NOTEWORTHY NOTES
1) Using with active basses. Active electronics have higher out-
put and typically generate more noise. To compensate, we recommend
experimenting with using flat EQ settings and/or decreasing the Gain
control.
2) Using the SH1 with headphones.The SH1 will drive aver-
age/full coverage headphones (approx 32 Ohms), preferably with a 1/4"
mono to 3.5mm stereo adapter plug. It won't be super loud, but works
for silent practicing.
3) Tech 21 controls are unusually sensitive and tend to per-
form well beyond what would be considered “normal.” So you need
not set everything at max to get maximum results. For instance, to
brighten your sound, rather than automatically boosting High all the
way up, try cutting back on Low first.
4) To find the best settings for interacting with your other gear,
you may need to use radically different settings for each individual way
you use it. You need not be discouraged or suspect something is wrong
with the unit. If you’ve got your sound, you’ve simply found the right bal-
ance to complement each individual piece of gear. We recommend you
start with the tone controls at 12 o’clock and cut or boost as needed.
5) Tech 21 pedals have exceptionally low noise levels.
However, they may amplify noise emanating from the input source.
Check for pickup interference by moving your guitar or turning the
volume off. Be aware single coil magnetic pickups are more likely to
generate noise.
6) Placement notes: The Steve Harris SH1 can be treated as an
amplifier or pre-amp when it comes to setting up your signal chain:
Place the following effects BEFORE the SH1:
Phaser/Vibe, Overdrive, Wah.
Place the following effects AFTER the SH1:
Delay, EQ, Flanger, Phaser (yes, after is good, too), Pitch Shifter, Reverb.
7) Buffered bypass eliminates the shortcomings associated with
“true bypass” (pops and clicks, and high-end loss when multiple pedals
are connected together), as well as signal loss associated with other
types of switching circuits.
8) Custom actuators. All Tech 21 pedals feature smooth, custom,
silent-switching actuators.
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