Tech 21 PSA-1.1 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. After showing you the software version the display will flash 00 to indicate you re back in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indi cating the SansAmp PSA is in Program 00 bypass SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 7 EpDIT PoT DISPLAY MODE For finding presets you can change how the information is displayed for a stored pot s posi tion You can choose to use digits dashes or the numerical value of the pot When you select Function 7 the display will show either 00 01 or 02 00 Digits as shipped 01 Dashes 02 Numerical Value 0 127 To change the setting use the Up and Down buttons to select 00 01 or 02 Then push Save to store your selection The display will then show a flashing 00 to indicate you re back in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indi cating that the SansAmp PSA is in Program 00 bypass aiir 1 Fa Se Ca a 5 he kS 4 SANSAMP PSA 1 1 BAVE ue BAVE Gal PUSH Bx PUERA R Gg Digits Push Current Select00 Push Display Digits Stop Blink the Setting 01 or 02 the Flashes 00 Blinking Save is for Save Upon Upon Switch Shown Display Switch Return to Return to Mode Again Special Progr2. Controls the low end break up and overdrive You can boost the effect by turning clockwise from the center point indicated by the arrows and cut by turning counterclockwise When you turn towards maximum the sound becomes you guessed it buzzy For a clean setting increase the setting in small increments For increased definition when using distortion position the knob at its midpoint or towards minimum PUNCH Sets the amount of midrange break up and overdrive Boost or cut from the center point indicat ed by the arrows Decreasing from the center point produces a softer Fender style break up Increasing its setting creates a harder heavier distortion At maximum it produces a sound simi lar to a wah pedal at mid boost position placed in front of a Marshall amp CRUNCH Brings out the upper harmonic content and pick attack For a smoother high end and for clean settings decrease to taste DRIVE Like the volume control on a non master volume tube amp Drive increases the amount of power amp distortion In live applications we recommend using less Drive than when direct recording This compensates for the natural sustain of high volumes SANSAMP PSA 1 1 Low AND HIGH These active low end tone controls are specially tuned for maximum musicality when used to EQ instruments Boost or cut 12dB from its center point indicated by the arrows LEVEL Simultaneously adjusts the output level of the rear panel XLR and 1 4 outputs and
3. TO STAGE SPKRS Se See EE YZZ fi i i i ARAN he ona B bb nT A oto ok He aS a TO P A SYSTEM ae Z MONITORS RECORDER Ml bith ji hddte 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 Each set can be used simultaneously and independently USING THE EFFECTS LOOP SANSAMP PSA 1 1 UsinG MIDI A T Hele Oooo ot otok The Effects Loop lets you patch in reverbs delays and other signal processors If your signal processor has only one output mono then plug it into the Right Return Note If you engage the 50 50 switch then 50 of the SansAmp PSA signal goes through your effects processor and the other 50 passes directly to the 1 4 and XLR Outputs LEFT OUTPUT RIGHT OUTPUT All MIDI gear including MIDI footcontrollers signal processors keyboards and computers can be connected to the SansAmp PSA The MIDI In accepts Program Change commands as well as MIDI Map and Program dumps The MIDI Thru Out jack is usually configured as a MIDI Thru except when data is being transmitted from the SansAmp PSA SANSAMP PSA 1 1 SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTIONS amp MIDI IMPLEMENTATION SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTIONS Some v
4. Save Page Save Access Switch Function Switch Special 00 09 Again Page Menu Use the Up and Down buttons to select any of these functions 00 Exit Special Page 01 Custom Preset Data Dump out through the MIDI Thru Out port 02 Define MIDI Mapping 03 0 127 1 128 Patch Offset 04 Preset Protection Writer 05 MIDI Channel Select 06 Software Revision Number 07 Edit Pot Display Mode 08 Disengage All Pots 09 MIDI Thru Disable When you select a function press the Save button a second time and the digits will stop flashing NOTE If you select function 00 you will exit the Special Page function menu and return to Bypass Program 00 Then you can proceed to do any of the following i Lig F Sa y z s L 7 switch The SansAmp PSA s display will show two dashes for approximately 10 seconds and then a flashing 00 meaning that it has completed the dump and returned to the Special Page function menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indicating that the SansAmp PSA is in Program 00 bypass NOTE Use one cable at a time To use 2 cables you will need to disable the MIDI Thru See Special Page Function 9 on page 21 SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 2 DEFINE MIDI MAPPING This function defines internal MIDI mapping That is it tells your SansAmp PSA which pro gram to call up when a
