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Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1

Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1

The Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1 is an upgraded version of the popular Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1. While the 100% analog signal path and functionality remain the same, the redesign made it possible to include a few new convenient features: an on/off switch on the front panel, more program locations (there are now 128), a master volume control, an XLR ground lift switch, phantom power MIDI input, and a dedicated headphone output.

Via MIDI, you can load and off-load presets, map program locations, and select MIDI channels (including Omni Mode). Remote program changes can also be made via MIDI (including Tech 21’s own equally player-friendly MIDI Mouse footcontroller). Other features include dual 1/4” and XLR outputs for stereo processing, either of which can be set at line or instrument level, and used simultaneously. The non-glare, 3-digit LED display is readable from any angle, in daylight or darkness.

Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1

Considered a staple in professional recording studios, the SansAmp PSA has been used on major releases and worldwide tours for multiple applications and instruments, including horns, vocals and drums. Players, engineers and producers alike find the SansAmp PSA very simple to operate. To program, you just tweak the knobs and save. Parameters are adjusted in real time with traditional analog potentiometers. The digital memory stores the positions of the pots. With 256 incremental steps, each rotary control increases and decreases in a smooth linear fashion.

The exceptionally versatile SansAmp PSA-1.1 offers 49 factory presets of the most recognized vintage and modern tube amp sounds for guitar and bass, and 77 user-definable locations. A Universal Output Section enables the signal to be compatible with full range systems as well as guitar/bass speaker cabinets. With the SansAmp PSA-1.1, you can record direct to tape, as well as warm up existing tracks in mixdowns. For live applications, it can be used as a pre-amp, “monster direct box” to P.A. system, and as an outboard processor.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number
PSA-1.1
Input Impedance-Input 1
1MegOhm
Input Impedance-Input 2
4.7MegOhm
Input Level-Input 1
-10dB
Input Level-Input 2
Switchable to -10dB or 0dB range
Output Impedance-1/4”
1K Ohm min
Output Impedance-XLRs
600 Ohm min
Output Level-1/4”
Switchable to -10dB or 0dB range
Output Level-XLR
Switchable to -10dB or 0dB range
Maximum Output Level
+10dB or better
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin 1: Ground / Pin 2: In phase / Pin 3: Reverse phase
Effects Loop Send
1K Ohm min, -10dB, Mono
Effects Loop Return
100K Ohm min, -10dB, Stereo/Mono
Low Frequency Response
10Hz or better*
High Frequency Response
Harmonic content, 20kHz or better*
Maximum Power Consumption
5 Watts
AC Input Power (factory set)
100V, 117V, 230V, 240V
 
Cycles
50/60 Hz
NOTE: Each unit is constructed for specific voltages. AC power cannot be switched.
Enclosure
Aluminum and steel, fully shielded
Dimensions
19.0”w x 1.75”h x 5”d / Overall depth: 6”
Weight
5 lbs.

 

Short Song Sound Samples
Instrument
Preset
Guitar
 
Pickup
Rhythm Left: 21-Metallica Yamaha Pacifica 120 Bridge Humbucker
Rhythm Right: 48-Pantera Yamaha Pacifica 120 Bridge Humbucker
Lead Left: 25-Triaxis® Yamaha Pacifica 120 Bridge Humbucker
Lead Right: 26-Lead Yamaha Pacifica 120 Neck Humbucker
Bass: 30-SVT® Yamaha RBX 260  
EQ: All Presets are Unmodified Factory Presets without EQ.
Effects: Bass part slightly compressed with an Alesis 3630 using a 3:1 ratio.
Slight reverb on Lead Guitars only.

