Battery Operation - Fishman DUAL PARAMETRIC D.I. Manual

HOOKING UP YOUR FISHMAN DUAL PARAMETRIC D.I.
POWER
The Dual Parametric D.I. is powered at all times when using an AC adapter. Always be sure to use only
the Fishman 910-R or Roland PSA Series AC adapters.

BATTERY OPERATION

The 1/4" Input jack is also the power switch for the Dual Parametric D.I. when using a 9 volt battery and
a mono instrument cable.
To use battery power, install a 9 volt alkaline battery in the compartment located in the bottom of the
unit. Follow the diagram in the battery compartment to make sure the "+" and "- " are aligned properly.
NOTE: Never plug a speaker output from an amplifier into the Dual Parametric D.I.'s Input! The high level
will damage the Dual Parametric D.I.'s circuitry and may also result in damage to the amplifier.
1. Using a high-quality shielded cable, plug your sound source (instrument, preamp, etc.) directly into
the mixer, amp, or other piece of gear you would normally use, and set your levels for minimum distor-
tion and best signal-to-noise ratio (where the desirable sound is loud and any residual hiss is at a
very low level).
2. Set the controls on the Dual Parametric D.I. as follows: Band One and Band Two Out/In switches to
their "OUT" setting, Band One and Band Two boost/cut knobs to their 0dB setting, and the Volume
control in the middle of the face panel to its 3 o'clock (0dB) setting.
3. Turn off your mixer or amp and your sound source. Disconnect the cord between your sound source
(instrument, preamp, etc.) and the other piece of gear that you previously linked.
4. Plug the sound source into the Dual Parametric D.I.'s 1/4" Input.
5. Plug a cord into the Dual Parametric D.I.'s Output (either a cord with an XLR connector or a 1/4" plug
will do-follow the needs of your mixer or other gear).
6. Turn all of your gear on, and set the sound source's and mixer's levels as before.
7. Adjust the Volume knob on the Dual Parametric D.I. so that the level matches the level you set before
you inserted the Dual Parametric D.I. in the chain.
8. Now you may adjust the D.I. controls on the Dual Parametric D.I.
CAUTION: Proceed slowly at first, since the Dual Parametric D.I. can provide up to 15dB of gain at
selected frequencies. If the input signal is "hot" to begin with, increasing the gain to high levels may
overload equipment such as mixers and amplifiers.
EQ / PREAMP / DIRECT BOX
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