay Details

The Bel BD-80 Digital Delay is a versatile and high-quality audio processor that can create a range of effects such as delay, echo, flanging, chorus, and sampling. It was released in 1982 and became one of the most popular delay/samplers ever produced12.

The Bel BD-80 Digital Delay features a 16-bit quantisation and a sampling frequency of 26kHz, which allows for a frequency response of 20Hz-16kHz and a dynamic range of over 90dB2. The delay section offers up to 2,047ms of delay time at the full bandwidth of 15kHz, or up to 4,094ms in x2 mode with half the bandwidth3. Some models have an expanded memory that can provide up to 8,191ms of delay time24.

The Bel BD-80 Digital Delay also has a loop edit facility that enables synchronised record and playback (sampling) of up to 8 seconds of audio at 20Hz-20kHz bandwidth, or up to 16 seconds in mono2. The sampled audio can be controlled by a keyboard with 1V per octave input, or by the front panel controls. The Bel BD-80 Digital Delay can also create chorus, flanging, and ADT effects by manipulating the delay time, feedback, and modulation parameters2.

The Bel BD-80 Digital Delay is a classic and powerful device that can enhance any audio signal with its rich and warm sound. It is suitable for both studio and live applications and can be found in many professional and home setups. The Bel BD-80 Digital Delay is a must-have for anyone who loves vintage digital effects.

Specifications

  • Quantisation: 16 Bit
  • Sampling Frequency: 26kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-16kHz / 11kHz
  • Dynamic Range: >90dB
  • THD: Below 0.2%

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The details provided above are drawn from historical documents like advertising brochures or user manuals. They’re shared without bias or review. This info is given solely for your consideration, helping you gauge its usefulness to you.

User Reviews

MY NO. 1

By Marcus

Sound Quality 90%
Build Quality 90%
Usefullness 90%
Mojo/Funk 100%
Reliability 90%

When I want delay, flange, even a short sample this is the machine I go for. It’s clean, a touch sweet sounding and has no nasty traits.

UNIQUELY ORGANIC DIGITAL DELAY

By Anonymous

Sound Quality 60%
Build Quality 85%
Usefullness 65%
Mojo/Funk 100%
Reliability 80%

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