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Tech 21 SansAmp RPM

Item ID: RPM

Footswitchable Preamp with Parametric EQ, Variable Gain, Drive Control, Effects Loop, Active Tone Controls with Cut/Boost, Blend Control, 1U

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A Feature-packed Preamp in a Single Rackspace!

The Tech 21 SansAmp RPM footswitchable preamp packs a ton of features into a single rackspace unit. Adapted from a pedal SansAmp unit, the versatile SansAmp RPM includes a preamp, an effects loop, semi-parametric EQ, Drive control, active bass, mid, and treble controls (with +/-12dB of boost/cut), and tube amp emulator circuitry. Now you can introduce gain and overdrive into the signal path without losing the clean punch of your bass sound (a handy feature for bassists who want to add some grit to their tone). Want some truly monsterous bass sounds? Try the SansAmp RPM.

Tech 21 SansAmp RPM Preamp at a Glance:
  • Functional and compact
  • Flexible signal control

Functional and compact
The SansAmp RPM bass preamp is feature-packed! Use the Drive control to adjust the overall amount of gain and overdrive. Active Bass and Treble controls cut or boost ±12dB, while Mid Shift is a parametric EQ control allowing you to select the center frequency of the Mid control. Its sweep ranges from 170 Hz to 3.0 kHz. Mid is also an active tone control, with a cut or boost of ±12dB.
Blend allows you to mix the direct instrument signal with SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry.
There's also an individual Level control for the XLR out to optimize your amp's output relative to the P.A. system.


Flexible signal control
Tech 21 was able to include several great connection options to the SansAmp RPM. Included is an effects loop with a Mix 50/50 switch to configure in series or parallel, 1/4" rear input and XLR output with selectable levels.
You also get a buffered uneffected XLR output to run a dry signal to a separate channel.
A footswitch input is built in to remotely engage the unit, and a footswitch output is added to chain and toggle between another SansAmp RPM or SansAmp RBI.

Tech 21 SansAmp RPM Preamp Features:
  • Drive adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive
  • Active Bass and Treble controls cut or boost ±12dB
  • Mid Shift is a parametric EQ control which allows you to select the center frequency of the Mid control
  • Mid is an active tone control, cut or boost ±12dB
  • Blend allows you to mix the direct instrument signal with SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry
  • Individual Level control for the XLR out to optimize your amp's output relative to the P.A. system
  • Effects Loop with Mix 50/50 switch to configure in series or parallel
  • 1/4" rear input and XLR output with selectable levels
  • Buffered uneffected XLR output to run a dry signal to a separate channel
  • Footswitch input to engage unit
  • Footswitch output to chain and toggle between another SansAmp products

The Tech 21 SansAmp RPM puts great tones right in your rack!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number RPM

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Reviews

based on 7 reviews

Flat out fantastic.

by Paparoof from Minneapolis
December 30, 2011
Music Background: bass player - 28 years
I knew I would be happy with this thing, I just didn't know I would be THIS happy. Everyone knows this thing is in Geddy's rack, so obviously it's a quality piece of gear with great sound. I bought it... read more [+] based solely on it's reputation. It literally made my tone come alive. I don't know how else to describe it. You need to really take some time with it and make tiny adjustments to the knobs as you tweak - a little bit really goes a long way. They didn't skimp on the back panel either - check out the connectivity options. I run two XLR's to my PC interface; effected (sansamp tone) and un-effected (dry - straight from the bass) so I can record two separate tracks to play with later, then I have yet another line going to my power amp/cab for rockin' out. I can go back and forth without having to play cable monkey anymore! close [-]

A very well engineered product

by John Barham from Gastonia, NC
November 30, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician/Audio Eng./Electrical Eng.
I am a working bass player. Over the last 40 years, I have played through numerous types of preamps, amplifiers (tube-SVT and solid state) and processing schemes.
I was very suprised at the war... read more [+]mness and tone control of this Sansamp product.
I have only used it for live performance; however, I am completely satisfied with the unit's operation in this enviroment.
I find when arranged with just a simple preamp/compressor/solid state amp configuration that I get a versital and solid stage rig. Again, that warm tube amp sound and easy tone control with virtually no noise in a light weight package.
In short, I recomend it. close [-]

What a difference in my live sound..!!

by Kenny Kosicki from Miami, FL
August 23, 2011
Music Background: Pro bass player
I strongly recommend this Sansamp preamp to any bass player that is gigging. I had an immediate response from my fellow musicians as well as the audience. Sounds like 'sonic meatloaf'..!! ( I made tha... read more [+]t up).. I am definitely going to be using this rig on both the local and national music scenes...very happy with this product..!! close [-]

SansAmp RPM

by Ron Fields from Chicago
August 8, 2011
Music Background: Songwriter Midi Arranger Bassist,Keyboard Vocalist Leader, former Backup musicial
eliminates the tone problems (or the lack thereof) in using a direct box and using my mixing board tone controls which make the Bass guitar signam muddy at best The SansAmr RPM allows for a Clear sign... read more [+]al with no overdrive though overdrive is available if needed. close [-]

Can't be beat!

by Mark from St. Louis, MO
December 10, 2008
Music Background: Semi-Pro
The RPM is just an incredible unit. Looks like it would be complicated, but is not at all. Very intuitive to get great tones. Sweepable mids are the best - you can literally dial yourself into the mix... read more [+] and hear when you hit the magic spot. Worth its weight in gold. Been playing almost 30 years and never was so satisfied with anything in my amp chain as the RPM. close [-]
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