Instrument
Preset
Guitar
 
Pickup
Intro/Outro Power Chords: 04-JMP-1® Yamaha Pacifica 120 Bridge Humbucker
Lead 1 (Intro w/pick scratch): 03-Schenker Yamaha Pacifica 120 Bridge Humbucker
Middle Parts
Right Speaker Clean Chords: 09-Classic Clean Yamaha Pacifica 120 Neck/Bridge Humbucker
Left Speaker Palm Muted Chords: 01-Plexi® Yamaha Pacifica 120 Bridge Humbucker
Lead 2: 06-Blues Breaker Yamaha Pacifica 120 Neck/Bridge Humbucker
Lead 3: 07-Hendrix Yamaha Pacifica 112 Neck Single Coil
Lead 4 Tapping Part: 08-Van Halen Yamaha Pacifica 112 Bridge Humbucker
Bass:  30-SVT®  Yamaha RBX 260   
EQ: All Presets are Unmodified Factory Presets without EQ.
Effects: Slight mono chorus from Boss CE-2 on Right Speaker Clean Chords.
Slight reverb on Lead Guitars only.
Bass part slightly compressed with an Alesis 3630 using a 3:1 ratio.

Instrument
Preset
Guitar
 
Pickup
Rhythm: 17-Classic Rock Yamaha Pacifica 112 Middle/Neck Single Coils
Lead 1: 11-B.B. King Yamaha Pacifica 120 Neck Humbucker

Lead 2:
12-SRV
Yamaha Pacifica 112
Middle/Neck Single Coils
Lead 3: 15-Twin® Yamaha Pacifica 112 Middle Single Coil/Bridge Humbucker
Lead 4: 14-Champ® Yamaha Pacifica 112 Bridge Humbucker
Bass: 30-SVT® Yamaha RBX 260  
       
EQ: All Presets are Unmodified Factory Presets without EQ.
Effects: Bass part slightly compressed with an Alesis 3630 using a 3:1 ratio.
Slight reverb on Lead Guitars only.

Instrument
Preset
Guitar
 
Pickup

Left Speaker:
40-Fuzz Face® Yamaha Pacifica 112 Bridge Humbucker
Right Speaker: 41-Big Muff® Yamaha Pacifica 112
Bridge Humbucker

Lead First Part:
42-Pignose® Yamaha Pacifica 112 Bridge Humbucker

Second Part - Power Chords Rhythm Section
Left Speaker: 47-Highwat® Yamaha Pacifica 112 Bridge Humbucker
Right Speaker: 48-AC30® Queen Yamaha Pacifica 112 Bridge Humbucker
Second Part Lead: 45-American Woman Yamaha Pacifica 112 Neck Single Coil 
Bass: 30 SVT® Yamaha RBX 260  
EQ: All Presets are Unmodified Factory Presets without EQ.
Effects: Bass part slightly compressed with an Alesis 3630 using a 3:1 ratio.
Slight reverb on Lead Guitars only.

Instrument
Preset
Guitar
 
Pickup
Slap Rhythm: 34-Slap Yamaha BBG 5S Active Neck Humbucker
Solo Bass 1: 30-SVT® Yamaha BBG 5S Active Bridge Humbucker
Solo Bass 2: 35-King's X Yamaha BBG 5S Active Neck Humbucker
Solo Bass 3: 38-Doug Wimbish Yamaha BBG 5S Bridge Humbucker
EQ: All Presets are Unmodified Factory Presets without EQ.
Effects: Slight Compression added to Slap part only.

 

All tracks written and performed by Fred St-Gelais at Studio "La Chambre", Montreal, Canada, using the following equipment:
* Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1 preamp
* Mackie CR1604VLZ console
* Alesis ADAT XT recorder
* 3630 Compressor
* Microverb and MIDIverb III effects processors
* D4 drum module
* Ensoniq ASR-10 sampler (used as a MIDI controller)
* Boss CE-2 chorus pedal
* Tascam DA-30 DAT recorder
* Pentium II 350 MMX running sequencer, audio editor and MP3 encoder programs
* Yamaha Pacifica 120 and 112 guitars
* Yamaha RBX 260 and BBG 5s basses

Marshall, JMP-1, Fender, Champ, Twin, Mesa/Boogie, Mark 1, Rectifier, Triaxis, SVT, Bassman, Fuzz Face, Big Muff, Pignose, MXR+, Tele, Hiwatt, and AC30 are all registered trademarks of their respective companies. Names of factory presets are intended for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement or affiliation with the companies, products, song titles, or persons named. Note: Factory presets are based upon using the appropriate types of instruments and/or accessories associated with each particular sound.

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