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- Page 1 USER GUIDE ELLIPSE AURA™ RETAIL...
- Page 2 Welcome 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 Ellipse Aura will both enhance and inspire your music making.
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Page 3: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Installation by a qualifi ed professional is strongly recommended. Should you have any problems, please check with your installer or refer to the online installation guide for this product. Technical support, troubleshooting tips and installation information can be found at http://www.fi shman.com/support/... - Page 4 Image Chart Once you upload Images into your Ellipse Aura, fi ll in this chart for quick reference. Image # Instrument Name Microphone Mic Distance...
- Page 5 Fundamentals To experience the benefi ts of Aura, install the Aura Gallery CD on your computer then upload Images into the Ellipse Aura preamp.
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Page 6: Quick Start
Quick Start After you upload Images into the preamp, set the controls as illustrated:... - Page 7 1. Plug In • Connect the Ellipse Aura to your amplifi er or PA with a ¼-inch instrument cable. 2. Select an Image • Raise the Volume and use the Image switch to browse through the four Images until you fi nd one you prefer. 3.
- Page 8 Power Plug in the guitar, and the Ellipse Aura switches on. To conserve battery life, remove the instrument cable from the guitar when the system is not used. When you plug in, the Battery LED fl ashes once to indicate power up.
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Page 9: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement When the Battery LED lights steadily, it is time to change the battery. To replace the battery, remove the fabric bag inside the guitar. We recommend a lithium type for extended battery life. You can expect up to 66 hours from a lithium battery and 33 hours from an alkaline battery. - Page 10 Controls The controls are arranged in two distinct levels. Once your fi ngers are familiar with the layout, you will be able to easily adjust the controls, even when you can’t see them.
- Page 11 1. Blend Use the Blend slider to adjust the balance between the pickup and the Image. You’ll attain a more microphone-like sound by favoring the Image. Note that it is often practical to blend in a higher percentage of the pickup in live situations, especially when you desire a more focused amplifi...
- Page 12 Controls (continued) 4. Anti-Feedback The Ellipse Aura is equipped with an automatic search-and-destroy notch fi lter. To engage the feature, turn the Volume down and move the Anti-Feedback switch left (On position). Hold the Measure button for a few seconds. The Battery LED will begin to fl...
- Page 13 5. Image Switch Select one of the four Images you’ve uploaded from the Aura Gallery (see page 3). Note that to experience the benefi ts of Aura, you must fi rst upload Images into the preamp. 6. Voicing Switch This switch selects how the pickup is voiced. Move the Voicing Switch to the left for bass boost and to the right for a fl...
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Page 14: Performance Tips
Performance Tips Some suggestions for setting up your Ellipse Aura. Recording You will benefi t from complete isolation for your guitar with no microphone bleed, so when you record live, no other sounds can leak into your guitar track. The best recordings we’ve heard with Ellipse Aura have some pickup mixed in for better defi... - Page 15 • Set the Phase switch for best bass response. • Anti-Feedback optional. • Voicing switch to the left (bass boost). • Blend slider 50–75% Image. High Volume (bands, loud stage sound) When you play with a band, your goal is to fi t into the mix and cut through without feedback when it’s time to cut loose.
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Page 16: Input Trim
Input T rim Input Trim Adjust this set-and-forget control so you can play strongly without distortion and play quietly without hiss. To set the Input Trim: 1. Move the Image switch left to #1. 2. Hold down the Measure switch as you plug in the guitar. 3. -
Page 17: Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifi cations Power consumption: 15mA Typical 9V lithium battery life: 66 hours Typical 9V alkaline battery life: 33 hours Maximum output level (onset of clipping): +1dBV Nominal output impedance: 1k Ohm Input trim gain range: -6dB to +6dB Peak meter response: 3dB before clipping Voicing switch, bass boost: +3dB @ 90Hz... - Page 18 Fishman, Fishman Transducers and Ellipse Aura are trademarks or tradenames of Fishman Transducers Inc. 513-300-125 Rev C 3-10...