5. Using the Effects Loop 14 Using MIDI 15 Special Page Functions amp MIDI Implementation 16 21 Function 1 Custom Preset Data Dump Ly Function 2 Define MIDI Mapping l Function 3 0 127 1 128 Patch Offset 18 Function 4 Preset Protection Writer 19 Function 5 MIDI Channel Select 19 Function 6 Software Revision Number 20 Function 7 Edit Pot Display Mode 20 Function 8 Disengage All Pots 2l Function 9 MIDI Thru Disable 21 Factory Presets and Custom Settings Chart 2223 Custom Settings Diagrams 24 27 Special Page Restore and Factory Preset Reset 28 Options 28 Specifications 29 Warranty Information Back Cover IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS This symbol wherever it appears alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol wherever it appears alerts the user to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Read the manual This unit is powered by potentially hazardous voltage Therefore observe the following safety precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK product DO NOT OPEN 2 Do not use product near water such as near 1 Read and follow all instructions before using CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE a bath
6. level signal into the SansAmp PSA When the switch is in this position the signal coming into the unit is padded down by 10dB 10dB position When the input pad switch is disengaged at its 10dB setting the rear panel Input 2 is optimized to receive an instrument level signal In this position Input 2 s sensitivity is exactly the same as the front panel s Input EFFECTS LOOP EFFECTS SEND Sends the SansAmp PSA s signal to processors When nothing is plugged into the Effects Loop the signal passes through from the SansAmp PSA to the Output jacks with both left and right Output jacks receiving the same signal Note Effects Loop Send is muted in bypass programs Mix 50 50 SWITCH The 1 4 Send routes 100 of the SansAmp PSA s signal through your effects processor when the 50 50 switch is disengaged If you engage the 50 50 switch then 50 of the SansAmp PSA signal goes through your effects processor and the other 50 passes directly to the 1 4 and XLR Outputs To preserve the signal integrity of the SansAmp PSA use the Effects Loop with the 50 50 switch engaged When the SansAmp PSA is in this mode the effects processor s mix control should be set at 100 wet Your relative wet dry mixture can then be controlled by increasing or decreasing the effects processor s output level T SANSAMP PSA 1 1 RIGHT RETURN When using a mono effects processor plug the processor s output into the SansAmp PSA s Right Return This w
7. the selected program number it will stop blinking That s it You ve moved copied a pro eram Note The original preset number doesn t change until it is overwritten LOCATING INDIVIDUAL CONTROL VALUES WITHIN A PRESET When recalling presets the positions of the front panel controls do not reflect the actual stored values of each of their parameters When you turn any of the knobs except for the Trim the SansAmp PSA will go into edit mode and unlock whichever control you turn The circuitry will then revert to the actual value of that control s position vs the stored value allowing you to edit the sound to your liking One digit When you turn unlock a control from the setting that s stored in blinks the memory one of the digits in the LED numerical display will ye a ims blink the other will dim Note When you re in program 100 or Pa higher the two left digits blink or dim together as one number O This tuner like feature is useful when you want to know the stored position of each knob s setting in a particular preset Right digit dims Left digit Left digit dims Digits resume blinks faster normal Left digit blinks Right digit blinks origun as ifi 4 F 7 fr w o a a a i Es r f f Assume the preset point for a particular knob is 12 o clock If the left digit blinks and the right dims after unlocking it you will need to turn the knob clock
8. 1 through 16 Push the Save button and the display shows the current setting Press the Up or Down buttons to select either Omni the default value indicated by a small o in the right digit or any number between 1 and 16 Push Save to store your selection The display will then flash 00 to indicate you re still in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indicating the SansAmp PSA is in Bypass Program 00 SANSAMP PSA 1 1 BAVE DOWN Digits Push Current Select o Push Display Digits Stop Blink the Setting for the Flashes 00 Blinking Save is Omni Save Upon Upon Switch Shown or Switch Return to Return to Channel Again Special Program 1 16 Page 00 Menu SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 6 SOFTWARE REVISION NUMBER 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 When you select Special Page Function 6 the display will show a two digit number ab _ fara Automatically GG GG Exits to Digits Push Display Special Display Digits Stop Blink the Shows Page Menu Flashes 00 Blinking Save Software After Upon Upon Switch Version 15 Seconds Return to Return to or When Special Program Save Switch Page 00 is Pushed Menu
9. 2005 Tech 21 USA Inc CE SANSAMB ao IH DRIVE I TECH 21 NYC TAIMA nW a i E e o L Arde EdB bow atk Lowy HIGH TRIM 1 ane eS 1 NYC A NA O AA CC 7 LEVEL ISansAmp SAVE a I PRE AMP BUZZ elt ane TK yT an a gt a PIX PUSH 2x l APBA Bae DOWA PUNCH CAUNCH DRIVE LOW HIGH LEWY Pda y T N A A A pun a A A a TECH 81 NYC INPUT PARAE AMP BUZZ TS WN A G A TM SansAm P PSA 1 1 USERS GUIDE SANSAMP PSA 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Warnings Fuse Information 2 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 8 Saving a Program Moving Copying a Program Locating Individual Control Values Rear Panel 10 12 Input 2 Section 10 Input 2 Jack 10 Level Selector Switch 10 OdB and 10dB Positions 10 Effects Loop 10 Effects Send 10 Mix 50 50 Switch 10 Right amp Left Returns 11 Universal Output Section 11 1 4 Output Jacks and Output Level Switch 11 XLR Output Jacks and Output Level Switch 11 Nn OO DOONAN NNND ON AT B B GW W XLR Ground Lift 12 MIDI In and MIDI Thru Out 12 Headphone l2 Suggested Setups 13 15 Using the SansAmp PSA s Inputs 13 Using the SansAmp PSA s Outputs 14
