Third Man Hardware and JHS Pedals Unveil the Troika Delay — Jack White’s All-In-One Delay for Mics and Instruments
Jack White’s Third Man Hardware has teamed up with JHS Pedals to introduce the Troika Delay, which they describe as a “horse-powered instrument and microphone delay product unlike anything else on the market.” It has both XLR and 1/4-inch inputs and outputs with separate transformers for each circuit.
“The Troika utilizes a hi-grade Lundahl transformer on the mic input, and a secondary output transformer, enabling it to work well with other effects and is perfect for desktop and professional recording studios as well as on stage,” the company’s share in a joint statement.
The delay offers 80ms to 1 second of delay time with internally selectable trails. Although it doesn’t provide phantom power, it can pass +48V of phantom power to microphones. The microphone preamp has an adjustable gain control from +20dB to +80dB.
The controls include sliders for Repeats, Volume, and Distance. A Mic Gain level is located on the right side of the pedal.
“We designed the Troika with sliders like a small mixing console to give Jack White easy, real-time control of the unit in a live setting. The bypass switch is above the sliders to keep it out of the way of on-the-fly adjusting,” Third Man states.
Hear all about it from Jack White and JHS Pedals founder Josh Scott:
The Third Man Hardware/JHS Pedals Troika Delay is available now for $349.
Third Man Hardware/JHS Pedals Troika Delay Features/Controls:
| Microphone preamp with adjustable gain control from +20dB to +80dB |
| Passes +48V of phantom power (does not provide phantom power) |
| 80ms to 1 second delay time with internally selectable trails |
| Repeats - Adjusts the amount of repeats or feedback. Down is less, up is more. |
| Volume - Adjusts the volume of the delay signal level. Down is less, up is more. |
| Distance - Adjusts the delay time from 80ms up to 1 second. Down is the least, up is the most. |
| Mic Gain - Preamp gain level located on the RIGHT side of the pedal. Clockwise, it goes from +20dB to +80dB gain. |
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