Guide To Controls; Parallel Output; Balanced Xlr Output - Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver DI v2 Owner's Manual

GUIDE TO CONTROLS

DRIVE:
adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to when the
output section of a tube amp is being pushed. For fatter, more robust clean
sounds, increase Drive until it starts to distort, then gradually decrease until it
disappears.
BASS & TREBLE:
These tone controls cut or boost ±12dB from
active
unity gain at 12 o'clock. Bass is 80 Hz. Treble is 3.2kHz.
MID SHIFT & MID
Sweepable, semi-parametric EQ controls range from 160 Hz to 3 kHz, ±16dB,
respectively. With Mid Shift, you can select the center frequency of the mid-
range control (MID), enabling you to notch out specific frequencies that may
be causing your acoustic guitar to feed back. You can achieve various unique
sounds by boosting MID and selecting different frequencies with Mid Shift --
such as the "Money for Nothing" sample setting. Note: If you set Mid Shift at
1kHz, MID operates as a traditional mid-range control.
BLEND
controls the ratio of your direct instrument signal and the SansAmp
Tube/Microphone Emulation. In most cases, you will probably have this set at
maximum (100% SansAmp). If you should want to hear some of the distinct
timbre of a piezo pickup, or reduce the amount of "compression," you can
simply adjust accordingly by turning the Blend control counter clockwise.
At minimum, the SansAmp circuitry is bypassed. However, all the other con-
trols remain active. The unit then functions as a standard DI with EQ.
LEVEL
adjusts the output level of both the 1/4" and XLR outputs.
RUMBLE FILTER
Engaged (in position), it removes unwanted sub-sonic frequencies that cause
boominess and audible handling noises associated with acoustic guitars. Also
complements other instruments, such as electric guitar, for a snappier, more in-
your-face sound. Note: When Blend is at minimum, there will be no effect.
AIR
Engaged (in position), adds top-end clarity and sparkle to acoustics. Also com-
plements other instruments, as well as vocals, for more definition and more open
sound. Note: When Blend is at minimum, there will be no effect.
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THE INS AND OUTS
Follow Standard Audio Procedure to avoid unwanted and potentially speaker-
damaging "pops" when connecting or disconnecting any equipment:
Always mute mixing board and/or turn down amp volume
BEFORE plugging or unplugging!
IMPORTANT: TURN ON FIRST. TURN OFF LAST.
INPUT:
1/4", 4.7megOhm, instrument level. Switches battery power on/off.
To avoid battery drain, unplug when not in use. (

PARALLEL OUTPUT:

1/4" unbalanced direct output is "hard-wired" to
the Input jack. Instrument signal passes through, UNEFFECTED, to the input of
your stage amplification system. NOTE: The impedance of the 1/4" Input will
change and assume the impedance of the equipment the Parallel Output is
connected to. If that equipment has a lower impedance (i.e., vintage effects,
tuners, etc.), it will cause the signal to diminish. To avoid signal degradation,
we recommend not using the Parallel Output when a high impedance is
required (for instance, for piezos).

BALANCED XLR OUTPUT:

effected or uneffected signal to mixing console/recorder, depending on the ori-
entation of the Footswitch.
XLR Output Level Switch:
-20dB pad to match the output to
equipment with different input level requirements. Disengaged (up position),
the output is 0dB. Engaged (in position), the output is -20dB.
1/4" OUTPUT:
Unbalanced 1KOhm low Z output. Sends effected or
uneffected signal to amp rig or power amp, as per the orientation of the
Footswitch.
1/4" Output Level Switch:
+10dB boost to match the output to
equipment with different input level requirements. Disengaged (up position),
the output is -10dB. Engaged (in position), the output is 0dB.
DON'T FORGET TO MUTE!)
Balanced 600-Ohm low Z output. Sends
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