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- Page 1 U s e r G u i d e Pocket Blender Acoustic Instrument Preamp ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Please take a few minutes to read this guide and familiarize yourself with the system. Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at tech@fishman.com or by phone at 978-988-9665. - Page 3 A passive pickup is any transducer (piezo or magnetic) that works without a battery. Note: To minimize crosstalk with a passive pickup, use a "2-pair" premium stereo cable (Fishman part # ACC-BLE-15C) with separate shields for both the pickup and microphone signals.
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Page 4: Quick Start
Note: The banded side of the diode must be closest to the red wire. For use with the Pocket Blender, plug the mic into the RING jack of a stereo "Y" cable (available from Fishman). Warning: Installation by a qualified repairperson is strongly recommended. Fishman Transducers Inc. will not be responsible for any damages due to improper installation. -
Page 5: Features
M I C R O P H O N E T R A N S D U C E R input effects loop output AC ADAPTERS FISHMAN 910-R, ROLAND PSA SERIES microphone - ring transducer - tip microphone transducer send... -
Page 6: Power Options
Battery life is an estimated 60 hours of continuous use. 9-Volt AC Adapter Input Use only a well filtered and regulated 9-Volt AC adapter. We recommend a Fishman Model-910 or Roland PSA series regulated AC Adapter. Use of an unregulated adapter will not only void the warranty, but may damage the unit. -
Page 7: Transducer Channel
P o c k e t B l e n d e r Trim Control Set as high as possible without hearing distortion. Start with the control fully clockwise and play your loudest note or chord. If you hear distortion, lower the trim with a small slotted screwdriver until the distortion goes away. -
Page 8: Master Section
P o c k e t B l e n d e r ASTER ECTION Low Battery Indicator If you use a battery to power the Pocket Blender, the LED will flash briefly when you plug into the input- telling you that the unit is powering up. When the red LED lights with no signal present it is time to change the battery. - Page 9 P o c k e t B l e n d e r The Microphone Channel return comes before the: • Volume and master volume controls • Mute Switch The transducer effects loop lets you insert outboard effects or signal processors into the Transducer Channel.
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Page 10: Suggested Input Options
POCKET BLENDER trim trim • Pickup and microphone signals are routed through a stereo instrument cable to the input effects loop output AC ADAPTERS FISHMAN 910-R, ROLAND PSA SERIES microphone - ring input jack. transducer - tip microphone transducer send return... - Page 11 P o c k e t B l e n d e r Piezo and Magnetic Pickup • Signal from piezo is routed input effects loop output AC ADAPTERS FISHMAN 910-R, ROLAND PSA SERIES through a mono instrument microphone - ring transducer - tip microphone transducer...
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Page 12: Suggested Output Options
P o c k e t B l e n d e r UGGESTED UTPUT PTIONS 1. Connect the 1/4" output to the input input effects loop output AC ADAPTERS FISHMAN 910-R, of an instrument amplifier. ROLAND PSA SERIES microphone - ring transducer - tip microphone transducer send return... -
Page 13: Outputs/Effects Loops
This offers a basic combination of signal routing and interfacing options to accommodate most performance and recording situations. AC ADAPTERS input effects loop output FISHMAN 910-R, ROLAND PSA SERIES microphone - ring transducer - tip microphone transducer send return send... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
MECHANICAL NOISE FROM TIGHTEN ALL PLUG HARDWARE INSTRUMENT CABLE DISTORTION FROM EXTREMELY INPUT CLIPS WITH TRIM CONTROL CONSULT FISHMAN TECH SUPPORT LINE ‘HOT’ SIGNALS SUCH AS ALL THE WAY DOWN AT 978-988-9665 EXTERNAL PICKUP AN UNREGULATED POWER SUPPLY WILL CAUSE THE... -
Page 15: Optional Accessories
P o c k e t B l e n d e r PTIONAL CCESSORIES PECIFICATIONS • A/C Adapter: Fishman 910-R regulated 9-Volt power Input Impedance: supply. Transducer: 10 M Microphone without phantom power: 1.0 M • Crown GLM-200 mini-mic: Ships without jack; ready Microphone with 9-Volt phantom power: 10 K to be wired to the jack of your choice. -
Page 16: Block Diagram
P o c k e t B l e n d e r LOCK IAGRAM... - Page 17 P o c k e t B l e n d e r I - T PPENDIX ICROPHONE GLM-200 A variety of microphones can be used with FRONT the Pocket Blender. However, the Crown GLM-200 is our microphone of choice for the dB 0 system.
- Page 18 5. Insert an outboard equalizer after the Pocket Blender's output (i.e.): a. Notch Filter: The Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum has a notch filter for eliminating low freq. feedback. b. Parametric EQ: We suggest cutting 5 dB at the instrument's cavity resonance (see above) with a .5 octave bandwidth (Q).
- Page 19 3. Reverse phase switches on both channels. 4. Insert an outboard equalizer after the Pocket Blender's output (i.e.): a. EQ with sweepable frequencies: The Fishman Pro EQ Platinum has sweepable frequencies to let you dial out high freq. feedback. b. Parametric EQ: We suggest cutting 5 dB at 4 kHz, with a 1.5 octave bandwidth (Q).
- Page 20 L i m i t e d W a r r a n t y The FISHMAN Pocket Blender is warranted to function for a period of One (1) Year from the date of purchase. If the unit fails to function properly within the warranty period, free repair and the option of replacement or refund in the event that FISHMAN is unable to make repair are FISHMAN’s only obligations.
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