User Guide

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01 Dreadnought 1 rosewood undersaddle dynamic P1 MHD28SM58NTI

02 Dreadnought 2 rosewood cutaway undersaddle large diaphragm condenser P2 MD16U47PP

03 Grand Concert 1 mahogany undersaddle small diaphragm condenser P3 M00184011NTI

04 Classical 1 rosewood undersaddle large diaphragm condenser P4 R2CWECX111PPRO

05 Jumbo 1 maple undersaddle large diaphragm condenser 01 GJ200U47NTI

06 Dreadnought 3 rosewood undersaddle small diaphragm condenser 02 CD2H4011NTII

07 Dreadnought 4 rosewood undersaddle small diaphragm condenser 03 MD28CU31NTII

08 L-Style rosewood undersaddle small diaphragm condenser 04 L09CU31PSB

09 Grand Auditorium ovangkol undersaddle small diaphragm condenser 05 T4144011PP

10 Orchestra Model 1 rosewood undersaddle large diaphragm condenser 06 MOM21CX11NT1

11 Jumbo 12 String 1 maple undersaddle dynamic 07 GF412SM58PP

12 Jumbo 2 Mag maple magnetic soundhole dynamic 08 GJ200SM58REH

13 Dreadnought 5 Mag rosewood magnetic soundhole small diaphragm condenser 09 MD16CU31REH

14 Grand Auditorium 2 Mag ovangkol magnetic soundhole large diaphragm condenser 10 T414U47REH

15 Orchestra Model 2 Mag rosewood magnetic soundhole large diaphragm condenser 11 MOM21CX111REH

16 Grand Concert 2 Mag mahogany magnetic soundhole small diaphragm condenser 12 M00184011REH

17-50 No Sound Image, pickup only

*Note: All mixes are factory preset to a blend of 75% sound image and 25% pickup.

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Rear Panel

1 XLR Out

Connect this balanced -4dBu level output to the input of your PA system, recording console, or to a microphone input on

a portable amplifier. The Sound Image/pickup mix gets routed through this output.

2 Gnd/Lft

Move the Gnd/Lft switch to the “Lft” position to eliminate the ground loop hum that can occur when you use the XLR and

(1/4”) Outputs together.

3 Output

Plug this unbalanced -10dBu output to your stage amplifier or an unbalanced mixer input. The Aura will sound best when

you plug in to an acoustic instrument amplifier (like the Fishman Loudbox™), a full range keyboard amplifier, or a PA

System.

4 Input

Connect your instrument to the Aura Input with a standard shielded cable.

5 9VDC

Connect only with a regulated 9 Volt, 200mA AC adapter. Plug in the 9VDC input to turn the Aura on; there is no on/off switch. A Fishman 910-R AC adapter is included with all units sold in the USA. If you purchased the Aura outside the USA,

you must supply your own AC adapter. We recommend the Roland PSA Series or a comparable equivalent.

6 MIDI In

Through this input you can transfer Sound Image data to your Aura from an ever-expanding library at the Fishman Aura website.

Go to www.fishmanaura.com for additional information.

Front Panel

1 Output Level Knob

Sets the overall level at the XLR and ¼” outputs.

2 Phase Switch

Use this global phase switch to improve the amplified response at low volumes and to help reduce feedback at high

volumes.

3 Input Level and LEDs

Lets you match the output of your pickup to the input of the Aura for the cleanest possible signal.

4 Effect on/off Switch

Push this switch to turn the digital Sound Image off and on. The green light turns on when the Sound Image is active.

5 Parameter Knob

In Edit mode, point the knob to the desired parameter to access it.

6 Edit/Play Switch

Flip the switch to Play to access the 50 program locations for your sound image/pickup mixes. Move the switch to Edit to

access the 11 adjustable parameters.

7 LED Display

The LED display references the 11 parameters in Edit mode, the 50 program locations in Play mode and the pitch names

and calibration frequencies in the Tuner mode.

8 Data Knob

This multi-function knob affects the behavior of parameters in the Edit mode, scrolls through program locations in the Play mode and calibrates the reference pitch in Tuner mode.

9 Tuner Off/Feedback Cancel Footswitch

This dual-function footswitch disengages the Tuner and turns the Feedback Cancel feature on and off.

10 Tuner On/Program Change Footswitches

These dual-function switches are for engaging the chromatic Tuner and changing program locations.

Reference

Pgrm # Instrument Wood Pickup Microphone Sound Image # Web Name

Factory Sound Image/Pickup Mixes*

Play Mode Edit Mode

Quick Reference

Aura

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Acoustic Imaging Blender

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Acoustic Imaging Blender Quick Reference Aura™ Rear Panel 1 XLR Out Connect this balanced -4dBu level output to the input of your PA system, recording console, or to a microphone input on a portable amplifier. The Sound Image/pickup mix gets routed through this output. 2 Gnd/Lft Move the Gnd/Lft switch to the “Lft” position to eliminate the ground loop hum that can occur when you use the XLR and (1/4”) Outputs together.
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Acoustic Imaging Blender Aura™ Quick Reference Quick Start 1 1 Input • Connect the Aura’s ¼” Output or XLR Output to your amplifier or mixer input. • Connect your acoustic instrument to the Input jack on the rear panel. • Connect the recommended adapter to the 9VDC input to power up the Aura (see Controls and Connections, Rear Panel, 9VDC). Keep the volume down on your amplifier or mixer to avoid a loud pop that could damage your speakers (or your ears!).