Fishman Loudbox Owner's Manual

Acoustic instrument amplifier

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Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Loudbox Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Hear This! The Loudbox amplifier is capable of cleanly reproducing the sound of your instrument at very high volume levels. Prolonged repeated exposure to high sound pressure levels (SPLs) without protection can cause permanent hearing loss.
  • Page 4: Quick Start

    QUICK START Please read your Owner’s Manual before powering up your Loudbox. Here’s what you need to do to plug in and play. If your amplifier has an operating voltage of 120V, plug the provided AC line cord into the back of the amplifier.
  • Page 5 With dome neodymium tweeters top off the treble. The tweeters in the Loudbox are identical to those used in the best studio mastering monitors; they produce a smooth, sweet treble that is perfect for acoustic instruments. With two of these tweeters, you get great dispersion and high SPLs, without the unpleasant “honk”...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Features

    Volume Sets the overall level of the Loudbox. Since the system can produce sound pressure levels in excess of 120dB peaks, we strongly suggest that you wear hearing protection when you use the Loudbox at higher volumes.
  • Page 7: About Acoustic Feedback

    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. For acoustic guitar this occurs at G# on the low E-string, or at about 100Hz. Turn the Anti Feedback knob to about 11:00 to dial out this resonance.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Features

    1/4” instrument cable to connect the send on the Loudbox to the input of the effect. Connect the return jack on the Loudbox to the output of the effect. The effects loop is located “post-EQ”. The effects loop is compatible with battery operated “stompbox”...
  • Page 9 57 Degrees The second click-stop angles the cabinet back 57 degrees. Use this position when you stand about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) from the Loudbox. 70 Degrees When space is very limited onstage and you must stand directly over the Loudbox, set the kickstand at the third click-stop to a 70 degree angle.
  • Page 10: Performance Specifications

    Performance Specifications Cumulative Rated Power: Woofer Amp: Midrange Amp: Tweeter Amp: All measurements @ nominal line 120V, 60 Hz SPL @ 1 Meter: Frequency Response: Hum and Noise: Power Consumption: Input Impedance: Nominal Input Level: Maximum Recommended Input Level: Fixed High Pass:...
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    Fishman Transducers Inc. (“Fishman”), at its option, will repair or replace the Product, with no charge for labor or materials. This warranty applies only if the Product is sold and delivered within the U.S.

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