Fishman Loudbox Performer Manual de usuario

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USER GUIDE

LOUDBOX PERFORMER

Read Me!

Take a few minutes to read through this manual before you power up the

Loudbox Performer. To jump in immediately, start with the Important Safety

Instructions and the Getting Started sections. While this information will get

you on your way, it is not considered a substitute for reading the entire manual.

Save Your Packing Materials

The box and packing materials for the Loudbox Performer were specially

designed to protect the ampliﬁer during shipping. Save all this stuff in case

you need to re-ship the Loudbox Performer.

Table of Contents

Safety Warnings 3

Welcome 5

Getting started 6

Front Panel 7–9

Rear Panel 10–12

Tone Tips 12–13

About Acoustic Feedback 14

Phantom Power FAQs 15

Stereo Blending 16

Block Diagram 17

Speciﬁcations 18–19

Wherever this symbol appears, it alerts you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure that may be

sufﬁcient to constitute a risk of shock.

Whenever this symbol appears, it alerts you to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

user’s manual for this ampliﬁer.

Important Safety Instructions

To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others, operate this apparatus

only after reading these instructions and heeding the warnings listed below.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or

other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type

plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the

plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table speciﬁed

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

CAUTION

Risk of electric shock.

Do not open.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not expose to rain or moisture.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into

the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing liquids and do not

place objects ﬁlled with liquids (such as a beverage container or a vase) on

the apparatus.

Disconnect device is AC inlet or power switch.

Warning: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose

this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

Hear This!

The Loudbox Performer ampliﬁer is capable of cleanly reproducing the sound

of your instrument at very high volume levels. Prolonged repeated exposure to

high sound pressure levels (SPLs) without protection can cause permanent hear-

ing loss. OSHA has set guidelines and speciﬁed permissible sound-exposure

limits for those who work in high SPL environments.

Permissible noise exposures

Duration per day, Sound level dBA

hours slow response

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1½ 102

1 105

½ 110

¼ or less 115

To ensure against permanent hearing loss, wear hearing protection when you

perform with ampliﬁcation.

Welcome . . .

. . . and thank you for choosing the Fishman Loudbox Performer! Our passion for

acoustic instruments inspired us to create this amp—it is our sincere wish that

the Loudbox Performer will inspire you as well!

With its unique tri-ampliﬁed design, the potent and portable, two-channel,

130 watt Loudbox Performer delivers more serious acoustic tone and volume

than any other amp in its class. The secret to the Loudbox Performer’s sound lies

in its three power amps and two-way speaker system. This powerful combination

results in higher sound pressure levels and cleaner acoustic tones, watt-for-watt,

than comparable acoustic amps.

You’ll ﬁnd this lightweight and compact amp is as comfortable in your home

studio as it is onstage. It easily passes the “one-trip” test, for those times you

carry both your instrument and your amp to the car or into the club.

The two-channel Loudbox Performer brings together a wish list of the essential

features you’ve been looking for. The front panel includes inputs for acoustic

instruments, a microphone and a CD player or drum machine. Dual EQ sec-

tions include bass, midrange and treble controls for easy, effective tone shap-

ing. Vanquishing troublesome acoustic feedback is simple with independent

anti-feedback ﬁlters and phase switches for each channel. We also include ﬁve

digital effects you can really use: two halls, two plates, and a smooth chorus. A

convenient mute switch keeps things quiet when you tune up or take a break.

The Loudbox Performer also features a headphone jack for silent jamming or

practicing.

On the rear panel, good things come in

threes with D.I.s for channels 1 & 2, plus a

third summed Mix-D.I. output (watch your

soundperson smile). For pedal-heads,

each channel has its own effects loop,

a tuner out (Ch. 1) and a ¼” jack for a

remote mute switch. With the Loudbox

Performer on the ﬂoor, the speaker’s ten-

degree tilt-back angle helps to project

your sound up to ear level.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your

guitar and your Loudbox Performer and

go out and make some music!

If you have questions or comments,

please contact us through the Service

and Support section of our website at

www.ﬁshman.com.

Getting Started

Here are some basic setup tips to help get you going. To operate the Loudbox

Performer safely, please read the entire manual, especially the Important Safety

Instructions on page 3.

If your ampliﬁer has an operating voltage of 120V, plug the provided AC line

cord into the back of the ampliﬁer.

If your ampliﬁer operates at 230V, you must supply your own detachable power

cord. The cord you supply must have an IEC-style 320 connector at one end and

a male AC plug appropriate for your area at the other.

1. Locate the Power switch (above the rear panel power cord terminal) and switch

it off (down position), then connect the power cord.

2. Plug the Loudbox Performer into an electrical outlet with the appropriate AC

voltage.

3. Push in the Mute switch and turn on the Power switch.

4. Connect your instrument to the Channel 1 input with a shielded ¼” cable.

5. Play aggressively and raise Channel 1 Gain until Clip LED ﬂashes, then back

off the Gain until no clipping occurs.

6. Set the controls as illustrated below.

7. Push the Mute switch (out) and slowly raise the Master Volume to the

desired level.

NOTE: Operate the ampliﬁer only at the voltage indicated in

the check box on the rear panel. Do not defeat the ground

prong on the AC cable; the safe operation of this ampliﬁer

depends on a proper ground connection.

Front Panel

1. Power

Lights up when the ampliﬁer power is on. The Power switch is located behind

the amp above the AC power cord terminal.

2. Channel 1 input

Accepts all types of passive or active acoustic pickups.

