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Fishman ELLIPSE MATRIX BLEND User Manual

Fishman ELLIPSE MATRIX BLEND User Manual

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ELLIPSE™ MATRIX BLEND

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE ELLIPSE™ MATRIX BLEND...
  • Page 2: Quick Start

    Quick Start 1. Set the controls • Set Volume off. Set the Blend control to Pickup. 2. Plug in • Connect the Ellipse Matrix Blend to your amplifi er or PA with a ¼- inch instrument cable. 3. Turn up • Raise the Volume and adjust the Blend control to your liking.
  • Page 3 Controls Volume • For the cleanest signal, set the Volume knob as high as possible, without causing distortion or feedback. Blend • Move the Blend slider to change the balance between the pickup and the microphone. Phase • Use the Phase switch to improve bass response at low volume and suppress feedback at high volume.
  • Page 4 Controls (continued) Microphone Position Position the microphone to fi nd the “sweet spot” inside the instrument. Take the time to experiment with microphone placement until you fi nd the position that works best in your instrument. Plug in the guitar and move the Blend slider to the left for mic only. Start with the mic capsule so that it faces the back of the guitar.
  • Page 5 Voicing Switch This switch selects how the pickup is voiced. Move the Voicing Switch towards the Volume slider for bass boost and towards the Blend slider for a fl at response. Choose the setting that works for your instrument and your performance require- ments.
  • Page 6: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement When the battery is low you will hear distortion as you play through the Ellipse system. Remove the strings to access the battery inside the guitar. Replace with a fresh 9V alkaline battery. We recommend that you remove the battery from its bag prior to ship- ping or airline travel.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifi cations Typical 9V alkaline battery life: 150 hrs. Nominal output impedance: 1k Ohm Maximum output level (onset of clipping): +7dBV Dynamic range (A-weighted): 111dB Noise fl oor: -104dB Voicing Switch “Bass Boost”: Frequency response: 50Hz – 20kHz Bass boost: +6dB @ 90Hz “Flat”: Frequency response:...
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