10. Effects Loop Send TRIM For live performances this control globally adjusts the level of all presets so you don t have to individually adjust each setting on stage Be aware that if you have any settings with the Level programmed close to at minimum or maximum the Trim pot will not be as effective Additionally when using an external effects processor in the Effects Loop set Trim at maxi mum before you adjust the input level of the processor This will ensure you have enough head room when you utilize the Trim control on stage 3 DiciTt LED DISPLAY Because the SansAmp PSA is fully programma Ta ble everything you do is monitored by its inter SAN SAM B a nal processor And everything you need to know Bp E a SAVE is in these three digits This display is readable from any angle in daylight or darkness It tells PUSH 2x you which program is active whether any knob s setting has been changed when a program is res stored and when MIDI functions have been activated Refer to the sections on programming your SansAmp PSA and using MIDI for spe cific information regarding the display s functions SAVE SWITCH The Save switch stores your custom settings in the memory of the SansAmp PSA It also gives you access to the Special Page function menu It is purposely recessed into the front panel to make it difficult to inadvertently push You can use a guitar pick a pen tip or a well placed fingernail to pu
11. HIGH LEVEL atti Notes Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE LOW HIGH LEVEL qa il SANSAMP PSA 1 1 SPECIAL PAGE RESTORE You can reset the settings of the Special Page Functions and MIDI mapping to their original factory values as shipped without disturbing your stored settings eT urn the power switch off e Turn all pots counter clockwise to minimum e Press and hold the Save switch with a pick or pen while turning the power switch back on The display will show Sr to represent Special page reset Continue to hold the Save switch for 3 seconds e When restored the display will show 00 to indicate you re in Program 00 bypass That s it You re back to the original Special Page Functions and MIDI mapping FACTORY PRESET RESET To reset the factory presets only 01 49 follow this procedure e Turn the power switch off e Turn all pots counter clockwise to minimum e Press and hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously while turning the power switch back on The display will show Fr to represent Factory reset Continue to hold the Up and Down buttons for 3 seconds e When reset the display will show 00 to indicate you re in Program 00 bypass That s it Factory preset Programs 01 49 are back to how the unit was originally shipped OPTIONS MIDI Mouse Exceptionally player friendly MIDI foot controller Heavy duty compact stomp box
12. MIDI Program Change command comes in For example if your MIDI footcontroller sends out a Program Change command that says Program 26 and you want your SansAmp PSA to respond to that Program 26 message by calling up preset number 15 you can set the SansAmp PSA to map that message to the appropriate location NOTE The SansAmp PSA comes from the factory with its MIDI map set by default to map incoming pro grams to the same numbered displayed programs That is MIDI 01 calls up Program 01 etc To remap a MIDI Program Change command here s what you do Select function 02 and push Save The left digit will blink with the right digit dim telling you that the display is showing the number of the incoming program To change that number use the Up and Down switches to select a new number Now push the Save button and the right digit blinks the left digit dims indicating the SansAmp PSA program that will be ats 7 Se Ca a z E 1 7 k it kS 4 SANSAMP PSA 1 1 BAVE fe Digits Push Left Digit Blink the Blinks Right Save Digit Dims to MIDI Number Right Digit Select Push Blinks Left New the Digit Dims to Preset Save Show the Number Switch PSA s Twice Preset Number affected by the incoming MIDI Program Change number that you selected To change the Switch Show Incoming ue DOV m Select New Incoming Number Display Flashes 00 Upon Return to Special Page Menu BAVE PUS Bt Pus
13. Replacements are commercially available or you can contact Tech 21 directly WARNING Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its warranty NOTE In the U S and Canada servicing is performed at factory only In other countries please refer repairs to the local Tech 21 authorized distributor FUSE Fuse holder located inside A C cord receptacle You must remove power A cord to change fuse Replace with similar type amp same value F 0 5A L QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS Here s how you can get your SansAmp PSA up and running before you read the entire manual 1 Plug your instrument into the front panel Input jack on the left side 2 Plug one end of a cord into the rear panel s left Output jack and plug the other end into the input of a mixer or an amp or power amp 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 Turn up the input level on your amp or mixer If the signal is too hot resulting in unwanted distortion or too weak check the amp s or mixer s input control Also check the Trim control on the front of the SansAmp PSA and Output Level Switch on the back of the SansAmp PSA 6 Play your favorite riff or chord changes and you should hear a sound coming through your system If not recheck your connections and make sure your gui
