Fishman AURA SIXTEEN User Manual 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. Try all 16 and pick the ones that
compliment your playing style and sound good in the room. For example,
dark/deep sounding Images may add impact to a solo performance.
Brighter/lighter Images may compliment an ensemble. There are no rules;
try them all and decide which works best for you.
Blend
Position the blend knob straight-up at 12 o'clock and you'll hear a 50/50
mix of Image and pickup. Turn the blend
all the way right for just Image; all the way
left for just pickup. Most performers blend in
some pickup with the Image for clarity and
defi nition.
Suggestions
• For live performance try backing off the
Image by setting blend to about 10 or 11 o'clock or about 65%
pickup. You won't need too much Image blended in to achieve a
great live sound. If feedback occurs, fl ip the phase switch.
• For recording, try blending in more Image for a realistic
acoustic sound. Set the blend to taste. Again, you'll often get
good results with a little bit of pickup blended in with the Image
for clarity and defi nition.
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