Tech 21 SansAmp Acoustic DI user manual

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POWER REQUIREMENTS
*Operable with phantom power supply, minimum 24V DC, however, 48V DC,
is recommended.
*Utilizes standard 9V alkaline battery (not included). NOTE:The Input jack
activates battery.To conserve energy, unplug when not in use.
Power Consumption: approx. 7mA.
*USE DC POWER SUPPLY ONLY! Failure to do so may damage the
unit and void warranty. DC Power Supply Specifications:
-9V DC regulated or unregulated, 100mA minimum;
-2.1mm female plug, center negative (-).
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Optional factory po

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW APPLICATIONS WITH ACOUSTIC GUITAR: Tech 21 redefined the term “direct box” with the development of TM -Direct to the mixing console of a recorder or a P.A. system: For live SansAmp Bass DI, and again with SansAmp Bass Driver DI. For and studio use, you can plug the XLR Output or 1/4” Output directly into the recording and live performances, our exclusive Tube Amplifier Emulation input of a mixer/recorder.Work with the input trim control on the circuitry delivers the sound of a

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THE INS AND OUTS. T TU UR RN N O ON N F FI IR RS ST T. . T TU UR RN N O OF FF F L LA AS ST T. . ACTIVE SWITCH: Active, LED will be on.All controls will respond to To avoid unwanted and their settings. Inactive, LED will be off and SansAmp Acoustic DI is in bypass potentially speaker-damaging “pops” when connecting or disconnecting any mode. It then functions as a transparent direct box and will not sonically equipment, follow Standard Audio Procedures: Always mute mixing board alter the in

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GUIDE TO CONTROLS NOTEWORTHY NOTES & CONSIDERATIONS BASS & TREBLE 1) SansAmp Acoustic DI is very responsive. Our controls are unusually Unlike passive controls that can only cut, these active tone controls cut or sensitive and you need not set everything at max to get maximum results. For boost ±12dB from unity gain at 12 o’clock. instance, to brighten your sound, restrain yourself from automatically boosting Treble all the way up.Try cutting back on the Bass first. MID SHIFT & MID Be aware that

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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAMPLE SETTINGS SAMPLE SETTINGS (for acoustic guitars) (other) FOLK BASS GUITAR COUNTRY BASS GUITAR (hard driven) FINGER PICKING ELECTRIC GUITAR (semi dirty) JAZZ SPEAKER/MIC SIMULATOR NOTE: Sample settings are provided as a starting point. As acoustic guitar designs vary greatly, controls may have to be adjusted accordingly. H H H H H H H H z z z z z z z z LEVEL BLEND TREBLE MID BASS 200Hz 750Hz LEVEL BLEND 3KHz MID SHIFT TREBLE MID BASS 200Hz

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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CUSTOM SETTINGS CUSTOM SETTINGS H H H H H H H H z z z z z z z z LEVEL BLEND TREBLE MID BASS 200Hz 750Hz LEVEL BLEND 3KHz MID SHIFT TREBLE MID BASS 200Hz 750Hz LEVEL LEVEL BLEND 3KHz MID SHIFT BLEND TREBLE TREBLE MID MID BASS 200Hz 750Hz LEVEL BASS 200Hz 750Hz LEVEL BLEND 3KHz MID SHIFT BLEND TREBLE 3KHz MID SHIFT TREBLE MID MID BASS 200Hz 750Hz BASS 200Hz 750Hz LEVEL 3KHz MID SHIFT BLEND 3KHz MID SHIFT TREBLE MID BASS 200Hz 750Hz LEVEL BLEND 3KHz M