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Owner's Manual
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 the serial number labels on the unit 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. 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, Inc. will elect to
repair or replace it free of charge. After warranty period expires, manufacturer will
repair defective unit for a fee.
PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR ANY REPAIR
For residents of the U.S. and Canada, please call Tech 21’s main headquarters for
shipping instructions and a Return Authorization Number. Tech 21 will not accept
packages without prior authorization, pre-paid freight (UPS preferred), and proper
insurance.
FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE & INQUIRIES
Contact Tech 21, Inc., weekdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A.
333 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-315-1116 / Fax: 212-315-0825
E-Mail: info@tech 21nyc.com
Website: www.tech21nyc.com
© 1996 Tech 21, Inc.
Fill in the following information for future reference:
Serial Number______________________________________
Dealer’s Name _____________________________________
Dealer’s Address ___________________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________________
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Tech 21, the Company
Tech 21, Inc., was formed by a guitarist possessing the unusual combination
of a trained ear and electronics expertise. In 1989, B. Andrew Barta incorporated Tech 21 and made his invention commercially available to players and
studios around the world.
SansAmp™
pioneered Tube Amplifier Emulation in
professional applications for recording direct and performing live, and created an entirely new category of signal processing. While there have since
been many entries into this niche, SansAmp continues to maintain its
reputation as the industry standard.
After developing a full line of SansAmp models, Tech 21 introduced the
XXL
,
an overdrive/distortion/vintage fuzz pedal, and the
MIDI Mouse
, a compact,
battery operable MIDI footcontroller. Each product is thoughtfully and
respectfully designed with the player in mind. Our goal is to provide you with
flexible, versatile tools to cultivate, control, refine and redefine your own
individual sound. Tech 21 takes great pride in delivering consistent quality
sound, studio to studio, club to club, arena to arena.
Trademark 60, an Overview
Tech 21’s proprietary, 100% analog circuitry has been adapted from its
SansAmp configuration into a completely different format: a 2-channel, 60watt combo amp.
The Trademark 60 offers a wide range of the most desirable tube amp
sounds, from Fender®to Marshall®, Mesa/Boogie®and Vox AC30®styles.
The interactive controls give you access to specific tone shaping characteristics to create your own trademark sounds as well. The remotely activated
Boost function increases each channel’s volume level up to 9dB, giving you
4 footswitchable sound options.
For studio and live applications, our highly-acclaimed SansAmp Tube
Amplifier Emulation technology enables you to go straight into the mixer of a
recorder or PA system via the XLR Direct Output.
With the Trademark 60, you get a truckload of big amp sounds in an
affordable, cost-effective
36 lb.
package.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Trademark 60 is powered by potentially hazardous voltage. Therefore, observe
the following safety precautions:
WARNING: To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not expose this unit
to moisture. Do not remove the chassis from its cabinet, or remove metal covering
from chassis parts. Removing the chassis from its cabinet exposes extremely dangerous high voltages. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Hazardous voltages
are present inside the chassis. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION: Never modify the power cord. If original power cord becomes damaged,
replace with same rating and gauge, or higher, or contact Tech 21 for replacement.
WARNING: Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its warranty. NOTE: In the U.S. and Canada, servicing of Trademark 60 is performed at factory only. In other countries, please refer repairs to the local Tech 21 authorized distributor.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS:
1. Do not allow liquids or objects to penetrate unit.
2. When in use, provide proper ventilation at top and back of unit.
3. During heavy use, chassis may get hot to the touch. Handle with care.
4. Protect unit from strong impact.
5. Do not locate near heat.
6. This unit must be earth grounded.
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
Here’s how you can get your Trademark 60 up and running before you read the entire
manual. Note: By not reading the manual, you’ll miss out on how to get the most out
of your new investment!
1. Plug your instrument into the top-panel Input jack (on the left side).
2. Plug the AC cord into a wall socket.
3. Turn on the Trademark 60.
4. Use the quick start sample settings provided on the amp. If missing, see the first
sample setting (Clean Fender
®
and Dirty Marshall®).
5. Play your guitar and you should hear a sound coming through the amp. If not, check
that your guitar’s volume control is turned up, recheck your connections, and be sure
your cable isn’t faulty. If there is still no sound, refer to factory or qualified technician.
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TOP PANEL
The Trademark 60 is designed with
active
controls, which either boost, or cut and
boost, rather than traditional passive controls which can only cut. This effectively
doubles many of the control’s capabilities, giving you a much larger range of adjustability and, ultimately, more variety. It should be noted that you need not necessarily
set everything at max to achieve maximum results.
