APPLICATIONS
WITH GUITAR AMP
Run the output of SansAmp TRI-A.C. 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. Otherwise, run SansAmp TRI-A.C. into the
front input of an amp. Be sure to keep the
Level
of SansAmp TRI-A.C. close to
unity gain, so as not to overload the amp’s input, which could result in undesir-
able distortion.
TO DRIVE A POWER AMP
Run the output of SansAmp TRI-A.C. 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 TRI-A.C. Bear in mind full-range systems yield a wide fre-
quency response.Therefore, we suggest you start with the EQ levels of
SansAmp TRI-A.C. at 12 o’clock and increase/decrease to taste.
THE INS AND OUTS
Standard Audio Procedure:TURN
(SansAmp TRI-A.C.)
ON FIRST.
TURN OFF LAST.
To avoid unwanted and potentially speaker-damaging
“pops” when connecting or disconnecting any equipment,
always mute
mix-
ing board and/or turn down amp volume before plugging or unplugging!
1/4” INPUT:
1 megOhm, instrument level. Also switches battery power
on/off.To avoid battery drain, unplug when unit is not in use.
1/4” UNIVERSAL OUTPUT:
Unbalanced low Z output. SansAmp’s
technologically advanced, single Universal Output is physically compatible for
any application: full range (tape, studio monitors, P.A., stereo) and limited range
(rack systems, pre-amps, head and cabinet, combos, practice amps).
SIGNAL LEVEL TO INPUT
SansAmp TRI-A.C. is designed to accommodate instrument level signals to the
Input
, such as the output of a guitar, the output of a pre-amp, the output of dis-
tortion pedals, etc. Signal level to
Input
should be close to that of a standard
electric guitar (approx -10dB / 250mV).
NOTE: Hot pickups will increase the gain structure of SansAmp TRI-A.C.
WARNING:
DO NOT run the speaker output of
any
amp directly into SansAmp
TRI-A.C. Severe damage to the amp and/or SansAmp TRI-A.C. may
result.
GUIDE TO CONTROLS
3 TUBE AMP CHARACTER MODES
Tweed =
Fender®-style
California =
Mesa/Boogie®-style
British
=
Marshall®-style
When you select one of the 3 pre-voiced amp styles, each Character designa-
tion changes the entire personality and sound configuration, not just the gain
structure and EQ. Each amplifier style has its own tonality and its own input
sensitivity. Each interacts differently to the dynamics of your playing style and
to the signal level of the instrument.
DRIVE
Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to when the output
section of a tube amp is being pushed. Be aware that the louder your stage vol-
ume, the less overdrive may be needed for sustain. Best results are achieved
when used sparingly at first, and then adjusted to taste.
Note: In keeping with true Marshall design,
British
mode engages a Bright Boost
capacitor on the
Drive
control. It will react just like a Marshall and change the
tonality according to the amount of
Drive.
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