Analog Delay Noise Level?

I'm about a year into learning about pedals - never used them before - and all the posts about analog delay piqued my curiosity. I'm currently using a DD-3, which works, but I was thinking about adding a 2nd delay so I wouldn't have to fiddle with settings, so, why not get an analog one.

I went to the local GC, and tried a MXR Carbon Copy. I was surprised by the level of background hiss I heard when it was clicked on. Is that typical? I was playing a std. Tele through a tweed BJr, and it was pretty quiet until I turned on the delay, then a noticeable hiss was introduced, something like I'd expect out of a high-gain pedal or compressor cranked up.

I'm playing in church and the leader has in-ear monitors. I've learned I have to be very picky about what I introduce into the chain so I don't get her looking over at me pointing at her ear, asking "What's that noise?"

Did I just get a bad one to test, or are all analogs susceptible to picking up/generating noise like that?

Where did you have the "mix" knob set? I have had a Carbon Copy since they first came out and have not experienced any noise from mine.

There is of course the Aqua Puss re-issue for about $150 and it has up to 300ms of delay where as the Carbon Copy has 600ms. Both pedals were designed by the same guy.

For $195 you can check out Tech 21's new Boost DLA with Tap Tempo.

Mix was around 12. I mostly played with the delay and regen knobs.

There don't seem to be a lot of options when it comes to being able to put your hands on a [analog delay] pedal and try it. That's why I'm asking the question. For my purpose, the CC would work, except for the noise I heard. If someone tells me there's a much quieter pedal they've A/B'd against the CC, I'm all ears.

I have to say, I didn't hear this on most of the demos I've listened to, so I'm thinking it's ambient noise (in that GC) that the pedal's good at picking up. Maybe you don't hear it where you use the pedal. Just asking...

I've never had any problems with hiss from my CC. It's the least noisy of all my pedals. Depending on how you had it hooked up at GC it could be anything...dirty power, cable going bad, or even the demo pedal could be a little messed up.

Power supply, of course. I'll pack a 9V and go back. Thanks.

Power supply, of course. I'll pack a 9V and go back. Thanks.

No problem...if you still get the hiss, ask to try out a different CC, a new one from the box.

i have an analog i get a little noise when its longer delay times but not too bad

My Carbon Copy is whisper quiet when I step on it. I use a 1Spot and have it chained together with several other pedals...

I've also had mine since they came out.