User manual FISHMAN JERRY DOUGLAS AURA IMAGING PEDAL

[. . . ] Night after night, or any time you record, this pedal lets you reproduce the tone that can only be created by such trade masters. In order to fully realize the benefits of this pedal, we recommend using the Nashville Series resophonic pickup to amplify your resonator guitar. For the best sound reproduction, connect your Aura Imaging Pedal to an acoustic instrument amp, a PA system, a powered monitor or other full-range system. A word from Jerry Douglas "After all these years of fighting microphones and feeling tied to one square foot of stage floor, I really believe we have the answer to every acoustic instrumentalist's dreams: a realistic sounding system that empowers the voice of our favorite instruments. " 4 A word from Paul Beard "In the world of resophonic guitar amplification, we finally have resolution! [. . . ] You can also connect this output to an unbalanced input on a recording system. 9vdc See Power section. 10 Right side panel Input Plug in your guitar here with a standard ¼-inch instrument cable. If you have a passive undersaddle pickup (no battery onboard), always plug into the Aura Imaging Pedal first, even if you use a pedal tuner. Trim Raise or lower the trim to optimize the input level for your pickup. Play hard and adjust trim so clip/batt LED flashes occasionally. Use your thumb or a pick to turn the trim control. 11 Control set Phase switch Use the phase switch to improve bass response at low volume or to control feedback at high volume. Play your guitar and toggle the phase switch back and forth until you achieve the desired result. Volume For the cleanest signal, set the volume as high as possible without clipping the next device in the signal chain. If you hear distortion and the clip/batt light is not flashing, reduce the volume. 12 Select The 16 Images you can choose with the select knob are hand picked for your type of guitar. Try all 16 and pick the ones that compliment your playing style and sound good in the room. For example, dark/deep sounding Images may add impact to a solo performance. Brighter/lighter Images may compliment an ensemble. There are no rules; try them all and decide which works best for you. Blend Position the blend knob straight-up at 12 o'clock and you'll hear a 50/50 mix of Aura + pickup. Turn the blend all the way right for just Image; all the way left for just pickup. Most performers blend in some pickup with the Image for clarity and definition. 13 Blend (continued) Suggestions · To find a good mix of Image and pickup, turn the blend knob to about 8 o'clock, then step on the footswitch. Compare the Image/ pickup mix to the dry pickup signal. Slowly move blend clockwise and then switch between the two until you are happy with the Image/pickup blend. · For live performance try backing off the Image by setting blend to about 10 or 11 o'clock or about 65% pickup. [. . . ] Insert a plug into the input jack, and the Aura Imaging Pedal powers up. To conserve the battery, remove the plug from the input when not in use. For AC power, use the Fishman 910-R (for 110V) or other suitable 9V adapter. The adapter must be filtered, regulated and rated for at least 200mA. [. . . ]