Tech 21 NYC Owner's Manual

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TECH 21, THE COMPANY
Tech 21, Inc., was formed by a guitarist possessing the unusual combination
of a trained ear and electronics expertise. In 1989, B.Andrew Barta incorporated Tech 21 and 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
performing live, and created an entirely new category of signal processing.There have since been many
entries into this niche, yet SansAmp continues to maintain its reputation as the industry standard.
In addition to a full line of SansAmp models,Tech 21 also offers effect pedals; a battery operable MIDI
footcontroller, the
MIDI Mouse; 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.
Tech 21’s goal is to provide you with flexible, versatile tools to cultivate, control, refine and redefine
your own individual sound.We take great pride in delivering consistent quality sound, studio to studio,
club to club, arena to arena.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI (PBDR) combines the warmth of a 100% analog signal path
with the convenience of digital programmability in a super simple, player-friendly stomp box format.
Our proprietary technology captures the rich, natural harmonics and sweet overdrive characteristics
inherent to tube amplifiers, and does so even at low volume. SansAmp PBDR delivers the same dynam-
ics, responsiveness, and sound quality of massive pro stage rigs in a portable, programmable, 3-channel
pedal.
The ease of operation allows you to make changes on the fly, at the gig, even during your performance
--without having to take this manual with you.There are no complex formulas or numerical calculations
to learn, so SansAmp PBDR won’t get in the way of your creative flow.
Independent footswitches put your three favorite tones right at your feet, from warm vintage to Sumo-
sized overdrive. Custom actuators provide a smooth transition between channels for instantaneous
switching, so you can dance to the music instead of your gear. As with each SansAmp model, the con-
trols are designed to give you the flexibility to obtain your desired sound, be it at home, in a local
bistro or on a world tour.
APPLICATIONS
WITH BASS AMP
Run the 1/4” output of SansAmp PBDR directly into the input of the power amp input, a.k.a.“effects
return” (if applicable), of an amp.This will bypass the tone coloring section of the pre-amp and will
defeat the amp’s master volume.
NOTE: BE SURE the BASS GUITAR VOLUME is OFF --BEFORE you turn on the amp.
Then slowly increase the volume of the bass. If it’s too loud overall, check that the 1/4” Out Boost switch
is disengaged (up) and then edit your presets accordingly. If it doesn’t get loud enough for you, engage
(depress) the 1/4” Out Boost switch to add 10dB.
Or, you can run SansAmp PBDR into the front input of an amp. Be sure to keep the Level of SansAmp
close to unity gain, so as not to overload the amp’s input, which could result in undesirable distortion.
Tips for setting up your amp when using front input:
1. Plug into low gain channel or input.
2. Turn off Bright switch.
3. Turn presence control (if applicable) to 12 o’clock or below.
4. Set tone controls as flat as possible.
TO DRIVE A POWER AMP
Run the output of SansAmp PBDR into the input of a power amp with an input sensitivity of -10dB to
0dB.Then use the master volume control of the power amp to adjust your stage volume.
TO RECORD DIRECT
You can plug directly into the input of a mixer/recorder and use the on-board sounds of SansAmp
PBDR. Bear in mind, full-range systems yield a wide frequency response.Therefore, you may need to
adjust the EQ settings of SansAmp PBDR to compensate.
THE INS AND OUTS
Follow Standard Audio Procedure:
TURN (SansAmp PBDR) ON FIRST. TURN OFF LAST. To avoid unwanted and potentially speaker-dam-
aging “pops” when connecting or disconnecting any equipment, ALWAYS MUTE mixing board and/or turn
down amp volume before plugging or unplugging!
WARNING:
DO NOT run the speaker output of any amp directly into SansAmp PBDR. Severe damage to
the amp and/or SansAmp PBDR may result.
1/4” INPUT: 1 megOhm, instrument level.Also switches battery power on/off.To avoid battery drain,
unplug when unit is not in use.
BALANCED XLR OUTPUT: Balanced 600-Ohm low Z output. Sends effected or bypassed signal to
mixing console/recorder.
XLR Out Pad Switch: -20dB pad to match the output to
equipment with different input level requirements. In the line level
(up) position, the output is 0dB. In the instrument level (down)
position, the output is -20dB.
1/4” OUTPUT: Unbalanced 1KOhm low Z output. Sends effected or bypassed signal to amp rig or
power amp.
1/4” Out Boost Switch: +10dB boost to match the output to
equipment with different input level requirements. In the instrument
level (up) position, the nominal output is -10dB. In the line level
(down) position, the output is 0dB.
PHANTOM POWER
Allows you to “tap into” the power of a suitably equipped mixer, which, today, most are.As the 3-conductor
XLR sends the audio signal to the input of a mixer, the mixer sends voltage back to the unit via the same 3
wires, eliminating the need for an external power supply. Consult your mixer’s owner’s manual for set-up
instructions. For live and studio use, let the engineer know your SansAmp Bass Driver DI is phantom power
operable.
PHANTOM & GROUND CONNECT SWITCH: When engaged (depressed), the ground con-
nects and unit will accept phantom power through the XLR Output. Disengaged (up), the ground of your stage
system and other interconnected gear is lifted/isolated from the ground of the mixing console.
With a mixer only: If you are plugging your bass into the Bass Driver and taking the XLR Output to a
mixer --and do not have any other grounded equipment connected in the setup-- you will have to
engage (depress) the switch to connect the ground and activate the phantom power.
With a mixer and bass amp: If you are going to the mixer via the XLR and using the 1/4” Output to feed
a bass amp (with its own AC ground), you should set the switch in the up position for “Ground Lift” mode. If
you experience hum and/or buzz with the switch in either position, there is probably a problem with the AC
outlets you are plugging into.
NOTE: If using vintage equipment without proper grounds, take extra care connecting it to modern
grounded equipment.The inadequacies of the ground in vintage gear could result in damaging anything it is
connected to.
NOTE: While operating under phantom power, we recommend keeping a 9V alkaline battery installed at all
times to avoid the previously mentioned “pops” when lifting the ground (see above).