The Dynacord PDD 14, released in 1984, is a programmable digital delay unit capable of producing high-quality time-based effects. These effects include echo with a maximum delay time of 760 milliseconds, flanging, doubling, and chorus.
The Dynacord PDD-14 operates using a quasi 14-bit digital processing system, which reduces noise and prevents “breathing” artefacts, ensuring a cleaner sound compared to many early digital effects units.
The front panel of the Dynacord PDD 14 is designed for ease of control, featuring an input-level controller with sensitivity adjustment and an LED chain for monitoring the input signal level. A digital display shows the active program number or delay time, and there are eight program buttons for storing and recalling presets.
Additional controls include a tone adjustment, a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) with a speed indicator for modulation effects, mixed output and output level faders, a repeat function, and a ground lift switch to prevent ground loop hum.
The optional PFS-14 footswitch enhances the unit’s live performance capabilities, allowing users to switch between the eight stored programs and toggle the effect on and off. The footswitch also features a display that shows the current program number.
The Dynacord PDD 14 has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 15 kHz, a dynamic range of 85 dB, and total harmonic distortion below 0.1%. These specifications reflect its ability to maintain sound fidelity across a broad frequency range. Every element of the Dynacord PDD 14 is focused on providing reliable, high-quality delay and modulation effects for studio and live applications.
