SANSAMP™ DIRECT OUT
For recording in a home studio or pro facility, the SansAmp XLR output is like having
a built-in direct box. The SansAmp circuitry not only captures the warm, rich, natural
harmonics and sweet overdrive characteristics inherent to tube amplifiers, its
speaker emulation encompasses all aspects of multiply-miked tube amp rigs. So
you can plug straight into the board and get the same sound that comes out of the
Trademark 30 directly onto tape.
The mic level, -20dB output is matched to the output volume of the speaker, as deter-
mined by the setting of the Level control. If you place a microphone in front of the
speaker, the volume level of the XLR Direct Out will be approximately the same.
If you need to consider family and neighbors, you can defeat the internal speaker by
plugging a dummy cable into either the Speaker jack or the Headphone jack. You can
then use headphones through your mixer.
For live gigs, you can use this output to go direct into a PA system or to chain with
our own
Power Engine 60
™
powered extension cabinets, in mono or stereo. (See
sample Hook-up Diagrams and refer to Optional Speaker Cabinets in the
Specifications for more information.)
GROUND LIFT
Connects or disconnects the ground circuits between the XLR Direct Out of the
Trademark 30 and the mixer. We recommend starting with the ground lifted. If neces-
sary, connect the ground by pushing the button in.
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EFFECT LOOP
The Effect Loop allows you to connect external effects between the pre-amp and
power amp section of the Trademark 30.
Connect the input of your effect to Send; output of your effect to Return. We recom-
mend that time-based (i.e., chorus or delay) effects be inserted in the Effect Loop and
external distortion/wah pedals be placed between the guitar and the Trademark 30.
Be aware that you can also use the Send as an alternate 1/4" direct out, should an
XLR input not be available on your recorder.
On the next page, you’ll find some helpful Effect Loop diagrams for chaining
Trademark 30s, adding a remote volume control, and how to hook-up two Trademark
30s for stereo.
NOTEWORTHY NOTES & CONSIDERATIONS
1) Use a condenser mic (or even a ribbon mic) to record.
This will give you
a truer representation of the sound in the room. Dynamic mics do not have a flat
response and will color the sound, making it darker and mid-rangey. While we never
discourage experimentation, it is our intention only to make you aware of how the
results will differ.
2) You need not crank up the amp to record.
The power amp distortion is pre-
determined by the Character settings. You can use medium volume and close miking
for an intimate sound, or back the mic off for more “room.”
3) If you use the XLR Direct Out and a mic:
you may experience a thin sound,
caused by phase cancellation. Try repositioning the mic until it goes away or invert
the phase of one of the signals.
4) Enjoy your new amp!
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