UNIVERSAL OUTPUT SECTION
The output sections of the SansAmp DI-2112 are designed to be compatible
with any application. The outputs can be used for full range (P.A. systems,
multi-track recorders, powered studio monitors) or limited range systems
(amplifiers utilizing limited range guitar or speaker cabinets) simultaneously. For
recording, the SansAmp outputs are like having a built-in direct box. Designed
without a transformer, they provide low-impedance output of extremely high
quality for recording or interfacing with professional-quality signal processors.
You can go direct to the board and get the same sound you hear coming out
of the speakers right onto your recording media, be it analog or digital. The
SansAmp circuitry not only captures the warm, rich, natural harmonics and
sweet overdrive characteristics inherent to tube amplifiers, its speaker emula-
tion encompasses all aspects of multiply-miked tube amp rigs. For live gigs, you
can use these outputs direct into the P.A. system and you won’t need a micro-
phone in front of your amp.
DRIVE and DEEP 1/4” OUTS:
Unbalanced low Z outputs. Each car-
ries the signal from its corresponding section of the SansAmp DI-2112.
1/4” Level Selector Switch:
+10dB boost.
0dB (out position): Unity gain output. Note: Start with switch in this position.
+10dB (in position): Boosts the signal by 10dB.
DRIVE and DEEP XLR OUTPUTS:
Balanced low Z outputs. Each
carries the signal from its corresponding section of the SansAmp DI-2112.
XLR Level Selector Switch:
-20dB pad to match the output to
equipment with different input level requirements.
0dB (out position): Line-level output. Note: Start with switch in this position.
-20dB (in position): Pads down the line-level signal by 20dB.
Ground Lift Switch:
Connects or disconnects the ground circuits
between both XLR Outputs of the SansAmp DI-2112 and a (grounded)
mixer or power amp. We recommend starting with the ground lifted (out
position). If necessary, connect the ground by pushing the switch in.
NOTE: Each output, whether 1/4” or XLR, can be used individually, if, in cer-
tain cases, you only want either the Drive or Deep section and not both.
MUTE SWITCH
The Mute function affects all outputs, except the Tuner Out.
GUIDE TO CONTROLS
DRIVE SECTION
The Drive section of the SansAmp DI-2112 is designed with active controls,
which cut and boost, rather than traditional passive controls which only cut.
This effectively doubles many of the control’s capabilities, giving you a much
larger range of adjustability and, ultimately, more variety. It should be noted
that you need not necessarily set everything at max to achieve maximum
results. As you experiment and become familiar with the interrelationship of
the controls, you’ll easily be able to customize your own sounds.
DRIVE
Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to when the output
section of a tube amp is being pushed. Also controls the input sensitivity with
clean sounds. For the fattest, most robust clean sounds, increase Drive until it
starts to distort, then gradually decrease until it
just
disappears.
BASS and TREBLE
These active tone controls cut or boost ±12dB from unity gain at 12 o’clock.
Bass is 80 Hz. Treble is 3.2kHz.
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