The Behringer Spring Reverberation 646 is an authentic, all-analog recreation of the legendary Grampian Type 636 from the 1960s—the secret weapon behind the signature "twang" of Pete Townshend and the dubbed-out echoes of Lee "Scratch" Perry. This unit features a dual-spring mechanical tank that provides organic, lush, and unmistakably raw reflections that digital emulations simply cannot replicate.
Beyond its reverb capabilities, the 646 is prized for its integrated overload circuit. This high-quality preamp allows you to drive your signal into a warm, musical analog saturation before it even hits the springs, making it an excellent tool for "dirtying up" drum breaks, vocals, or synths.
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Technical Specifications:
Inputs: Flexible routing with balanced/unbalanced Mic inputs and high/low-level AUX inputs for guitars, keyboards, or mixing desks.
Reverb Time: Approximately 2 seconds of natural mechanical decay.
Form Factor: Housed in a desktop chassis that is Eurorack ready (72HP) with 3.5mm patch points on the front and 1/4" jacks on the rear.
Controls: Tactile knobs for Mic Channel, Aux Channel, and "Reverberate" (Wet/Dry mix).
Bypass: Dual footswitch inputs (front/rear) for remote reverb muting.
Key Features:
True Analog Path: Dual mechanical springs for authentic signal reflections.
Saturation Tool: Dedicated overload indicator to help dial in the perfect amount of harmonic grit.
Versatility: Perfect for surf rock, spaghetti western tones, or classic dub-style splashes.