Phase Switch; Blend; Microphone Position; Microphone Trim - Fishman ELLIPSE MATRIX BLEND - ANNEXE 437 Manual

Phase Switch

Push the phase switch in and out until you find the position that sounds best and reduces
feedback.

Blend

Move the Blend slider to change the balance between the pickup and the microphone.

Microphone Position

Position the microphone to find the
"sweet spot" inside the instrument.
Take the time to experiment with
microphone placement until you
find 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. Move the mic closer to the soundhole for more bass. Turn
the capsule toward the sides of the instrument for less bass.

Microphone Trim

A small circular potentiometer is recessed below the volume slider and can be accessed with a
small slotted screwdriver. Set the Blend slider to the center position and adjust the trim control
until both the microphone and pickup levels are balanced to your liking.
Voicing Switch (Natural I & II)
Reach into the soundhole with your index finger and locate the slide switch behind the control
panel, just to the right of the phase switch. Push this switch away from you for deeper bass
(Natural I voicing) and toward you for a leaner response (Natural II voicing). Choose the setting
that works for your instrument and your performing requirements. Here are some guidelines.
•The deep bass of the Natural I voicing (switch toward bass side) compliments solo
guitarists and singers who accompany themselves, especially with smaller
bodied instruments.
•The Natural II voicing (switch toward treble side) cuts through the mix if you play in a
band. Natural II does a good job controlling boominess and low frequency feedback onstage,
especially with full-size guitars.
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