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  • Page 1 www.fishman.com USER GUIDE AURA ® SIXTEEN...
  • Page 2 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 Aura Sixteen will both enhance and inspire your music making.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    fl ashes occasionally. Select an Image – Raise the volume and audition the 16 Images with the select knob. Since Aura Sixteen ships with dreadnought Images, it’s important to use a dreadnought style guitar or see page 12 on downloading Images for your instrument.
  • Page 4 What is Aura? Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology uses digital algorithms developed in Fishman’s audio laboratories to restore a studio-miked sound to an acoustic instrument. To achieve this, we record instruments using world- class microphones and techniques to capture an “Image” of the natural sound that your acoustic instrument emits when miked in a professional studio.

  • Page 5: Making Connections

    Sixteen to an acoustic instrument amp, PA system, powered monitor or other full-range system. Going direct For direct recording, there is no better solution than using Aura Sixteen. In fact, an acoustic track recorded with just a pickup can be re-recorded using Aura to restore the miked sound.
  • Page 6 Rosewood Neumann ® Composite Composite ® 4011 Spruce Rosewood Neumann ® M147 Spruce Mahogany Shure ® SM57 Fishman Transducers, Inc. is not affi liated with any of the forementioned companies or their respective trademarks, registered trademarks, product models or copyrights.

  • Page 7: Using Effects

    Using effects When using your Aura Sixteen with other effects devices, place the Aura Sixteen fi rst in the chain after your guitar.

  • Page 8: Left Side Panel

    Power may be supplied by either a 9V battery ( battery compartment underneath the pedal ) or the Fishman 910-R ( for 110V ) . Insert a plug into the input jack, and Aura Sixteen powers up. To conserve the battery, remove the plug from the input when not in use.

  • Page 9: Right Side Panel

    (no battery onboard), always plug into Aura Sixteen fi rst, even if you use a pedal tuner. Insert a plug into the input jack, and Aura Sixteen powers up. To conserve the battery, remove the plug from the input when not in use.
  • Page 10 Controls Volume For the cleanest signal, set the volume as high as possible without clipping the next device in the signal chain. If you hear distortion and the clip/batt light is not fl ashing, reduce the volume. Select The 16 Images you can choose with the select knob are hand picked for a dreadnought body style guitar.
  • Page 11 Controls (continued) Phase switch Use the phase switch to improve bass response at low volume or to control feedback at high volume. Play your guitar and toggle the phase switch back and forth until you achieve the desired result. Foot switch Step on the foot switch to bypass the Aura effect.

  • Page 12: Downloading Images

    Create a new Image Set and load your Images into Aura Sixteen Be sure to install the Aura Image Gallery software prior to connecting Aura Sixteen for the fi rst time. USB mini jack...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Typical in-use current consumption: 18mA Typical 9V battery life: 27 hours using alkaline battery 54 hours using lithium battery) Fishman 910-R ( for 110V ) 9V adapter (optional): or suitable fi ltered & regulated, 200mA type, tip = negative 5.5mm O.D., 2mm I.D.
  • Page 14 Fishman and Fishman Transducers are trademarks or tradenames of Fishman Transducers Inc. 513-300-162 Rev A, 1-10...

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