As you experiment and become familiar with the controls’ interrelationships, you’ll
easily be able to customize your own sounds.
Input Jack
Faithful to the original designs of traditional tube amplifiers, this 1/4" Input is high
impedance 1M . The typically additional low sensitivity input, however, is not needed
due to the trimmable Drive control in Channel 1.
Channel Selector Switch
Manually switches between channels when there’s no cable plugged into the rear
panel Footswitch jack. To remotely change channels, use the included Footswitch,
which will override the manual selector switch.
CHANNEL 1
Channel 1 offers a range of Fender®styles, from sparkling clean to semi-dirty to
saturated Tweed
®
-style.
Bite™
Changes the sound from jazzy and mellow to a more “biting,” overdriven style. Going
beyond a normal bright switch, it also tightens the low end to give more definition to
the low strings.
Drive
Like the volume control on a non-master-volume tube amp, Drive adjusts the amount
of “power amp” distortion. However, unlike such a control, you can
cut or boost
from
12 o’clock. In regular use, we recommend you start by setting Drive at unity gain. If
you have an extremely hot pickup and want a clean sound, trim towards the left.
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Punch
The Punch control sets the amount of mid-range break-up and overdrive. Cut or boost
from 12 o’clock. Decreasing from the center point produces a softer break-up.
Increasing its setting creates a harder, heavier, more nasal distortion, similar to a
wah pedal at mid position placed before a tube amp.
Level
Adjusts the volume level of Channel 1.
CHANNEL 2
Channel 2, always a little dirty, offers a range of Marshall®, Mesa/Boogie®and
Vox AC30
®
styles.
Weep™
Increases the amount of even harmonics and thickens the sound. It provides a
“singing” quality like that of a Class A tube amp and is particularly responsive to the
attack of individual notes. For the most pronounced effect, we recommend setting
Drive at least half-way (12 o’clock).
Drive
Adjusts the amount of “power amp” distortion. Since Channel 2 is not designed for
clean sounds, this Drive has no unity gain position, and increases from the minimum
point (7 o’clock).
Growl™
This is a powerful and sophisticated mid-range control. It gives you that scooped-out,
heavy sound without making your guitar sound thin --and without any loss of volume.
Increase from the minimum point (7 o’clock).
Level
Adjusts the volume level of Channel 2.
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CH
BITE WEEP
CH 1
CH 2
LINK
BOOST
MASTER
POWER ON
DRIVEINPUT PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL
BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
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MASTER SECTION EQ
The two technologically coordinated channels enable them to share the Master EQ
section. Specifically voiced for guitar, these
active
controls set the tonal balance of
the amp relative to your environment. The Trademark 60 is designed for optimal
sound quality with Low and High at 12 o’clock. If your taste differs or if you are in a
less than optimal environment, you can compensate accordingly.
In addition to Punch in Channel 1 and Growl in Channel 2, Low and High work
together to alter the mid-range content. By boosting Low and High, you get a
“smiling” frequency curve (mid-range cut), while cutting Low and High gives you a
bell-shaped curve (mid-range boost).
Low
Boost or cut ±12dB by turning from the center point (12 o’clock).
High
Boost or cut ±12dB by turning from the center point (12 o’clock).
Boost
For solos, you can remotely increase your output level via the footswitch. This
“clean” boost changes only the volume level, not the tonality or amount of overdrive.
Increase from minimum (0dB) to maximum (9dB). Note: When the footswitch is not
connected, the Boost function will be on, so remember to adjust its level accordingly.
Reverb
The top-of-the-line, full-length Accutronics™ 6-spring reverb can be remotely activated via the footswitch. Increase from the minimum point (7 o’clock). Note: When the
footswitch is not connected, the Reverb will be on, so remember to adjust its level
accordingly.
Link
Link works in conjunction with the Footswitch to remotely activate Boost and Reverb.
This unique feature connects the two functions. When Link is engaged, Boost and
Reverb
work in tandem
. For solos, in particular, this gives you the ability of not only
increasing your volume, but increasing the
size
of your sound as well. Depending on
its orientation, Link gives you 3 options:
1. Boost only: Disengage Link. Adjust Boost to desired level.
2. Reverb only: Engage Link. Set Reverb to desired level; set Boost at minimum.
3. Boost and Reverb: Engage Link. Set each at desired amount.
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For separate footswitchable Boost and Reverb functions, there’s a 4th option:
Use an outboard reverb unit through the Effect Loop. The Trademark 60’s Footswitch
can then control each separately: Effect Loop for Reverb; Boost/Reverb for Boost.
