Tech 21 SansAmp PSA 1.1 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
WARNINGS
•Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its warranty.
•Missing or altered serial numbers automatically void the warranty. For your own protection,
be sure that the serial number labels on the unit’s back panel and exterior box are intact.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants unit to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of purchase to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
This warranty does not include damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, alteration, or
incorrect current or voltage. If unit becomes defective within warranty period, Tech 21 will
elect to repair or replace it free of charge. After warranty period expires, manufacturer will
repair defective unit for a fee.
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Tech 21 SansAmp PSA 1.1 Specifications

Summary

General Safety and Warranty Information

Warnings

Safety warnings regarding repair, serial numbers, and unit integrity.

One-Year Limited Warranty

Details of the manufacturer's warranty policy for defects in materials and workmanship.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Crucial safety rules for operating the unit, including electrical safety and handling.

Fuse Information

Quick Start Instructions

Getting Started

Steps to quickly set up and operate the SansAmp PSA-1.1 for initial use.

Product Overview and Company Background

SansAmp PSA-1.1 Overview

General description of the PSA-1.1's features, analog circuitry, and versatility.

Front Panel Controls

Pre-Amp Control

Character Controls

Details controls for tone shaping: Buzz, Punch, Crunch, and Drive.

Level and EQ Controls

Rear Panel Connections and Features

Effects Loop

Universal Output Section

Explains 1/4" and XLR outputs, including level switches and impedance.

Ground Lift and MIDI

Special Page Functions and MIDI Implementation

Accessing Special Page Functions

Custom Preset Data Dump (Function 1)

How to transfer custom presets to other devices via MIDI.

Define MIDI Mapping (Function 2)

Setting up MIDI program change responses for custom mapping.

Patch Offset (Function 3)

Preset Protection (Function 4)

MIDI Channel Select (Function 5)

Preset Information

Factory Presets List

List of pre-loaded sounds categorized by instrument styles.

Technical Specifications

SansAmp PSA-1.1 Specifications

Detailed technical data for the SansAmp PSA-1.1 unit.