Lexicon PCM-41

The Lexicon PCM-41 is a compact rack-mounted digital delay/echo processing unit which was first released in 1980. It is capable of providing delay times up to 800ms.

The delay was a favourite of Genesis: all three members have used the unit during the 1980s. In Tony Banks' and Mike Rutherford's cases, it featured in their live and studio rigs since the Abacab era. Phil Collins also had a PCM-41 delay as part of his home studio setup, used on demo recordings up to the early 2000's. Their private Fisher Lane Farm Studio facility (simply known as "The Farm") in Surrey also had PCM-41 delays in the outboard racks, possibly used for the John Lennon-style echo effect on "Mama".

Further information

 * Vintage Digital website