Fishman ACOUSTIC IMAGING BLENDER AURA Quick Reference

Acoustic Imaging Blender
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.
Factory Sound Image/Pickup Mixes*
Play Mode
Pgrm # Instrument
01 Dreadnought 1
02 Dreadnought 2
03 Grand Concert 1
04 Classical 1
05 Jumbo 1
06 Dreadnought 3
07 Dreadnought 4
08 L-Style
09 Grand Auditorium
10 Orchestra Model 1
11 Jumbo 12 String 1
12 Jumbo 2 Mag
13 Dreadnought 5 Mag
14 Grand Auditorium 2 Mag
15 Orchestra Model 2 Mag
16 Grand Concert 2 Mag
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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Aura
Wood Pickup
rosewood undersaddle
rosewood cutaway undersaddle
mahogany undersaddle
rosewood undersaddle
maple undersaddle
rosewood undersaddle
rosewood undersaddle
rosewood undersaddle
ovangkol undersaddle
rosewood undersaddle
maple undersaddle
maple magnetic soundhole
rosewood magnetic soundhole
ovangkol magnetic soundhole
rosewood magnetic soundhole
mahogany magnetic soundhole
Quick Reference
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Microphone
dynamic
large diaphragm condenser
small diaphragm condenser
large diaphragm condenser
large diaphragm condenser
small diaphragm condenser
small diaphragm condenser
small diaphragm condenser
small diaphragm condenser
large diaphragm condenser
dynamic
dynamic
small diaphragm condenser
large diaphragm condenser
large diaphragm condenser
small diaphragm condenser
Edit Mode
Reference
Sound Image # Web Name
P1 MHD28SM58NTI
P2 MD16U47PP
P3 M00184011NTI
P4 R2CWECX111PPRO
01 GJ200U47NTI
02 CD2H4011NTII
03 MD28CU31NTII
04 L09CU31PSB
05 T4144011PP
06 MOM21CX11NT1
07 GF412SM58PP
08 GJ200SM58REH
09 MD16CU31REH
10 T414U47REH
11 MOM21CX111REH
12 M00184011REH