The HardWire DL-8 Delay/Looper is a true delay powerhouse in a single stompbox footprint. Augment your performances with a rich and diverse palette of delays including Reverse, Modulated, Analog, Slapback, Lo Fi, and Tape. Dial in from an impressive delay range (from 15 milliseconds to 8 seconds) or Loop in true stereo for up to 20 seconds. And the built-in Tap Tempo function and Tails on/off switch feature will make the DL-8 at home on any pedalboard. As with all HardWire pedals, the DL-8 is crafted from premium all-metal components to perform night after night, tour after tour.

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HardWire DL-8 Delay/Looper Demo
Documentation
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Owner's Manual-French [1.51 MB]
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Owner's Manual-Spanish [1.54 MB]
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Owner's Manual-German [748 KB]
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Owner's Manual-English [1.91 MB]
Features
Delay Types
- Digital
- 0.5 Seconds - 15 ms to 500 ms (milliseconds)
- 1 Second - 500 ms to 1 sec
- 2 Seconds - 1 sec to 2 sec
- 8 Seconds - 2 sec to 8 sec
- Reverse
- Modulated - chorused delay
- Analog - vintage bucket brigade analog delay
- Slapback - 80 ms to 150 ms
- LoFi - low-fidelity delay with limited bandwidth
- Tape - classic tube tape echo
- Loop - create infinite stereo loops up to 20 seconds
Tails On/Off Switch - When on, delay tails are not cut off when bypassed
Tap Tempo
True Stereo I/O
True Bypass circuitry preserves your tone in bypass
Constant High-Voltage operation for uncompromised signal quality
HardWire Pedals include the following stage accessories
- Stomplock™ knob guard locks your tone in place and prevent tampering or accidental knob adjustments onstage
- Pedal Switch Glow Sticker helps you locate the pedal in adverse stage lighting
- Custom-cut Hook and Loop Pedalboard Pad to attach and lock your pedals to your pedalboard
Specifications
Input | Separate Left and Right ¼" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve) |
Input Impedance | 1 MOhms (stereo), 500 kOhms (mono) -- effect on |
Output | Separate Left and Right ¼" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve) |
Output Impedance | 1 kOhm -- effect on |
Controls | Level, Repeats, Time, Delay Type knobs |
Switches | On/Off foot switch |
Power Supply | 9 VDC, 610mW consumption, 70mA draw |
Battery Type | Single 9 VDC |
Battery Life | 5.25 hours |
Power Supply (US and Canada) | 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 120 |
Power Supply (Japan) | 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 100 |
Power Supply (Europe) | 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 230 |
Power Supply (UK) | 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 240 |
Dimensions | 3.5" Width x 5.5" Length x 2.25" Height |
Unit Weight | 1.3 lbs |
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News & Reviews
July 09, 2013
DigiTech Hits The Road with The National GUITAR Museum
DigiTech Hits The Road with The National GUITAR Museum
July 01, 2010
Review: Total Guitar - Best Delay Pedals
Review: Total Guitar - Best Delay Pedals
June 15, 2010
Review: Premier Guitar CM-2,DL-8,SC-2 Review
Review: Premier Guitar CM-2,DL-8,SC-2 Review
April 06, 2009
Review: I Heart Guitar REVIEW: DigiTech HardWire pedals
Review: I Heart Guitar REVIEW: DigiTech HardWire pedals
March 10, 2009
Review: Music Store (Czech)
Review: Music Store (Czech)
February 27, 2009
Review: Guitarrista Review (Espanol)
Review: Guitarrista Review (Espanol)
February 18, 2009
Review: Guitar Buyer - Hardwire Review
Review: Guitar Buyer - Hardwire Review
October 30, 2008
Review: Premier Guitar HardWire video demo
Review: Premier Guitar HardWire video demo
October 14, 2008
Review: Guitar World - HardWire Pedals Review
Review: Guitar World - HardWire Pedals Review
Support/FAQs
DL-8 (discontinued)
Delay/Looper
MSRP $219.95
$159.94