Behringer BM-14M Analog Delay

In the tradition of legendary "bucket brigade" analog delays

The BM-14M follows the great tradition of BBD (bucket brigade) analog delays: a rounder repetition than a digital delay, less "bright," with a very musical sense of depth. This is the type of echo that has marked countless recordings, both to thicken a rhythm guitar and to add dimension to a lead without overloading the mix.

Its spirit recalls studio and stage analog delays appreciated for their character, notably in the world of Moogerfooger-inspired delays: a full, lively sound and an approach that encourages both quick tweaking and exploration.

Who is the BM-14M for, and in which styles does it make a difference?

The BM-14M is aimed at guitarists who want a credible and expressive analog delay, but also at bassists and texture-oriented musicians (synths, hybrid setups) seeking a less "clinical" repetition than a digital delay. In blues and rock, it excels on short echoes and punchy slapback. In indie, pop, shoegaze, or post-rock, it becomes a depth tool, ideal for widening arpeggios and supporting a melody.

In a live context, its synchronization functions and direct controls make adjustments between songs easy. In studio, its analog grain helps place the guitar (or synth) in space, with a particularly flattering sense of texture on clean and slightly crunchy sounds.

Settings, controls, and design: from quick adjustment to sound creation

At the heart of the BM-14M, you'll find the essentials expected from a delay: Delay Time to set the interval between repeats, Repeat (feedback) to manage the number of echoes, and Level to balance the effect volume relative to the dry signal. This "three-gesture" logic allows finding a good setting in seconds, exactly what you want from an analog delay pedal on a pedalboard.

But the BM-14M goes further: a Short/Long range selector allows engaging short delays (perfect for 30 ms to 550 ms) while opening access to longer times for wider ambiances. The tap tempo facilitates rhythmic setup on stage, and the LFO modulation section adds movement (light chorus, vibrato, controlled instability) to transform a simple echo into texture.

The connectivity and control possibilities are also part of the BM-14M's DNA: in addition to standard input/output, dedicated outputs allow finer wet/dry management, and control options (including MIDI and control inputs) integrate easily into a modern setup, from controlled pedalboards to more creative studio routing.

Sound signature

The BM-14M's signature is its warmth and slightly "textured" character typical of analog: repeats remain clear but naturally round off, avoiding masking the pick attack or the snap of fingerstyle playing. On a short setting, you get an expressive slapback that instantly thickens. Increasing the Repeat makes the delay enveloping and can lead to very present tails, with natural saturation and compression that are more musical than "surgical."

If you like analog delays with strong personality, often found in rigs oriented towards alternative rock, ambient, and studio (like some Moogerfooger family delays used to sculpt space), the BM-14M targets precisely that feeling: an organic depth, responsive to playing, and inspiring from the first chords.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Black

Additional settings depending on configuration	mix, output level, drive, LFO modulation (waveform, speed, depth)	Battery operation	not supported
"Short" range	30 ms to 550 ms	Dimensions	85.9 x 147.6 x 196.9 mm
"Long" range	up to 1200 ms	Weight	1.1 kg
Audio input	6.35mm TS jack	Power adapter	not included
Audio outputs	6.35mm TS jack (including dedicated mix and delay outputs)	Battery	not included (and not compatible)
Control inputs	6.35mm jack (expression/control)	Required voltage	9V DC
MIDI input	5-pin DIN	Consumption	400 mA