WORKING CONDITION: Very Good. All parameters and patches load as they should, and the unit sounds fantastic. Note that the unit does indicate when powering up "Battery voltage is Low". The unit still boots up and works fine, but the new owner should consider changing the battery soon. 

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Very Good. The metalwork and display screen are in very good condition, and this unit is ready to hit the studio.

INVENTORY #59162

BRAND: Sony

MODEL: DPS-M7 Sonic Modulator

FUNCTION: Digital Rackmount Effects Processor

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This listing is for a Sony DPS-M7 Sonic Modulator Digital Rackmount Effects Processor. The Sony DPS-M7 Digital Sonic Modulator is a vintage 19-inch rack-mount effects processor released in 1992 as part of Sony’s acclaimed DPS series. It is specifically designed for high-quality time-based modulation, specializing in lush chorus, flanging, and pitch-shifting effects.

SPECS:

• Serial # 800044
• Audio Quality: Features 18-bit oversampling A/D converters and 48kHz sampling, delivering a signal-to-noise ratio of over 97dB. This makes it significantly quieter and cleaner than many other multi-effects units from the same era.
• Algorithm Structure: Utilizes a block-based architecture with seven processing blocks: Input, Pre-effect 1 & 2, Modulation, Post-effect, Envelope, and Output.
• Effects Suite: While it lacks reverb, it includes 20 specialized modulation algorithms such as:
  • Chorus/Flange: Offers "Deca Chorus" (10-voice) and complex "Band Chorus".
  • Specialty Modulations: Includes unique effects like Spiral Modulation, Haas Panner (using psychoacoustic delay for spatial positioning), and a highly regarded Rotary Speaker simulation.
  • Pitch Shifting: Features fixed and harmony modes (Major, Minor, Dorian, etc.), allowing for musical transpositions up to two octaves.
• Physical Interface: Equipped with a large 40-character, 2-line backlit LCD, six switches, and a data dial with adjustable sensitivity.
• I/O: Provides balanced XLR connectors (+4 dBs) and standard -10 dBv phone jacks. It lacks digital inputs/outputs, which was a common critique at its launch.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes Power Cable

UNPACKAGED WEIGHT: 11 lbs.

UNPACKAGED DIMENSIONS: 19" x 2" x 14"