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Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI Elite PBDR-EL

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Programmable Bass Driver DI ELITE Just as the original SansAmp was a personal mission to encapsulate tube amplifier sounds in a compact, portable pedal, inventor Andrew Barta has long been on a quest to do the same in the digital domain. Never one to jump on a bandwagon, Barta wouldn’t “go digital” until he found a way to replicate the dynamics, responsiveness and fluidity of its analog counterpart. The SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE has two modes : • Performance mode to have your 3 main presets at the ready. • Studio mode for up to 128 locations for custom presets. There’s an additional “Red Zone” that changes the functionality of the controls to include Preamp, Filter, Frequency, Q, Ambiance, Ratio and Chorus. It can also activate pre-programmed Chorus and/or Filter effects. The MIDI interface enables deep editing of parameters for amplifiers, blendable IRs, effects and EQ. The IR section includes a SansAmp IR, a curated collection of modifiable IRs, the ability to custom blend them, as well as upload your favorite external IRs. Clear, uncomplicated graphics, and intuitive controls provide ease of use to achieve your desired tones. As is the case with all Tech 21 products, the controls are designed to give you maximum flexibility to obtain your desired sound. It is our hope that the SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI ELITE will be a useful addition to your arsenal for stimulating your creativity and, ultimately, playing your best. CONTROLS & FEATURES: DRIVE Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive. LOW, MID, HIGH Active tone controls that cut or boost from 12 o’clock, +/-12dB. PRESENCE Brings out the upper harmonic content and attack. COMP Derived from old school, all-analog, FET-based technology from the ’50s and ’60s BLEND Allows you to mix the amount of your direct bass signal with the SansAmp circuitry. RED ZONE CONTROLS: PREAMP Adjusts the signal level going into the input section of the SansAmp. FILTER Manipulates the dynamics for an autowah/wah filter effect similar to the Mu-tron III. FREQ Adjusts the frequency of the mid-range from 100 Hz to 1900 Hz. Q Adjusts the bandwidth of the mid-range from 0.5 to 2.0. AMBIANCE Provides the spatial ambiance of a well-balanced recording room. CHORUS : Controls the amount of chorus. At max, it yields a vibrato effect. RATIO Adjusts the ratio of compression from 1:1 to 20:1. Applications: • As a stompbox with an amp • As a pre-amp to drive a power amp • Direct to a mixer of a PA • Record direct to your computer Other Features & Technical Stuff: • Chromatic tuner • Effect loop • MIDI interface • 1/4-inch 1megOhm input • Low impedance XLR output with Ground Lift to go direct to a PA desk or studio board • 1/4-inch low impedance output with Level Selector switch • Rugged, all-metal housing and jacks • Silent-switching, custom metal footswitch actuators • Measures:  7.5”l x 5.25”w x 2.0”h • Weight:  24 oz. • Utilizes included 9V DC Universal Power Supply: Model #DC9. “Auto-switching,” self-adjusting 100V240V, 200mA. Includes interchangeable international prong assemblies for EU, UK, Australia/New Zealand for use anywhere in the world.

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Brand
Tech 21
Type
Other Pedals & Effects
Weight
0.91 kg

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