Owner’s Manual Loudbox 100 Acoustic Instrument Amplifier TM
Loudbox 100 TM Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Read Me! Take a few minutes to read through this manual before you power-up the Loudbox 100. 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 100 were specially designed to protect the amplifier during shipping.
Owner's Manual 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. 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.
Loudbox 100 TM Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Welcome ... ...and thank you for choosing the Fishman Loudbox 100! Our passion for acoustic instruments inspired us to create this amp - it is our sincere wish that the Loudbox 100 will inspire you as well! With its unique bi-amplified design, the potent and portable, two-channel, 100 watt Loudbox 100 delivers more serious acoustic tone and volume than any other amp in its class.
Owner's Manual Getting Started Here are some basic setup tips to help get you going. To operate the Loudbox 100 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.
Loudbox 100 TM Acoustic Instrument Amplifier 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 100 makes an excellent mini-PA or vocal monitor.
Owner's Manual 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.
Loudbox 100 TM Acoustic Instrument Amplifier 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 1/4 inch stereo (TRS) Aux Input mixes the signals to mono when amplified, but will retain the source's stereo image through the headphones jack. 3.
Owner's Manual Rear Panel Power Switch Lower the master volume or engage the Mute switch before you turn on the amp. Flip the power switch to the up position and it will light, indicating the amp is on. AC Power Operate the amplifier only at the voltage indicated in the check box on the rear panel. For 120V amplifiers purchased in the USA, Canada and Mexico, plug in the supplied detachable AC power cable.
Loudbox 100 TM Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Tone Tips You can find a balanced tone with the Loudbox 100 when you hear how tone changes as the volume rises. Set Up For reference, start with the tone controls flat (straight-up, twelve o’clock). In this position, there is no equalization applied to your sound. Begin at a very low volume and work your way up. As you turn up, try adjusting the Loudbox 100’s tone controls as recommended below. 1.
Owner's Manual About Acoustic Feedback Feedback usually occurs in the lowest octave of your instrument, generally with two notes about a half step apart. The lower type of feedback (cavity resonance) starts when the sound pressure coming out of the speakers excites the resonant air chamber inside your instrument. We have found that it is effective to tune out an instrument’s cavity resonance feedback with the Anti-Feedback (notch filter) in the Loudbox 100.
Loudbox 100 TM Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Stereo Blending If your instrument has two signal sources (typically mini-mic and pickup) and stereo output, you may route these signals into separate channels of the amp and blend them independently for your own custom mixes. 1) Plug in a stereo (TRS) instrument cable between your guitar and the Channel 2, 1/4-inch input. 2) Pickup (tip) is routed to Channel 2 and Mic (ring) is routed to Channel 1. 3) Turn on phantom power if mini-mic requires it.
CH. 2 MIC INPUT (Stereo, Ring to Ch. 1) IN Ch. 2 CH. 2 RING SIGNAL CH.1 INPUT MIC PREAMP 20dB INPUT BUFFER 1/4" STEREO AUX INPUT INPUT BUFFER 55Hz HI-PASS TIP = LEFT RING = RIGHT 55Hz HI-PASS 10dB PAD 20dB 10dB PAD +24V +15V CLIP DETECTION LOW, HIGH LOW, HIGH PHANTOM POWER 40dB GAIN AUX LEVEL 40dB GAIN CLIP DETECTION TUNER OUTPUT CLIP LED MID, NOTCH SELECT FX SEND RIGHT LEFT FX SEND DIGITAL FX MID, NOTCH CLIP LED CH. 1 DIGITAL FX LEVEL FX RETURN CH. 2 PHASE CH.
Loudbox 100 TM Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Technical Specifications Rated Power: Cumulative 100Wrms Woofer Amp 90Wrms continuous Tweeter Amp 10Wrms continuous All measurements @ nominal line 120V, 60Hz Acoustic Response: SPL @ 1 Meter Frequency Response 114dB SPL 80Hz – 20kHz ± 4dB Power Consumption: 150W max Input Impedance: Ch.1 Ch.2, 1/4”Jack (tip) Ch.2, 1/4”Jack (ring) Ch.2, XLR Input Aux Input (stereo) 10M Ohm 10M Ohm 10M Ohm, 10k Ohm with 15V phantom power 2.
Owner's Manual Techical Specifications Cont'd Channel 1 & 2 D.I. Out Output Impedance Channel 1 & 2 Effects Sends: Output Impedance Output Voltage 600 Ohm balanced Phantom power tolerant, ground isolated 2.2k Ohm +3dBV (1.4Vrms max) -10dBV Nominal Channel 1 & 2 Effects Returns: Input Impedance Input Voltage 20k Ohm +3dBV (1.4Vrms max) -10dBV Nominal Sends and returns are compatible with battery operated effects processors Mix D.I.
Limited Warranty Save your original sales receipt. It is your proof of purchase if you require warranty service. Fishman Acoustic Instrument Amplifiers (“Products”) are warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, with the exception of the speaker components which are warranted for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