14. SANSAMP PSA 1 1 WARNINGS e Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its warranty e 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 amp 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 Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Date of Purchase TECH 21 T 973 777 6996 E info tech21nyc com W www tech 21nyc com
15. The individual Character Controls labeled Buzz Punch Crunch and Drive offer different results than the post EQ section the controls labeled Low and High Gain structure can be adjusted via the Pre Amp control which results in a different kind of overdrive than the Drive control Additionally Buzz Punch and Crunch each affect the gain structure within specific frequency bands As you experiment and become familiar with the controls interrelationships you ll be able to customize your own sounds and store them in the SansAmp PSA s memory INPUT JACK This 1 4 Input features an impedance buffer so that the tone from a guitar s or bass pickups or the signal from other instruments reaches the SansAmp PSA without degradation A second input jack is located on the rear panel Note plugging into the front panel Input jack overrides and discon nects the rear panel jack So you can set up your SansAmp PSA as a permanent part of a rack or patch bay setup with its usual input source plugged into the rear panel jack If you want to plug straight into the SansAmp PSA bypassing other parts of the system use the front Input PRE AMP Arrow indicates This is the input sensitivity control The Pre Amp control adjusts oe unity gain point the signal level going into the input section of the SansAmp PSA The arrow indicates the unity gain point that is no boost or cut INPUT PRE AMP When clean sounds are desired with the use
16. Thru by using Special Page Function 9 see page 21 When you off load custom preset data or MIDI map data this jack operates as a MIDI Out See Special Page Function 1 page 17 Always use good quality MIDI cables for connecting the SansAmp PSA with other gear HEADPHONE Dedicated stereo 1 4 inch output Be aware that you will hear in stereo only if you use a stereo effect in the Effects Loop CAUTION Do not use a mono 1 4 inch cable in this output SUGGESTED SETUPS The following three pages show you how to interface your SansAmp PSA with other gear including MIDI equipment SANSAMP PSA 1 1 USING THE SANSAMP PSA s INPUTS a aoe PAG 4MP DUZZ PUSH CAUMGH ORIVE Low HIGH LEVEL Sa NS Amp PS AK PI PR PS yie PTS yis E xh E k z ar me rf Ic 3 E Tmo L I Mele ee Ue Re A LA LS LUA ee Pt ee a e amp TECH 21i Nnre _ ERF STTTTITA AAH eo Pe Fae F Pes Ls a The front panel Input jack is designed to accept signals from guitars basses keyboards etc You can set up your SansAmp PSA as a permanent part of a rack or patch bay setup with its usual input source plugged into the rear panel jack Then if you want to plug straight into the SansAmp PSA use the front panel Input which overrides the rear panel Input 2 atl 4 F b a 7 13 y 4 SANSAMP PSA 1 1 USING THE SANSAMP PSA s OUTPUTS gle cee re
17. am Desired Page 00 Menu SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 8 DISENGAGE ALL POTS This function renders all eight front panel potentiometers inactive This advanced feature pre vents accidental setting changes during performances All presets remain in the memory and are accessible via MIDI however you cannot edit the programs while in this mode Select function 08 and press Save Use the Up and Down buttons to select between two options 00 All pots engaged normal operation as shipped 01 All pots disengaged Then push Save to store your selection The display will then flash 00 to indicate you re back in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indicating that the SansAmp PSA is in Program 00 bypass SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 9 MIDI THRU DISABLE This function disables MIDI Thru on the MIDI Thru Out port If you are using a multi port MIDI interface you should disable MIDI Thru If you are daisy chaining your MIDI devices leave it enabled Select function 09 and press Save Use the Up and Down buttons to select 00 MIDI Thru enabled normal operation as shipped 01 MIDI Thru disabled Then push Save to store your selection The display will then flash 00 to indicate you re back in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t
