User manual FISHMAN V-200 PROFESSIONAL VIOLIN PICKUP

[. . . ] The FISHMAN V-200 is the finest piezoelectric violin transducer available. It's design is based on that of the FISHMAN V-100 with the added benefits of the CARPENTER 1/4" Output Jack. The V-200 is a bridge mounted, piezo-ceramic pickup. It senses string vibrations via a single piezo element, fastened to the instrument's wing slot with a patented floating mount. [. . . ] Call FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS at 978-988-9199 for a Return Authorization Number ("RAN"). Enclose a copy of the original Bill of Sale as evidence of the date of purchase, with the product in its original packaging and a protective carton or mailer. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS' technicians will determine whether the item is covered by warranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer installation or other causes not related to defects in material or workmanship. Warranty repairs or replacements will be sent automatically free of charge. 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 · V-200 Professional Violin Pickup · Carpenter 1/4" Output Jack · Chinrest Adjustment Key FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS 340-D Fordham Road Wilmington MA 01887 USA Phone 978-988-9199 · Fax 978-988-0770 www. fishman. com 009-015-004 · Rev 2 · 12-20-02 ® V-200 Professional Violin Pickup CAUTION As might be expected of a high performance, vibration-sensing transducer, the FISHMAN V-200 should be handled with care, particularly during installation. However, once installed as instructed below, this device is well protected from abuse and should provide years of trouble-free service. ® 2 V-200 Professional Violin Pickup V-200 Professional Violin Pickup V-200 Professional Violin Pickup The V-200 Professional 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 - Outboard Acoustic Instrument Preamp PRO-EQ II - 4 Band Acoustic Instrument Preamp PRO-EQ PLATINUM - Outboard Acoustic Instrument Preamp / EQ / 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 V-200 Professional 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 V-200 Professional ; 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. PRELIMINARY 1. Remove all rosin deposits from the bridge of the instrument. Examine the bridge closely to make sure that the wing slots are free of warps or irregularities and that the slots present flat parallel faces. FIG. [. . . ] Use a high quality, low capacitance shielded cable. This will ensure minimal tone coloration and hum. Using fully shielded metal plugs will also help eliminate hum. Kinds of Audio Inputs Because of the lack of standardization for high impedance audio inputs, special attention should be paid to what you are plugging into: The V-200 Professional will sound best when plugged directly into an input with a 10 M impedance; the full frequency response of the instrument is reproduced. INSTALLING THE CARPENTER JACK After fitting the pickup to the violin, locate the jack to the left of the chinrest on your violin (See Fig. [. . . ]