Third Man + JHS Troika Delay
Forged in a landmark collaboration between JHS Pedals and Third Man Hardware, the Troika Delay isn’t just another stompbox—it’s a studio-grade signal-processing machine built for the stage. Conceived to solve Jack White’s specific challenge of using delay on a live microphone, the Troika shatters the boundaries between a traditional guitar pedal and professional audio gear.
Its most immediate distinction is its connectivity. Equipped with both XLR and ¼” inputs/outputs, it welcomes microphones, guitars, and any line-level instrument with open arms. The secret to its pristine, noise-free performance with a mic is a high-grade Lundahl transformer on the input, providing a massive +20dB to +80dB of adjustable gain. This allows it to handle a vocal signal with the clarity and headroom of a dedicated preamp.
The intuitive, mixer-inspired slider controls offer real-time, tactile manipulation. Three sliders govern the essentials: Repeats for feedback, Volume for the effected signal level, and Distance to sweep the delay time from a tight 80ms slapback to a full one-second echo. Designed for live performance, the layout keeps the bypass switch clear of the sliders, preventing accidental deactivation during on-the-fly adjustments.
Whether on a desktop in the studio or at your feet in front of a roaring crowd, the Troika Delay is a uniquely versatile tool for anyone seeking pro-audio fidelity in a rugged, performance-ready format.