18. ay stops blinking indicating the SansAmp PSA is in Bypass Program 00 SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 4 PRESET PROTECTION WRITER This allows you to change the level of protection for factory and custom presets When you select Function 4 the display will show either 00 01 or 02 00 All Protect All programs are locked and cannot be overwritten 01 Normal Protects Programs 00 50 as shipped 02 No Protect All programs can be overwritten except Bypass 00 and 50 Note Bypass locations 00 and 50 are permanently locked and cannot be overwritten SAVE ue BAVE pam PUSH Bx O PUGH att Gg DOWN Digits Push Current Select00 Push Display Digits Stop Blink the Setting 01 or 02 the Flashes 00 Blinking Save is to Protect Save Upon Upon Switch Shown Level Switch Return to Return to Desired Again Special Program Page 00 Menu To change the setting use the Up and Down buttons to select 00 01 or 02 Then push Save to store your selection The display will then flash 00 to indicate you re back in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indicating the SansAmp PSA is in Bypass Program 00 SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 5 MIDI CHANNEL SELECT This function sets the MIDI channel on which the SansAmp PSA receives MIDI data It can be set to Omni receive on any or all channels or specific channels
19. calling up programs and storing program data There are 49 factory presets and 77 memory locations to store your own custom sounds plus two bypass programs When you switch between programs there is no lag time or cutting out The controls on the SansAmp PSA work very much like those found on a sophisticated amp You don t need special training or a degree in physics to operate your unit Storing and recalling programs is simple set your tones and push the Save button You just turn a knob and hear the difference immediately in real time There are 256 incremental steps in the rotation of each control so increases and decreases occur in a smooth gradual linear fashion The SansAmp PSA is designed to provide you with the flexibility to find almost any conceiv able tonal personality within the tube amplifier sound spectrum SANSAMP PSA 1 1 FRONT PANEL INTRODUCTION The SansAmp PSA gives you access to specific tone shaping characteristics within the tube amplifier sound spectrum Controls of this nature are traditionally inaccessible on stock amps Adjustments like these are ordinarily achieved only by permanent professional modification D PAL AMP DUZE BUNCH CRUNCH OAIE bow INPUT a aili wiki wiki aba ahlis iti ritip vil AES Ay PM Te PTY pre Ty PT yis i i oA i es z j lr A he he ThA AL LL a ri ot pee et a oat a _ a TECH E1 MYE Tonality for instance can be adjusted in a variety of ways
20. e Hiwatt and AC30 are registered trademarks of their respective companies Names of factory presets are intended for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement or affiliation with the companies products song titles or persons named SANSAMP PSA 1 1 Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE r eee SANSAMP PSA 1 1 CUSTOM SETTINGS DIAGRAMS Photocopy these pages and keep a record of your customized programs CRUNCH DRIVE Program Number PUNCH PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE ail Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ i j LN CRUNCH DRIVE Program Number PUNCH PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE ail Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ r qi CRUNCH DRIVE Program Number PUNCH PRE AMP BUZZ aili SANSAMP PSA 1 1 CUSTOM SETTINGS DIAGRAMS Photocopy these pages and keep a record of your customized programs Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE qa ila SANSAMP PSA 1 1 Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE LOW HIGH LEVEL ail Notes Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE LOW HIGH LEVEL ail Notes Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE LOW HIGH LEVEL ail Notes Program Number PRE AMP BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE LOW
21. ery 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 To operate the Special Page functions select Program 00 and press the Save button once Use a guitar pick or a pen tip The digits in the numerical display should now be flashing together SANSAMP PSA 1 1 SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 1 CUSTOM PRESET DATA DUMP This lets you off load your custom presets to another SansAmp PSA 1 1 note must be the same 1 1 model number or other external MIDI gear such as a sequencer Connect a MIDI cable from the SansAmp PSA s MIDI Thru Out jack and plug the other end into a second SansAmp PSA 1 1 sequencer MIDI able computer etc Set up the sequencer or computer to receive the MIDI data a second SansAmp PSA 1 1 will automatically detect and accept the data dump so you don t have to adjust anything and then press the SansAmp PSA s Save BAWE Ga _ H gg ae Lup saxe PUSH Bx DOW Pd Save FLSH EH Digits Push Display Display Digits Stop Blink the Shows Flashes 00 Blinking Save Two Dashes Upon Upon Switch While Return to Return to Dumping Special Program MIDI Page 00 Data Menu Select Push Digits Select Push Program the Blink Special the 00 to
22. format 4 1 2 x 3 1 2 that fits in a gig bag There are no banks to change just scroll up or down to 128 program locations on any of the 16 MIDI channels Power Engine 300 and Power Engine 400 2U Rackmount Instrument Power Amplifiers e 300 watt 4 Ohm mono and 400 watt 8 Ohm stereo formats e Dimensions 17 w x 3 5 h x 10 d Overall 19 w x 3 8125 h x 11 5 d e Weight Power Engine 300 22 3 lbs Power Engine 400 26 25 lbs Power Engine 60 1x12 open back cabinet with 60 watts of transparent power e 8 Ohms 100 watts handling e 12 Celestion speaker e 3 band active EQ controls e Dimensions 18 25 w x 18 75 h x 14 25 d Weight 36 lbs i tig z s a u n z s k SANSAMP PSA 1 1 SansAmp PSA 1 1 Specifications Model Number Input Impedance Input 1 Input Impedance Input 2 Input Level Input 1 Input Level Input 2 Output Impedance 1 4 Output Impedance XLRs Output Level 1 4 Output Level XLR Maximum Output Level XLR Pin Configuration phase Effects Loop Send Effects Loop Return Low Frequency Response High Frequency Response Maximum Power Consumption AC Input Power factory set Cycles Enclosure Dimensions Weight PSA 1 1 1MegOhm 4 7MegOhm 10dB Switchable to 10dB or OdB range 1K Ohm min 600 Ohm min Switchable to 10dB or OdB range Switchable to 10dB or OdB range 10dB or better Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 In phase Pin 3 Rever
