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 incorporated Tech 21 and made his
unique 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 cate-
gory of signal processing. While there have since been many entries into this niche,
SansAmp continues to maintain its reputation as the industry standard.
After developing a full line of SansAmp models, Tech 21 expanded its offerings to
include effect pedals; a compact, battery operable MIDI footcontroller, the
MIDI Mouse;
as well as “traditional” style amplifiers. Each product is thoughtfully and respectfully
designed by Andrew himself with the player in mind.
Our goal is to provide you with flexible, versatile tools to cultivate, control, refine and
redefine your own individual sound. Tech 21 takes great pride in delivering consistent
professional quality sound, studio to studio, club to club, arena to arena.
SansAmp RBI, an Overview
Simply put, SansAmp RBI is a rackmount version of our exceptionally popular pedal,
SansAmp Bass Driver DI. This format, too, offers you an entire sound spectrum of the
most coveted traditional and modern bass amp systems, including mega overdriven
tones that usually require a complex mass of gear --most of which weren’t designed for
bass in the first place.
Tech 21’s proprietary,
100% analog circuitry
delivers styles ranging from Fender®
to SVT®, and from King Crimson to King’s X. The interactive controls give you access
to specific tone shaping characteristics to create your own custom sounds as well. For
studio and live applications, our SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation technology gives
you the sound and responsiveness of a miked-up stage rig --direct into the mixer of a
recorder or P.A. system. You can also simultaneously plug straight into a power amp,
powered monitor, or conventional bass amp.
Beyond the obvious difference in housing, SansAmp RBI’s additional features include a
MID control; an individual Level control for the XLR out to optimize your amp’s output
relative to the P.A. system; an Effects Loop with a Mix 50/50 switch to configure the
loop in series or parallel; 1/4” rear input and XLR output with selectable levels; buffered
uneffected XLR output to run a dry signal to a separate channel; Footswitch input to
engage the unit; and Footswitch output to chain and toggle between another SansAmp
RBI or our SansAmp RPM --a multi-instrument pre-amp tone shaper with sweepable,
semi-parametric EQ and variable gain.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS.
This unit is powered by potentially hazardous voltage. Therefore, observe
the following safety precautions:
1.
Read and follow all instructions before using product.
2.
Do not use product near water (such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
swimming pool, in a wet basement, etc.).
3.
Unit should be located so that its location or position does not impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings.
4.
Product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
or other products, including amplifiers, that produce heat.
5.
Product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the product.
6.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, 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 cloth to remove dirt and film.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories speci-
fied by the manufacturer.
12.
This product should be used
only with a cart or stand that is rec-
ommended 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 per-
manent hearing loss or damage, if the exposure to such levels is prolonged. Such dam-
age 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 time.
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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.