Remember: if the footswitch is not connected, Boost and Reverb will both be on.
REAR PANEL
Fuse
Fuse holder located inside A/C cord receptacle. You must remove power cord to
change fuse. Replace with similar type & same value. Amps from 100-120V: use 3A.
Amps from 220-240V: use 1.6A.
Headphone
The Headphone output overrides the speaker for undisturbed (and non-disturbing)
practicing. It can also be used as a 1/4" direct out, should an XLR input not be available on your recorder. You can then use your headphones through the mixer.
Speaker
By incorporating Tech 21’s exclusive technology with our special design 12” speaker,
the Trademark 60 gives you the speaker cabinet configuration associated with each
tube amp style --ranging from a tightly focused open-back 1x12 to a big and smooth
closed-back 4x12.
If an external speaker cabinet should be desired, simply plug in the speaker cable
from the external cabinet. This will defeat the internal speaker. We do not recommend using a speaker rated at less than 8 Ohms, as a 4-Ohm speaker could cause
undesirable distortion and potentially overheat the amp. Using a 16-Ohm speaker
may result in loss of power. Note: The Trademark 60’s speaker is specifically
designed to complement our specialized circuitry. Therefore, using a standard
commercial speaker may result in a drastic change of sound. For recommendations,
please contact Tech 21’s technical support department.
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C
A
MODEL #TM- 60
AC 100V ~ 50/60 HZ 120W
AC 117V ~ 60 HZ 120VA
AC 230V ~ 50 HZ 120VA
AC 240V ~ 50 HZ 120VA
FUSE
3A/117V
F 1.6A/250V
CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER
CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
ATTENTION: DEBRANCHER
AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
CAUTION: REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: REMPLACER PAR
UN FUSIBLE DU MEME TYPE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS
OUVRIR.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
HEAD
PHONE
SPEAKER
8 OHM
DESIGNED AND MANUFA
CHASSIS MAY GET HOT FROM HE
TECH 2
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SansAmp™ Direct Out
For recording in a home studio or pro facility, the SansAmp XLR Output is like having
a built-in direct box. The SansAmp circuitry not only captures the warm, rich, natural
harmonics and sweet overdrive characteristics inherent to tube amplifiers, its
speaker emulation encompasses all aspects of multiply-miked tube amp rigs. So
you can plug straight into the board and get the same sound that comes out of the
Trademark 60 directly onto tape. If you need to consider family and neighbors, you
can defeat the internal speaker by plugging a dummy cable either into the Speaker
jack or the Headphone jack. You can then use headphones through your mixer.
For live gigs, you can use this output direct into the PA system and you won’t need a
microphone in front of the amp. In larger venues, you’ll be able to utilize the PA monitors to supplement your stage volume.
Ground Lift
Connects or disconnects the ground circuits between the XLR Output of the amp and
the mixer. We recommend starting with the ground lifted. If necessary, connect the
ground by pushing the button in.
Effect Loop
The Effect Loop allows you to connect external effects between the pre-amp and
power amp section of the Trademark 60. And with the Footswitch, you can remotely
activate them. You can then keep the effect(s) either on top of the amp for easy
access, or stashed neatly in the back of the amp.
Connect the input of your effect to Send; output of your effect to Return. We recommend that time-based (i.e., chorus or delay) effects be inserted in the Effect Loop and
external distortion/wah pedals be placed between the guitar and the Trademark 60.
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On the next page, you’ll find some helpful Effect Loop diagrams for chaining
Trademark 60s to increase your stage volume, adding a remote volume control, as
well as how to hook-up two Trademark 60s for stereo.
TRIPLE-FUNCTION FOOTSWITCH (included)
Unlike most amps which require a custom
multi-pin connector, this Footswitch is
engineered to utilize
any
standard 1/4”
instrument or speaker cable. You can
easily replace the included cable should
you lose it, or you can easily purchase a
different cable length to suit your
particular needs.
The Footswitch alternates between
channels, activates the Boost/Reverb
function, and engages the Effect Loop.
Corresponding LED indicators let you
know the status of each switch. The
Footswitch is powered via the cable,
so no batteries are required. Replacement Footswitch (Model #TM60-FSW) is available through your local Tech 21 authorized dealer. In a pinch, you can use any standard alternating footswitch to change channels. In this case, be aware that the Effect
Loop and Boost/Reverb function will not be switchable and they will remain on as if
in manual mode.