23. h the Save Switch Again Digits Stop Blinking Upon Return to Program 00 program use the Up and Down buttons Then push the Save button twice to store your change The display will then flash 00 to indicate you re back in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If you don t make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indicating the SansAmp PSA is in Bypass Program 00 SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 3 0 127 1 128 PATCH OFFSET Some MIDI program changers use the numerical grouping of 0 127 others 1 128 With Special Page Function 3 you can choose the corresponding grouping of the SansAmp PSA to match If you have selected Special Page Function 3 the display will show either 00 or 01 00 00 127 as shipped Ol O1 128 BAVE fe DOW Ltt Digits Push Current Select00 Push Display Digits Stop Blink the Setting or0l1 to the Flashes 00 Blinking Save is Change Save Upon Upon Switch Shown the Switch Return to Return to Grouping Again Special Program Page 00 Menu SANSAMP PSA 1 1 To change the setting use the Up and Down buttons to select 00 or 01 Then push Save to store your selection The display will then flash 00 to indicate you re back in the Special Page menu You may now choose either a new Special Page function or press Save again to exit If no choice is made in about 15 seconds the displ
24. ill route the signal to both pairs of left and right Outputs LEFT RETURN This is one of two stereo returns for the Effects Loop If your signal processor has only one out put mono then plug it into the Right Return UNIVERSAL OUTPUT SECTION Another aspect of the technological advancement of the SansAmp PSA is that its output sections are physically compatible with any application The outputs can be used for full range multi track recorders studio monitors P A systems as well as limited range systems guitar or bass speaker cabinets Note You can compensate for different frequency responses of speaker enclosures by using the High control 1 4 OUTPUT JACKS These left and right 1 4 jacks carry the signal from the SansAmp PSA This includes any effects that are placed in the Effects Loop The Output level switch OdB 10dB lets you inter face the SansAmp PSA with a variety of line and instrument level inputs including recorders and mixers requiring low level signals signal processors and power amps 1 4 OUTPUT LEVEL SWITCH Selects the Output level s range When in its OdB position engaged the Output is at line level When the switch is in 10dB position disengaged the Output is at instrument level XLR OUTPUT JACKS The SansAmp PSA s two XLR Outputs are designed without transformers to provide a low impedance output of extremely high quality for recording or interface with professional quality signal processors It
25. includes any effects that are placed in the Effects Loop XLR and 1 4 Outputs may be used simultaneously Minimum output impedance is 600 Ohms XLR OUTPUT LEVEL SWITCH Sets the range of the signal level sent out of the XLR Output jacks When in the OdB position engaged the Output is in the line level range When the switch is in its 10dB position disengaged the Output is in the instrument level range Note The standard output level range of the SansAmp PSA is OdB due to the wide availability of digital recorders which are unforgiving to excessive input levels This prevents overloading the input of a digital recorder i tig F s 11 z s ki SANSAMP PSA 1 1 XLR GROUND LIFT 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 Mmi IN 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 footcontroller see Options on page 28 M n THRU OUT This jack normally functions as a MIDI Thru which lets MIDI data entering the SansAmp PSA pass through to other MIDI controlled gear This is useful when you employ a MIDI footcontroller to control the SansAmp PSA and an effects processor You can disengage the MIDI
26. make a choice in about 15 seconds the display stops blinking indicating that the SansAmp PSA is in Program 00 bypass alr Ss Fa ie Ca Se 21 s T 4 4 SANSAMP PSA 1 1 FACTORY PRESETS Note Factory presets are based upon using the appropriate types of instruments and or accessories associated with each particular sound SOUND GROUP PRESET SOUND 00 Bypass Marshall styles 01 Plexi 02 Vintage 03 Schenker 04 IMP 05 High Gain 06 Bluesbreaker 07 Hendrix 08 Van Halen 09 Classic Clean Fender styles 10 Stock 11 B B King 12 Stevie Ray 13 Funk 14 Champ 15 Twin 16 Super Bright 17 Classic Rock 18 Super Clean 19 Jazz Mesa Boogie styles 20 Mark I 21 Metallica 22 Santana 23 Clean 24 Rectifier 25 Triaxis 26 Lead H Rhythm 28 Too Much Gain 29 Mutant Bass styles 30 SVT 31 Bassman 32 Jazz 33 Metal 34 Slap 35 King s X 36 Yes 37 Lead 38 Doug Wimbish 39 Crimson Miscellaneous styles 40 Fuzz Face 41 Big Muff Pi 42 Pignose 43 MXR 44 Tele Simulator 45 American Woman 46 Pantera 47 Hiwatt 48 AC30 Queen 49 Speaker Simulator 50 Bypass SANSAMP PSA 1 1 CUSTOM SETTINGS Keep a checklist of your customized programs PROGRAM SOUND NAME PROGRAM SOUND NAME Marshall JMP 1 Fender Champ Twin Mesa Boogie Mark I Rectifier Triaxis SVT Bassman Fuzz Face Big Muff Pi Pignose MXR Tel
