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At A Glance

Controls
Level, Delay Type, Time, Repeats, Tone, Degrade, Delay Tails On/Off, Effect On/Off
Switches
Soft Click, Vacuum Style Footswitch; Reverb Tails On/Off Toggle Switch
Power Requirements
9 VDC external power supply (required)
Power Consumption
675 mW (< 75 mA @ 9 VDC)
Current Draw
75 mA (typical at 9 VDC)
Power Supply Model (Sold Separately
PS0913DC-01 (US, JA, EU); PS0913DC-02 (AU, UK)
Power Supply Output
9 VDC 1.3 A
Dimensions
4.4" (L) x 2.65" (W) x 2.0" (H)
Weight
1 lb.
Output
Separate Left and Right ¼" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Output Impedance
Effect on = 1 kΩ; Effect off = True hardwire bypass
Input
Separate Left and Right ¼" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Input Impedance
Effect on = >1 MΩ (stereo), >500 kΩ (mono); Effect off = True hardwire bypass
Color
Beige
Description

DigiTech produced the Obscura Altered Delay (model OBSCURA-U) as a compact effects pedal offering four distinct delay types — Analog, Tape, Lo-Fi, and Reverse — designed for heavily manipulated, degraded repeat textures rather than transparent echo reproduction.

The unit provided stacked Time and Repeats controls alongside independent Level, Delay Mode, Tone, and Degrade knobs, allowing the character of each repeat to be darkened, degraded, or distorted in real time. A Repeat/Hold feature extended this into sustained, evolving repeats. Tap Tempo with Beat Divisions was included, as were stereo quarter-inch unbalanced inputs and outputs. The Delay Tails On/Off toggle switch governed whether repeats continued to decay after bypass, and the circuit itself employed true hardwire bypass when the effect was disengaged. A vacuum-style soft-click footswitch completed the control set. The pedal required an external 9 VDC power supply; no battery operation is indicated in the source material.

Owners sourcing a replacement power supply should note the compatible model numbers listed in the original specification sheet and confirm output rating before substituting a third-party unit. For any internal servicing, calibration, or footswitch repairs, a qualified guitar technician or electronics service professional familiar with compact effects units is the appropriate resource.

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