EQ / Preamp (Mesa/Boogie-style amp emulator)
The Tech 21 SansAmp Character Series California is an analog mesa/Boogie-style amp emulator pedal based on the SansAmp analog amp emulation, with Level, Low, Mid, High, Character, Drive controls, made in USA.
| Category | EQ / Preamp (Mesa/Boogie-style amp emulator) |
| Circuit / based on | SansAmp analog amp emulation |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Level, Low, Mid, High, Character, Drive |
| Switches | Speaker Simulation defeat switch |
| Footswitches | 1 |
| Bypass | buffered bypass (silent switching) |
| I/O | 1/4in 1MOhm instrument input, 1/4in universal Low-Z (1kOhm) output |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Power draw | 5 mA |
| Battery power | Yes |
| Enclosure | all-metal |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
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