Universal Power Supply - Tech 21 STEVE HARRIS Signature SH1 Manual

TECH 21, THE COMPANY
Tech 21 was formed by a guitarist possessing the unusual combination
of a trained ear and electronics expertise. In 1989, B.Andrew Barta
made his invention commercially available to players and studios around
the world. His highly-acclaimed SansAmp™ pioneered Tube Amplifier
Emulation in professional applications for recording direct and per-
forming live, and created an entirely new category of signal processing.
There have since been many entries into this niche, yet SansAmp contin-
ues to maintain its reputation as the industry standard.
With a full line of SansAmp models,Tech 21 also offers effect pedals
and MIDI products, as well as "traditional" style amplifiers for guitar
and bass. Each product is thoughtfully and respectfully designed by B.
Andrew Barta himself with the player in mind. Our goal is to provide
flexible, versatile tools to cultivate, control, refine and redefine your
own individual sound.Tech 21 takes great pride in delivering consistent
quality sound, studio to studio, club to club, arena to arena.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A true hands-on professional, Steve Harris not only formed Iron
Maiden (in 1975!), he writes the bulk of their songs, plays multiple in-
struments, mixes recordings, directs and edits both live and production
videos, and sings.As if that wasn't enough, Steve somehow finds time
for British Lion, which he describes as a side project that's more main-
stream rock than metal.And yet, he's enviably humble.
When it comes to Steve's rig, surprisingly it has barely changed in over
30 years.What has never changed are his prized custom vintage Mar-
shall cabs loaded with EV speakers.We sent the original prototype of
the Steve Harris Signature SH1 when Steve was out on tour with
British Lion and he had this to say:
"The tour is going fantastic. And the reason it's going fantastic is this
little thing here. It's unbelievable. [Andrew Barta] is a real boffin*. Be-
cause he's managed to simulate my EV speaker sounds, which I love so
much. And it's in this little box. Whatever he's done, he's made this
thing sound like my sound. So, well done, mate."
Known for his galloping fleet-fingered bass lines, Steve's distinctive style
and tone have, and continue to be, required reading --whether you're
into metal or not. Like our other signature gear, the SH1 is not just for
one single tone or genre.The controls are designed to provide an ex-
pansive range of adjustability so you can dial in a wide spectrum of bass
tones as well.
*Translation: technical expert.
APPLICATIONS
WITH A BASS AMP RIG:
-As a Pre-Amp: Run the 1/4" Output of the SH1 directly into the
power amp input, a.k.a."effects return" (if applicable) of an amp.This
will bypass the tone-coloring pre-amp section of the amp rig.
-As a Stomp Box: Run the 1/4" Output into the front input of an
amp. For best results, keep the SH1 Volume close to unity gain so you
have the same volume coming from your speaker/monitor whether the
pedal is active or in bypass. This ensures the next device in the signal
chain won't get slammed by a much hotter signal than what would nor-
mally come from the instrument. Similarly, you wouldn't want a drop in
volume, either, which would force the next device to struggle for
enough signal.
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TO DRIVE A POWER AMP: Run the 1/4" Output or the XLR
Output to the corresponding input of a power amp, and adjust your
stage volume with the Volume control of the SH1.
TO RECORD DIRECT: Plug the XLR or 1/4" Output directly into
the input of a mixer/recorder.Work with the input trim control on the
mixer/recorder and be sure not to overload its input. Bear in mind full-
range systems yield a wide frequency response.Therefore, we suggest
you start with the EQ levels at 12 o'clock and then increase/decrease
to taste.
THE INS AND OUTS
1/4" INPUT: 4.7megOhm instrument level. For normal operation,
signal level to Input should be close to that of a standard guitar (ap-
proximately -10dBm / 250mV).
1/4" UNIVERSAL OUTPUT: Unbalanced Low Z output. This
output can be connected to High Z amplifiers (or effects) as well as Low
Z mixer and computer inputs.Output level is unity gain when pedal is in bypass
mode. It also drives long cables without loss of signal integrity, even in bypass.
BALANCED XLR OUTPUT & GROUND
CONNECT SWITCH: Balanced Low Z output.When
the Ground Connect switch is engaged, the ground connects.
Disengaged, the ground of your stage system and other inter-
connected gear is lifted (isolated) from the ground of the
mixing console.
NOTE: Both outputs can be used simultaneously. For example, 1/4"
Out to your amp and XLR Out to PA mixer, which is one instance
where the Ground might need to be disengaged.

UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY

The Steve Harris SH1 is shipped with a power supply that is set up
with a U.S. prong assembly. To change the prong assembly to one of the
included European, UK or Australia/New Zealand styles, be sure the
power supply is unplugged and follow these instructions:
Press the PUSH switch to release the
prong assembly. Slide the assembly up
(about halfway) to align the side tabs of
the prong assembly with the slots of
the power supply housing.Then pull up
to remove the assembly. Choose the
new prong assembly, align the side tabs
with the slot of the housing and slide
down until it clicks into position.
NOTE: You cannot slide the
prong assembly all the way out
or in.
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