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Tech 21 sansamp psa 1.1: user guide
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WARNINGS
•Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its warranty.
•Missing or altered serial numbers automatically void the warranty. For your own protection,
be sure that the serial number labels on the unit's back panel and exterior box are intact.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants unit to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of purchase to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
This warranty does not include damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, alteration, or
incorrect current or voltage. If unit becomes defective within warranty period, Tech 21 will
elect to repair or replace it free of charge. After warranty period expires, manufacturer will
repair defective unit for a fee.
PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR ANY REPAIR
For residents of the U.S. and Canada, please call Tech 21's main headquarters for shipping
instructions and a Return Authorization Number. Tech 21 will not accept packages without
prior authorization, pre-paid freight (UPS preferred), and proper insurance.
FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE & INQUIRIES
Contact Tech 21 weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Fill in the following information for future reference:
Serial Number
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Dealer's Name
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Dealer's Address
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Date of Purchase
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T: 973-777-6996
E: info@tech21nyc.com
W: www.tech 21nyc.com
© 2005 Tech 21 USA, Inc.
U S E R ' S G U I D E

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  • Page 1 PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR ANY REPAIR For residents of the U.S. and Canada, please call Tech 21’s main headquarters for shipping instructions and a Return Authorization Number. Tech 21 will not accept packages without prior authorization, pre-paid freight (UPS preferred), and proper insurance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions, Warnings, Fuse Information Quick Start Instructions Tech 21, The Company SansAmp PSA-1.1 Overview Front Panel Input Jack Pre-Amp Character Controls Low and High Level Trim 3-Digit LED display Save Switch Up and Down Buttons Programming...

  • Page 3: Quick Start Instructions

    3. Attach the AC cord and plug into a wall socket. Turn on the SansAmp PSA. 4. Turn on your amp or mixer. (If the mixer is patched into a monitor or recorder setup, make sure the power amp and speakers are turned on, too.) 5.

  • Page 4: Tech 21, The Company

    Live, it can be used as a pre-amp direct into a power amp with guitar or bass speaker cabinets, as a “monster direct box” to a P.A. system, (or both simultaneously), and as an outboard processor.

  • Page 5: Character Controls

    Experiment with the interplay between your instrument and the SansAmp PSA. For best results, do not set the Pre-Amp level lower than unity gain when the Drive knob is at 9 o’clock or higher. However, if you want a crystal-clear sound and the Drive control is already near minimum and there’s still too much overdrive, decrease the Pre-Amp’s level as needed.

  • Page 6: Programming

    PROGRAMMING Programs 01-49 are factory presets (refer to list on page 22). If you try to save over a factory preset, you will get a flashing “EE” indicating you’re making an error. Note: You can choose to be able to overwrite any location, except 00 and 50, including factory presets, or to lock all pro- gram locations by changing the protection scheme.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL INPUT 2 SECTION NPUT JACK 1/4-inch, 4.7megOhm. This high impedance input is designed with piezo pickups in mind to provide maximum output and dynamics. Plugging into Input 2 lets you match the SansAmp PSA’s input cir- cuitry to the signal level being fed into it, assuring the best signal-to-noise ratio and least distortion. This input is ideal for rack and patch-bay applications, especially if you use other signal processors or multi-track recorders before the SansAmp PSA.

  • Page 8: Xlr Ground Lift

    XLR G ROUND Connects or disconnects the ground circuits between the XLR Direct Out of the SansAmp PSA and the mixer. We recommend starting with the ground lifted (button in). If necessary, connect the ground (button out). MIDI This jack receives MIDI signals, including Program Change commands and MIDI data dumps. NOTE: Pins 1 and 3 of the MIDI connector are set up to output 10V DC phantom power to our MIDI Mouse™...

  • Page 9: Using The Sansamp Psa's Outputs

    PSA’ SING THE The SansAmp PSA has dual 1/4" unbalanced and XLR balanced Outputs for interfacting with all types of gear. XLR Outputs provide a signal for driving pro gear, including P.A. sys- tems, mixers, signal processors. 1/4" Outputs are ideal for feeding most mixers, signal proces- sors, and instrument amplifiers.

  • Page 10: Special Page Functions & Midi Implementation

    SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTIONS & MIDI IMPLEMENTATION PECIAL UNCTIONS Some very important features lurk inside your SansAmp PSA and aren’t accessible through the knobs and Up and Down switches alone. They’re very important and useful, so take the time to check them out, especially if you are using a MIDI footcontroller or other MIDI gear to interface with your SansAmp PSA.

  • Page 11: Function 3: 0-127 / 1-128 Patch Offset

    Push Left Digit Select Digits Blink Blinks, Right Save Digit Dims to Incoming Switch Show Incoming Number MIDI Number Display Right Digit Push Select Flashes 00 Blinks, Left Upon Digit Dims to Preset Save Return to Show the Switch Number Special PSA’s Twice...

  • Page 12: Function 6: Software Revision Number

    Select “o” Push Current Push Digits Blink Setting “Omni,” Save Save Switch Switch Shown Channel Again 1 - 16 6: S PECIAL UNCTION OFTWARE EVISION This function tells you which version of software is in your SansAmp PSA. You cannot alter this, but the information may come in handy in the future if software upgrades become avail- able.

  • Page 13: Factory Presets

    FACTORY PRESETS Note: Factory presets are based upon using the appropriate types of instruments and/or accessories associated with each particular sound. OUND ROUP RESET OUND Bypass Marshall ® styles Plexi Vintage Schenker JMP-1 High Gain Bluesbreaker Hendrix Van Halen I Classic Clean Fender ®...

  • Page 14: Custom Settings Diagrams

    CUSTOM SETTINGS DIAGRAMS (Photocopy these pages and keep a record of your customized programs.) Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes...
  • Page 15 CUSTOM SETTINGS DIAGRAMS (Photocopy these pages and keep a record of your customized programs.) Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes Program Number Notes...

  • Page 16: Effects Loop

    Note: With on-going product development and improvements, specifications and/or the cosmetic appearance of this unit may change without prior notice. Replacement parts are available, i.e., knobs, rack handles, faceplate, etc. For more information, please contact your authorized dealer or Tech 21.

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