User manual FISHMAN M-100 MANDOLIN PICKUP

[. . . ] FISHMAN retains the right to make such determination on the basis of factory inspection. Products returned to FISHMAN for repair or replacement must be shipped in accordance with the Return Policy, as follows. This warranty remains valid only if repairs are performed by FISHMAN. [. . . ] If FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS determines the item is not covered by warranty, we will notify you of the repair or replacement cost and wait for your authorization to proceed. PARTS LIST · · · · · Mandolin Bridge with Pickup Implant Mandolin Bridge Bottom 1/2" Diameter Jack Clamp #5 Washer 1/2" Wood Screw IMPORTANT When mounting the pickup on the instrument, be careful in handling the wire at the base of the element. Be sure NOT to pull pull on the wire because if damaged, the pickup will become useless. However, once the pickup is mounted in place, the M-100 is sufficiently protected and you can expect years of service. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS 340-D Fordham Road Wilmington MA 01887 USA Phone 978-988-9199 · Fax 978-988-0770 www. fishman. com 009-020-001 · 3-01 ® ® 2 M-100 Mandolin Pickup M-100 Mandolin Pickup M-100 Mandolin Pickup The AG-125 / AG-094 can also be plugged into inputs as low as 1 M with adequate results; the bass frequencies will be slightly rolled off. Preamps We strongly recommend using a 10 M , impedance matching, buffered preamp in conjunction with the pickup. Realize the full frequency response potential of the pickup. Permit long cable runs (after the preamp) without signal deterioration. Allow precise volume and tone shaping with dedicated EQ. Ensure compatibility with virtually any instrument level audio input available. Fishman Transducers manufactures a complete line of compatible preamps, all with 10 MW inputs: POWERJACK - Miniature Endpin Preamp MODEL GII & BII - Outboard Acoustic Instrument Preamp AGP-2 - Onboard Instrument Preamp PRO-EQ II - 4 Band Acoustic Instrument Preamp PRO-EQ PLATINUM - Outboard Acoustic Instrument Preamp / EQ / D. I. - Fully Parametric Two Band Preamp / D. I. ACOUSTIC / BASS BLENDER - 2 Channel Pickup / Mic Preamp POCKET BLENDER - 2 Channel Pickup/Mic Preamp Musical Instrument Amplifiers Most musical instrument amplifiers (at least 1 M input impedance) will yield useable results. Acoustic instrument amplifiers have a 10 M Piezo input, ideally matching the pickup. Direct Boxes You can plug the AG-125 / AG-094 into an "active" direct box (1 M to 10 M input) with very good results. Using a passive direct box will sound weak and thin. PA / Recording Consoles Professional PA and recording consoles have a much lower input impedance than what is acceptable for the AG-125 / AG-094 ; you will need an impedance matching preamp. Plugging a passive piezo pickup into a mixer without an impedance matching preamp will sound harsh and thin. INSTALLATION 1. [. . . ] Instrument Cable Cable lengths over 10 feet (before preamp) will cause audible high frequency loss. Use a high quality, low capacitance shielded cable. This will ensure minimal tone coloration and hum. [. . . ]