Roland Chorus Echo RE-501 - User Manual

[Hi Roland
CHORUS ECHO
RE-501
OWNER'S MANUAL
FEATURES
•ECHO, CHORUS, REVERBERATION, and SOUND-ON-SOUND can be
freely combined for numerous effects.
•Free running tape system minimizes wow and flutter and extends
tape life to more than 300 hours without deterioration of sound quality.
•Dual outputs for "three dimensional” sound effects.
•Low noise; ciean well-balanced echo sound.
•Indicators show instantly whether echo, chorus, or sound-on-sound are
ON or OFF.
•A foot switch can be used for switching ON/OFF the echo, chorus,
and sound-on-sound.
•Both balanced and unbalanced input and output.

Roland Chorus Echo RE-501 Specifications

General

Type	Chorus Echo
Model	RE-501
Effects	Chorus, Echo
Maximum Delay	3 seconds
Controls	Intensity, Echo Volume, Tone
Inputs	1 x 1/4\"
Power Supply	100V, 117V, 220V, 240V

Summary

Standard Connections

PA and Vocal Mixers

Connection diagram for PA and vocal mixers, detailing signal flow and interface points.

Microphones and Instruments

Connection diagram for microphones and instruments, illustrating typical audio signal routing.

Operation

Using the Chorus Effect

Instructions for activating and adjusting the chorus effect, including control settings.

Using the Echo Effect

Steps to activate and configure the echo effect, covering mode selection and repeat rate.

Using the Sound-on-Sound Effect

Guide on enabling and utilizing the sound-on-sound feature for layered recordings.

Using the Single Delay

Explanation of the single delay function for producing one echo repetition.

Using Reverberation

How to set and adjust the reverberation effect for desired ambiance.

Controls and Their Functions

Input Controls

Details on input level indicators, volume, and input level selector switches.

Effect Activation and Adjustment

Explanation of effect on/off buttons, mode selectors, volume, intensity, and repeat rate controls.

Output and Tone Controls

Information on output level selectors, and bass/treble tone controls for effects.

Using the RE-501

Examples of Use

Illustrative examples demonstrating spatial effects, long delays, and phrase chaining.

To Replace Tape

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the tape cartridge and ensuring proper contact.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning tape heads and relevant parts to maintain sound quality.

Specifications

Input and Output Specifications

Detailed impedance and level specifications for balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs.

Jacks, Controls, and Switches

List of all jacks, controls, and switches with their functions and settings.

Optional Accessories

Information on available optional accessories such as footswitches.