Line 6 DL4 MkII Delay Pedal

Line 6 DL4 MkII Delay Pedal, New, Action Position Back

A faithful recreation and improvement on the classic Line 6 DL4, this MKII pedal can do lush tape echo sounds, crisp digital delay, and even looping!

Overview

The DL4 Delay Modeler has remained one of the most widely used delay pedals in the world for more than two decades, embraced by everyone from casual players to superstars. The DL4 was the first pedal to offer a broad selection of delay models based on vintage tape echo devices such as the Maestro EP-1 Echoplex and the Roland RE-101 Space Echo, classic analog delay stompboxes such as the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, and even the Binson Echorec and studio staple TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay. Complemented by several Line 6 originals, including the exceptional Reverse delay, the DL4 also boasts a highly intuitive "14 Second Loop Sampler" that is still considered one of most engaging loopers ever made.

Hear the Line 6 DL4 MkII in action in our live demo:

Dive into the DL4 MkII in this overview from Line 6:

The DL4 MkII honors that legacy by including every one of those original sounds and features, and retaining the same knob and footswitch layout, so there's no need for DL4 users to learn any new moves -- but the DL4 MkII also introduces many new sounds and features that bring it fully into the 21st century. The 15 MkII delays were drawn from the Line 6 HX family of amp and effects processors and include Line 6 originals such as Harmony Delay, Pitch Echo, Euclidian Delay, Glitch Delay and ADT tape delay, as well as 4-Switch and 1-Switch loopers with up to 240 seconds of record time, expandable to several hours using an optional microSD card.

The DL4 MkII… read more also features an XLR dynamic microphone input for vocal processing and looping; MIDI capabilities such as real time parameter control and preset selection (up to 128) via its MIDI In and Out/Thru DIN connectors; four heavy duty footswitches with colored halo rings; and switchable true, buffered, or DSP bypass. There's also a jack for connecting an optional expression pedal (automatically assigned to the Delay Time, Repeat, Tweak, Tweez, or Mix controls) or two assignable external footswitches.

Finally, although the DL4 MkII does everything that the original DL4 does (other than run on batteries), plus so much more, it is considerably smaller and lighter, making it an even more appealing choice for modern musicians of all types.

Features:

- Identical knob and footswitch layout as the original DL4
- 30 Delay options: 15 new MkII plus 15 Legacy DL4
- 2 Loopers mono/stereo and pre/post signal path options
- Up to 240 seconds of looping time, or several hours with optional microSD card
- XLR dynamic microphone input for vocal processing and looping
- MIDI In, Out/Thru DIN connectors receives PC and CC messages
- 128 Presets via MIDI, with footswitch control of up to six
- Switchable true, buffered, or DSP bypass
- Input for optional expression pedal or two additional footswitches

Fans of the original DL4 delay pedal will find all of their favorite sounds exactly where they expect them to be, with the same Tweak and Tweez control parameter assignments they've become accustomed to. The 15 new MkII delays were drawn from the HX family of amp and effects processors, and include both more recent versions of classic effects and cutting-edge Line 6 originals such as the super-vibey Glitch Delay.

The DL4 MkII features a simple 1-Switch looper in addition to a classic 4-Switch looper, both of which provide up to 240 seconds of recording time. By inserting an optional microSD card into the slot on the rear of the pedal, recording time may be extended up to several hours and a loop may be stored across power cycles. The loopers operate in either mono or stereo, and may be positioned in the signal chain before or after other effects.

It's no secret that the DL4 has been used for processing and looping by lots of people besides guitarists, including vocalists and others who capture their performance with a microphone. Now, dynamic microphones can be plugged directly into the pedal's XLR Mic input, eliminating the need for converter cables, mixers, or other external devices.

Specs

- Includes Line 6 Power Supply.

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 3.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 16 x 7 x 3 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 99-040-3705

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-575-3600

Line 6 DL4 MkII Owner's Manual

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted June 19, 2024 by ALLAN B in Tempe, AZ

"Great delay/reverb combo"

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I'm a big Line 6 fanboy, and the DL4 MkII has many of the same reverb and delay sounds out of the Helix/HX. It has a lot of features and it really should be marketed as a Reverb/Delay combo pedal instead of just a delay. It's not quite as simple to use as Line 6 would make you think, but it sounds wonderful and overall I'm very happy with it.

Sound
The delay and reverb sounds are excellent. If you like the delay/reverbs in the Helix/HX series, then you should get along with these just fine. It has most if not all of the current delay types (as of mid 2024) in the big L6 boxes and most of the reverbs as well. It's suitable for ambient, rock, prog, P&W, or experimental music. Downside for some might be that you do not have the level of tweakability that you do in the menu based systems but that hasn't stopped me from getting great delay and reverb tones.

Features
The Good: It has a nice looper but I don't really use it. It has just about every current Helix/HX delay and reverb live in this box and they all sound good. Without MIDI you still have access to 6 presets and can run external tap tempo AND an expression pedal at the same time. It is a Reverb/Delay combo and you can run both at the same time and use an expression pedal to bring reverb or delay in and out of a preset. The expression pedal set up is also dead simple as is saving presets. There is a ton of power in the box.The minor gripes: It's an incredibly powerful… read more box, but accessing that power is not always straightforward. The DL4 is not unique in this since it's attribute of many powerful pedals that do not have a menu. You need a cheat sheet or an IQ of 190+ to remember where the 'hidden' reverbs live. They are not listed on the box. Also, when you bypass a preset the greed LED is only dimmed not extinguished. I cannot for the life of me figure out why they did that. I know the HX Effects and Stomp behave similar, but that's more to remind you what effect type the footswitch represents. The DL4 does not need that and it has caught me more than once. Lastly is the size. It's a huge box and takes up a lot of pedalboard real estate.

Ease of Use
If you are using it as a straight up delay finding and tweaking sounds is very easy. If you are going to be using reverbs as well you will need the cheat sheet. Still easy just not as convenient.

Quality
It's built like a tank.

Value
At time of writing this is a $299 delay and reverb combo pedal that can be used without MIDI and has all the performance features of the 'big boys'. I think it's a great value

Manufacturer Support
I've owned Line 6 products going back to the POD Bean. I've only reached out directly once or twice. They have a nice user support forum where there are tons of helpful people and I've never had an issue I could not resolve or get assistance with there.

The Wow Factor
It's an inspiring pedal that goes beyond the vanilla delay types and would be at home on just about any pedalboard provided you have the space.

Musical Background:
I'm not old enough to get a discount at Denny's yet but I'm close, and I still gig out on a regular basis.

Musical Style:
Rock, prog, classics, CCM

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