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NUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. BY
CH 21, INC.
TM
FROM HEAVY USE.
DIRECT
OUT
GRND
LIFT
EFFECT
LOOP
SENDRET
FOOT
SWITCH
BOOST/REVERB
CH 1
CHANNEL
EFFECT LOOP
CH 2
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HOOK-UP DIAGRAMS
Trademark 60 Hook-Up with
Optional Power Engine 60s (Mono)
TRADEMARK 60
POWER ENGINE 60 POWER ENGINE 60
SANSAMP XLR
DIRECT OUT
XLR
IN
XLR
OUT
XLR
IN
XLR
OUT
INPUT
TO CHAIN OR TO P.A.
Trademark 60 Hook-Up with
Optional Power Engine 60s (Stereo)
STEREO EFFECTS
PROCESSOR
*
INPUT
L
R
INPUT
TRADEMARK 60
SANSAMP
XLR
DIRECT
OUT
XLR
OUT
INPUT
TO CHAIN
OR TO P.A.
POWER ENGINE 60
XLR
OUT
INPUT
TO CHAIN
OR TO P.A.
POWER ENGINE 60
Use a line matching
transformer, such as
Shure Model #A95UF,
or equivalent
*When available,
it is preferable
to use XLR jacks
Stereo Hook-Up
SEND
RETURN
STEREO EFFECTS
PROCESSOR
INPUT
RETURN
L R
INPUT
Remote Volume Control Hook-Up
SENDINPUT
RETURN
OUTPUT
INPUT
Chaining the Trademark 60
INPUT
SEND
RETURN
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
Clean Fender
®
Dirty Marshall
®
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
4x12 Clean Van Halen I
Stevie Ray Metallica/Mesa Boogie
®
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
SAMPLE SETTINGS
SAMPLE SETTINGS
= ON
= OFF
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
Hendrix-Little Wing
©
Hendrix-Purple Haze
©
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
Santana-Clean Rhythm Santana-Lead
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
Funk Funk Lead
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
Vox AC30
®
-Queen
(Crazy Little Thing Called Love
©
)
Vox AC30
®
-Queen
(Bohemian Rhapsody
©
)
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
B.B. King Blues Clapton/Bluesbreaker
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
Compressed Lead Lead
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
George Benson Jazz Larry Carlton Jazz
SAMPLE SETTINGS
= ON
= OFF
SAMPLE SETTINGS
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CUSTOM SETTINGS
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TRADEMARK 60 SPECIFICATIONS
Note: With on-going product development and improvements, specifications and/or
the cosmetic appearance of this unit may change without prior notice.
Model Number: TM60
Input Impedance: 1M
Nominal Input Level: -10dBm
Optimal Output Load: 8
Power Output: 60W
Effect Loop Input Impedance: 1M
Effect Loop Input Level: approx. -10dBm
Effect Loop Output Impedance: 1K
Effect Loop Output Level: approx. -20dBm
Maximum Power Consumption: 120W
AC Input Power: 100V, 117V, 220V, 230V, 240V
Cycles: 50/60 Hz
NOTE: AC power cannot be switched. See authorized dealer/distributor for
voltage modification information.
Speaker: Model #2112-A, Special design 12”
100 Watts - 8
Dimensions: 20”w x 18”h x 11”d
Weight: 36 lbs.
Optional Accessories: •Black vinyl cover with white logo
•Flight case with hammered aluminum finish,
lock and casters
Optional Extension Cabinets:
•Power Engine 60: matching 1x12 open-back cabinet with 60 watts
of transparent power and Tech 21 special design 12” speaker.
•2x12TM: matching 200-watt, 8 closed back cabinet with two
Tech 21 special design 12” speakers.
•4x12TM: matching 400-watt, 8 closed back cabinet with four
Tech 21 special design 12” speakers, available with straight or slant front.
Replacement parts are available, i.e., knobs, grill panel, speaker, logo plate,
Footswitch, etc. For more information, contact your authorized dealer or Tech 21.
®
Registered trademarks. Names of sample settings are intended for descriptive
purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement or affiliation with
the companies, products, song titles or artists named. ©All songs copyrighted.
CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CH
1
DRIVE PUNCH LEVEL DRIVE GROWL LEVEL BOOST REVERB LOW HIGH
BITE WEEP LINK
CH
2
BOOST
MASTER
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CUSTOM SETTINGS
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