3. Channel 2, XLR input

Plug in a balanced mic here for vocal or for your instrument. The Loudbox

Performer makes an excellent mini-PA or vocal monitor. You may also connect

an outboard preamp with balanced XLR out to this input.

Note: If you attempt to plug in both the Channel 2 XLR and ¼” inputs at the

same time, the XLR shuts off.

4. Phantom power switch

Provides 24V to the XLR input, for a condenser microphone.

Provides 15V to the ring contact of Channel 2’s ¼” input, for instruments with

mini-electret microphones.

Note: Push the Mute switch in before you turn on the phantom power, to avoid a

loud “pop.”

For more information on phantom power, see page 15.

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5. Channel 2, ¼input (stereo)

Accepts all types of passive or active acoustic pickups. The Ring contact of this

stereo TRS input is tied to Channel 1. An instrument with two signal sources

(such as pickup and mini-mic) can be routed via stereo cable through this jack to

both Channels 1 and 2 (see page 16 for setup).

Note: Unplug Channel 1 input before you use Channel 2’s ¼” input for stereo

blending. If you use both ¼” inputs simultaneously, Channel 1 takes priority and

shuts off the Channel 2 Ring signal.

With this setup, your pickup and onboard mini-mic can be EQ’d and blended

separately. Wire the mini-mic to Ring and the pickup to Tip and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions. Turn on Phantom 15V power if your mini-mic

requires it. Stereo cables are available through your Fishman dealer.

Note: Items 6–14 are identical for both channels.

6. Clip LED

The Clip LED will light when the Gain level is too high and the signal becomes

distorted. If the light comes on when you play, lower the Gain until the distortion

goes away.

7. 10dB Pad

If you have a high output pickup and the Clip LED comes on at low Gain settings,

push this switch in to put your pickup into a more useable range.

8. Gain

Use the Gain knob to set the level of the signal. If the Clip LED ﬂashes when you

play, lower the Gain until the ﬂashing stops. If either channel is unused, set its

Gain to 7 o’clock (off).

9. Low

Boost here to add weight to the sound. In general, boost bass at low volumes

and ﬂatten it out (or cut) at higher levels. With the dial set at 12 o’clock, the

control is effectively out of the circuit.

10. Mid

This control affects how well the instrument blends in or stands out in the mix. At

loud volumes a midrange cut will achieve a more natural sound. With the dial set

at 12 o’clock, the control is effectively out of the circuit.

11. High

Boost highs to add “air” to the sound of the instrument. With the knob set at

12 o’clock, the control is effectively out of the circuit.

12. Anti Feedback

If you encounter low-frequency feedback, sweep this control to isolate and

eliminate it. Many guitars will beneﬁt with the Anti Feedback knob set at about

10 o’clock. The Anti Feedback ﬁlter is off at the 7 o’clock position. To read more

about acoustic feedback, see page 14.

13. Phase

Use the Phase switch in conjunction with the Anti Feedback ﬁlter to eliminate

acoustic feedback. To read more about acoustic feedback, see page 14.

14. FX Level

Controls the amount of digital effects in the channel. Generally set this above

the Master FX Level.

15. Digital FX (select)

These built-in effects have been specially

chosen and voiced for acoustic instruments.

16. Digital FX Level (master)

Set the overall level of the Digital FX with

this knob. In general set this lower than the

individual Channel 1 and 2 FX Levels.

17. Master Volume

Set the overall level of the Loudbox Performer with the Master Volume. In

general put the Master Volume as high as possible (2 o’clock to 5 o’clock) to

achieve the cleanest sound.

18. Headphone jack

When you plug in stereo headphones here, the speakers shut off. This output

monitors Channels 1 & 2 and the Aux input, so you can play along with

pre-recorded music through the headphones.

19. Aux Level

Use this to control the level of the device you plug into the Aux input. Note that

the Aux channel is independent of the Mute switch, so you can play pre-record-

ed music on your breaks. If the Aux channel is unused, set the Aux level to off.

20. Mute

The Mute switch shuts off the signals from Channels 1 and 2 to the speakers and

all the XLR outputs. The mute does not affect the Aux channel, the Tuner out or

the effects sends.

1. Hall 1

2. Hall 2

3. Chorus

4. Plate 1

5. Plate 2

Digital FX Programs

Rear Panel

1. Tweeter Level

Set the front panel controls ﬂat and adjust the tweeter level to where it sounds

best to you.

2. Aux Input

Plug in a line level stereo audio source such as a CD or MP3 player in this input.

The ¼” stereo (TRS) Aux Input mixes the signals to mono when ampliﬁed, but

will retain the source’s stereo image through the headphones jack.

3. Mute Foot Switch

Plug a mono, on/off (latching type) foot switch into this jack for remote access

to the Mute. The Mute Foot Switch duplicates and overrides the front panel

Mute switch.

4. Tuner out

Plug in an electronic tuner here. This output receives only the Channel 1 signal

and is independent of the mute, so you can tune with the speakers and the XLR

outs muted. The Tuner out can also be used as pre-EQ unbalanced D.I. out for

Channel 1.

5. Mix D.I. (Post)

Plug in here when you wish to send signals from both Channel 1 and 2 to a

mixing console or a slave ampliﬁer. This post-EQ output is always ground

isolated to prevent ground loop hum.

6. Channel 2 effects loop (serial)

Patch an external effect (delay, reverb, chorus) through these jacks. Use a

standard ¼” shielded instrument cable to connect the Channel 2 send to the

input of the effect. Connect the Channel 2 return jack to the output of the effect.

The Channel 2 loop is located post-EQ and is compatible with battery-operated

stompbox-style effects processors.

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