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USER GUIDE
PREFIX PLUS-T

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE PREFIX PLUS-T...
  • Page 2 Welcome Thank you for making Fishman a part of your acoustic experience. We are proud to offer you the fi nest acoustic amplifi cation products available; high-quality professional-grade tools to empower you to sound your very best. We are confi dent Prefi x Plus-T will both enhance and inspire your music making.
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Before you begin, set the controls as shown: 1. Plug in • Use a ¼-inch instrument cable. 2. T une up • Press the Tuner button. When engaged, Tuner mutes the output. Press again to exit Tuner. 3. Turn up • Raise the Volume. 4.
  • Page 4 Controls Volume • For the cleanest signal, set the volume knob as high as possible, without causing distortion or feedback. Bass • Boost here to add depth and weight to the sound of the guitar. Middle • Turn the middle knob all the way left for a smooth “scooped out” tone at high volume levels.
  • Page 5 Tuner Depress the Tuner button to turn the circuit on and off. This digital chromatic tuner accommodates all standard and alternate tunings and mutes the output when engaged. It can be activated without an instrument cable connected, in which case it will turn itself off after three minutes. Note: the tuner is calibrated to A = 440.
  • Page 6 Phase Use the Phase switch to improve bass response at low volume and suppress feedback at high volume. If feedback occurs, push the Phase switch. If feedback recurs when you change your location, press switch again.
  • Page 7: Low Battery Indicator

    Power Plug in the guitar, and the Prefi x Plus-T switches on. The Battery LED will fl ash once at power-up to tell you the preamp is on. Low Battery Indicator When the Battery indicator lights steadily, it is time to change the battery. To conserve power, unplug the instrument and turn off the tuner when not in use.
  • Page 8: Sample Settings

    Sample Settings Fingerstyle “Scooped” Mid This will add fullness to the bass This setting emphasizes extreme bass and defi nition to the treble. and treble...
  • Page 9 Strummer Cut Through the Mix A good setting for strumming chords. When you need to be heard through a loud band.
  • Page 10: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifi cations Nominal Input Level: -20dBV Input Impedance: 20MOhm Output Impedance: Less than 3.5kOhm Nominal Output Level: -12dBV THD: Less than .04 %, -20dBV input Noise Floor: -97dBV Dynamic range: 104dB Battery Life: 150hrs. (tuner off) Notch Filter Range: 30Hz –...
  • Page 12 www.fi shman.com 513-000-022 Rev H 9-08...
  • Page 13 Fishman Prefix Series Cutout Template 2.264" (57.51 mm) 1.024" (26.01 mm) .157" (4.00 mm) .757" (19.23 mm) For bezels with 6 holes .073" (1.58 mm) 2x D .089" (2.26 mm) 6x R 0.093" (2.36 mm) 3/16" Cutter 1.902" (48.3 mm) 0.230"...
  • Page 14: Read Me First

    PREFIX SERIES PREAMP INSTALLATION GUIDE www.fishman.com Read Me First! 1. Choose the fl attest possible location for the pre- amp on the side of the instrument. The fl attest and most comfortable location for the player is often at Installation of this product is a simple procedure, the upper bout, just above the instrument’s waist but we recommend this job only if you are an and well below the shoulder.
  • Page 15 Jack connections for Onboard Aura and 3. Insert the hot pickup wire (inner conductor) in the left side of the terminal block, marked “IN,” the Prefi x Plus-T models pickup ground wire (shield) in the right side of the • Red wire to Tip (short terminal) terminal block, marked “GND,”...

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