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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LOUDBOX 100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Save Your Packing Materials The box and packing materials for the Loudbox 100 were specially designed to protect the amplifi er during shipping. Save all this stuff in case you need to re-ship the Loudbox 100.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    CAUTION Risk of electric shock. Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Do not expose to rain or moisture. Important Safety Instructions To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others, operate this apparatus only after reading these instructions and heeding the warnings listed below.
  • Page 4 Hear This! The Loudbox 100 amplifi er 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 5: Welcome

    With its unique bi-amplifi ed design, the potent and portable, two-channel, 100 watt Loudbox 100 delivers more serious acoustic tone and volume than any other amp in its class. The secret to the Loudbox 100’s sound lies in its two power amps and two-way speaker system. This powerful combination results in higher sound pressure levels and cleaner acoustic tones, watt-for-watt, than comparable acoustic amps.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1. Locate the Power switch (above the rear panel power cord terminal) and switch it off (down position), then connect the power cord. 2. Plug the Loudbox 100 into an electrical outlet with the appropriate AC voltage. NOTE: Operate the amplifi er only at the voltage indicated in the check box on the rear panel.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Accepts all types of passive or active acoustic pickups. 3. Channel 2, XLR input Plug in a balanced mic here for vocal or for your instrument. The Loudbox 100 makes an excellent mini-PA or vocal monitor. You may also connect an outboard preamp with balanced XLR out to this input.
  • Page 8 Wire the mini-mic to Ring and the pickup to Tip and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Turn on Phantom 15V power if your mini-mic requires it. Stereo cables are available through your Fishman dealer. Note: Items 6–14 are identical for both channels.
  • Page 9 Channel 1 and 2 FX Levels. 17. Master Volume Set the overall level of the Loudbox 100 with the Master Volume. In general put the Master Volume as high as possible (2 o’clock to 5 o’clock) to achieve the cleanest sound.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1. Tweeter Level Set the front panel controls fl at and adjust the tweeter level to where it sounds best to you. 2. Aux Input Plug in a line level stereo audio source such as a CD or MP3 player in this input. The ¼”...
  • Page 11 7. Channel 2 D.I. Out (Pre-EQ) You’ll fi nd that this true direct output produces an uncolored signal that is exceptional for recording. Use this output when you want a fl at D.I. signal to go to the board. In this case you leave it to the soundperson or recording engineer to dial up your tone and effects from the console.

  • Page 12: Tone Tips

    For 230V amplifi ers purchased outside the USA and Canada, replace the fuse with: LittelFuse® type 218001 or equivalent 5 x 20mm, 1A, 250V, time-delay fuse. Tone Tips You can fi nd a balanced tone with the Loudbox 100 when you hear how tone changes as the volume rises. Set up For reference, start with the tone controls fl...
  • Page 13 1. Low volume At a low volume (just above conversation level) our ears are not very sensitive to bass and treble, so give the Low and High controls a good boost. Try three o’clock on the dial. 2. Medium volume At intermediate levels, when you need to raise your voice to be heard over the music, the human ear is quite sensitive to midrange.

  • Page 14: About Acoustic Feedback

    We have found that it is effective Feedback Range (E to G#) to tune out an instrument’s cavity reso- nance feedback with the Anti Feedback (notch fi lter) in the Loudbox 100. For Upper Phase acoustic guitar this occurs at G# on the Feedback Range low E-string, or at about 100Hz.

  • Page 15: Phantom Power Faqs

    A: All the following can be used safely with phantom power: 1. All balanced condenser microphones. 2. All balanced dynamic microphones. 3. Many new wireless units. Check with the manufacturer for compatibility. 4. A preamp / D.I. designed for phantom-power operation, such as the Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum.

  • Page 16: Stereo Blending

    Stereo Blending If your instrument has two signal sources (typically mini- mic and pickup) and stereo output, you may route these signals into separate channels of the amp and blend them independently for your own custom mixes. 1) Plug in a stereo (TRS) instru- ment cable between your guitar STEREO CABLE and the Channel 2, ¼”...

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

  • Page 18: Specifi Cations

    Technical Specifi cations Rated power: Cumulative 100Wrms Woofer Amp 90Wrms continuous Tweeter Amp 10Wrms continuous All measurements @ nominal line 120V, 60Hz Acoustic response: SPL @ 1 Meter 114dB SPL Frequency Response 80Hz – 20kHz ± 4dB Power consumption: 150W max Input impedance: Ch.
  • Page 19 Digital effects: Program 1 Hall 1 Program 2 Hall 2 Program 3 Chorus Program 4 Plate 1 Program 5 Plate 2 Channel 1 & 2 D.I. Out Output Impedance 600Ohm balanced Phantom power tolerant, ground isolated Channel 1 & 2 Effects Sends: Output Impedance 2.2kOhm Output Voltage...
  • Page 20 Fishman and Fishman Transducers are trademarks or tradenames of Fishman Transducers Inc. 513-300-105 Rev E 2-09...

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