27. of a hot output instru O B ment decrease from the unity gain point Increasing the position of _ NZ AFTER a the Pre Amp control produces an effect similar to putting a clean booster pedal into the input of a tube amp AFTER BURNER ZONE The area where a low cut hi boost function is activated This gives more definition to individual notes when using high gain sounds If buzzier fuzzier sounds are desired increase the gain by using the Drive control and set the Pre Amp control outside the After Burner zone SANSAMP PSA 1 1 To achieve the least amount of noise we recommend keeping the Pre Amp knob at unity gain or higher 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 Pre Amp also influences different types of overdrive For instance a high setting emphasizes pre amp distortion see Boogie Lead style setting as opposed to when Drive is in a high set ting which emphasizes power amp distortion see Vintage Marshall style setting CHARACTER CONTROLS Character Controls offer tremendous flexibility in adjusting tonality gain structure and har monic content BUZZ PUNCH CRUNCH DRIVE BUZZ
28. oth to remove dirt and film 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recom mended by the manufacturer When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart product combination to avoid injury from tipping over 13 Amplifiers may be capable of producing high volume levels that could cause permanent hearing loss or damage if the exposure to such levels is pro longed Such damage is progressive and irreversible If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears consult an audiologist 14 Unplug unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of A time 15 This unit must be earth grounded To reduce the risk of electric shock NEVER remove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet WARNING To avoid the risk of fire electric shock or injury do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not remove metal covering from chassis parts Doing so exposes extremely dangerous high voltages There are no user serviceable parts inside Hazard ous voltages are present inside the chassis Refer all servicing to qualified personnel CAUTION Never modify the power cord If original power cord becomes damaged frayed or has exposed wires replace immediately with same rating and gauge or high er
29. possesses the unusual combination of a trained ear and electronics expertise The technology is designed in the true tradition of tube amplifiers in their totaliry with a pre amp stage and an output stage It incor porates the harmonics and sweet overdrive characteristics unique to tube amplifiers SansAmp captures these characteristics and does so even at low volume levels SansAmp gives you the most coveted trademarked sounds and the flexibility to refine and rede fine your own Each model responds to and interacts with the dynamics of your individual play ing style your individual musical style and your instrument s individual tonality All of these factors play an important role in the resulting sound which will ultimately be yours alone SANSAMP PSA 1 1 AN OVERVIEW SansAmp PSA 1 1 maintains its superior tone with our exclusive 100 analog circuitry Only the programming and memory sections are digital The results are easy to hear punchy respon sive powerful sounds that bring out the best in any instrument The SansAmp PSA can be used for various applications In the studio you can record direct enhance existing tracks in mixdowns as well as add interesting touches to any instrument 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 The SansAmp PSA features MIDI capability for
30. se IK Ohm min 10dB Mono 100K Ohm min 10dB Stereo Mono 10Hz or better Harmonic content 20kHz or better 5 Watts 100V 117V 230V 240V 50 60 Hz NOTE Each unit is constructed for specific voltages AC power cannot be switched Aluminum and steel fully shielded 19 0 w x 1 75 h x 5 d Overall depth 6 5 lbs Due to the variety of amplifier emulations available frequency response characteristics will vary 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 attr a Se is z z a T ea x 7
31. sh it UP AND DOWN BUTTONS Pushing either of these switches once counts up or down through the programs one at a time Holding the switch down moves quickly through the program numbers SANSAMP PSA 1 1 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 eram locations by changing the protection scheme See Special Page Function 4 on page 19 Programs 51 99 are duplicates of presets 01 49 and are rewritable locations for custom settings Programs 100 127 are preset with all knobs set neutral at 12 o clock and are rewritable loca tions for custom settings Programs 00 and 50 are permanent bypass locations for the instrument signal to pass straight through the SansAmp PSA NOTE Being all analog circuitry there are no special algorithms within the different amplifier styles Individual control functions do not change from preset to preset custom or factory SAVING A PROGRAM If you want to create a custom setting from scratch 1 Go to any program location from 51 127 2 Edit controls to taste 3 Push the Save twice The display will run around three times and then show the selected program number it will stop blinking That s it You ve stored a new program When
