Fairfield Meet Maud Data Sheet

MEET MAUDE

Analogue Delay

OVERVIEW

Imparting a dark and tape-like quality to your sound, this analogue
delay offers a rich and distinct character for you to wallow in luxury,

self-righteousness and lth.

Using the tone and feedback controls, you can shape your repeats to

be much more than simple reproductions of the input. Play right on the

threshold of feedback, which you can mold as a low thundering growl
or screeching wail, or let your echo slowly die out as the dynamic

output lter gets darker every repeat.

A random delay time modulation adds a true tape feel to the delay,
like a reel-to-reel motor spinning not quite perfectly. Full CV capabili­ties allow you to control delay time and/or feedback with any external

source, like an expression pedal.

random modulation compression

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plenty of output volume

bass/treble balance

output

CV interface

feedback amount

2

1

M

V O L U M E

F A I R F I E L D C I R C U I T R Y A D 0 0 0

F E E D

M I XT O N E

0

1

C

0

dry/wet mix

delay time

T I M E

9 VDC

instrument level input

SWITCH LEGEND

IN

C - Compression 0 - Light
1 - Heavy

M - Modulation 0 - Off

1 - Light

2 - Heavy

CV

COMPRESSOR

The rst stage of the delay effect path is a
discrete JFET feedback compressor. This section
evens out the dynamics of your signal to prevent
distortion in the delay stage.

The dry signal (going to the Mix) does not go
through the compressor, but the feedback signal

does.

TONE AND FEEDBACK

Meet Maude’s tone control will accentuate either
the high (clockwise) or low (counter-clockwise)

frequencies of your delay signal. In the center

position, there is a slight attenuation of the lower

mid frequencies.

Feedback (how much of the effect output is re­applied at the input) and tone work very closely
together, since every repeat goes through the
tone section. In practice, you will notice that tone

affects feedback in two ways: it changes the feed­back’s colour (ex.: bright tone gives bright feed­back) and changes the feedback’s threshold (the
further from the center position the tone control

is, the faster the effect will go into feedback).

FX LOOP

HI/LO

COMPRESSOR TONE

AMOUNT

FEEDBACK

AMOUNT

MODULATION

BBD DELAY

DELAY TIME

VCF

MIX

DELAY TIME MODULATION

A random modulation can be applied to the delay time.

This modulation is an offset that is added to the delay

time, making it jump up or down in an unpredictable way.

VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER (VCF)

To deal with the noise generated by the delay section, the

ouput is gated by a voltage controlled low-pass lter.
The lter opens when the signal is loud, and starts to cut
out high frequencies as it becomes quieter. This serves to

attenuate any “wind noise” when you are not playing, and
also shapes your repeats by making each sound a little

darker. This effect will be more noticeable when you are
playing softly.

CV JACK
By default, the CV (Control Voltage) jack is used to control

feedback amount with an expression pedal (wiper to tip

standard). Using the micro-switches inside the enclosure,
the CV jack can perform a number of other functions, refer
to the Meet Maude Programmer’s Manual for a detailed
explanation.

VOLUME

OUT

PHYSICALS

- true true bypass

- 1/4” mono input/output jacks

- 1/4” stereo CV jack

- 2.1mm DC connector

- 4.7” x 3.8” enclosure dimensions

TECHNICALS

- input impedance 1 MΩ

- output impedance 1 kΩ

- power supply 9 to 9.6 VDC

- current draw 60 mA

- delay time 50 to 500 ms

NOTES ON POWERING

Meet Maude was designed to operate using

your typical centre negative, regulated 9-9.6
VDC power supply. The pedal is protected
against reversed polarity and overvoltage
conditions. Always check your power sup­ply for proper voltage and polarity before
connecting. There is no battery connection
inside the pedal.

EXTENDED WARRANTY

Faireld Circuitry will repair or replace any

malfunctioning product for a period of 2

years after purchase date. Problems resulting
from modications or misuse may cancel this
warranty. The owner will cover all shipping
expenses. This warranty applies only to origi­nal owner of the product. Proof of purchase
might be required.

In short, the best thing to do is to contact us
as soon as possible with a description of the

symptoms, even if the warranty is expired.