32. tar s volume control is turned up 7 Select a program by pushing either the Up or Down buttons The unit is shipped with the first 49 programs 01 49 as factory presets refer to the list on page 22 Programs 51 99 are dupli cates of presets 01 49 From 100 127 all knobs are preset neutral at 12 o clock Programs 00 and 50 are permanent bypass settings For more details refer to Programming on page 8 If you need further guidance in setting up your SansAmp PSA check out the diagrams and infor mation on pages 13 through 15 SANSAMP PSA 1 1 TECH 21 THE COMPANY Tech 21 introduced the SansAmp Classic the original pedal design in 1989 Our proprietary circuitry pioneered Tube Amplifier Emulation in professional applications for recording direct and performing live and created an entirely new category of signal processing While there have since been many entries into this niche SansAmp continues to maintain its reputation as the industry standard Engineered for the studio and stage SansAmp delivers consistent quality sound Players engi neers and producers can obtain a wide spectrum of warm natural tube amplifier sounds from one convenient unit Available in various formats and models each SansAmp is suitable for any music style from jazz to metal and can be used with a variety of instruments guitar bass key boards samplers even sax and vocals The SansAmp Classic was conceived and developed by a guitarist who
33. tub washbowl kitchen sink swimming REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL pool in a wet basement etc ATTENTION a ec position does not impede the flow of air through 3 Unit should be located so that its location or ATTENTION POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D ELECTROCUTION the ventilation openings NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N EST REPARABLE PAR L UTILISATEUR POUR TOUTE 4 Product should be located away from heat REPARATION S ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE sources such as radiators heat registers or other products including amplifiers that produce ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT OFFNEN heat VORSICHT ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGE 5 Product should be connected to a power sup FAHR NICHT DEN DECKEL ABNEHMEN INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN DIE WARTUNG ply only of the type described in the operating IST QUALIFIZIERTEM WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN VORSICHT instructions or as marked on the product 6 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs con venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 7 Do not allow objects or liquids to penetrate the enclosure through openings 8 During heavy use chassis may get hot to the touch Handle with care 9 Protect unit from strong impact 10 Unplug product before cleaning Never spray liquid cleaners into the amp wipe with a clean lint free cl
34. wise to reach the preset value As you get closer the left digit will blink faster then stop when you ve reached the stored value The right digit then resumes its full brightness Conversely if the right digit blinks and the left dims you will need to turn the knob counter clockwise etc Note If desired you can alter the display mode to be dashes or numerical values instead of digits See Special Page Function 7 on page 20 SANSAMP PSA 1 1 REAR PANEL ATO Ch 00 0 o o lx INPUT 2 SECTION INPUT 2 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 Note When you plug into the front panel Input the rear panel Input 2 is disconnected Also you can set the Input Level Selector Switch to its OdB position when you plug in extra hot signals such as the output from active bass guitars LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH This switch lets you connect the SansAmp PSA to a wide variety of equipment with a variety of signal levels It has two positions OdB position This engages the input pad Set the switch in this position when sending a line
35. you tweak an existing setting factory or custom 1 Push the Save switch once The digits of the display blink on and off 2 Use the Up or Down buttons to go to a new location 51 127 to be saved 3 Push the Save switch a second time The display will run around three times and then show the selected program number it will stop blinking That s it You ve stored the program x 3 BAVE BAWE up a ra eo DOWN ea Push Display Select a Push Digits Display Save Blinks Program Save Run Around Shows Switch On and Number Switch Three Times Stored Off Again Preset Number Be careful not to overwrite a custom program you wanted Accidents can happen so we recom mend keeping track of your programs Blank diagrams are provided on pages 24 27 and can be photocopied Write in the knob settings and give each program a name song title description of the tone etc for easy reference later SANSAMP PSA 1 1 Note You can off load your custom presets to a computer sequencer etc using a Custom Preset Data Dump For more on this see page 17 MOovING COPYING A PROGRAM TO A NEW LOCATION 1 Choose the preset number you want to move or copy 2 Push the Save switch once The digits of the display blink on and off 3 Use the Up or Down buttons to a new location where you want to save it 51 127 4 Push the Save switch a second time The display will run around three times and then show
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