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  • Page 1 www.fishman.com USER GUIDE F1 AURA +...
  • 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 F1 Aura + will both enhance and inspire your music making.

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start Before you begin, set the controls as shown: 1. Plug in • Use a ¼-inch instrument cable. 2. T une up • Press and hold the Volume knob until the tuner comes on. When engaged, the Tuner mutes the output. Press Volume to exit Tuner. 3.
  • Page 5 Quick Start Controls 3 Image Presets & dry pickup press Flat Scoop Tone Control Turn to adjust Volume Press to toggle Phase Hold for Tuner...

  • Page 6: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode When shipped from the factory, F1 Aura + offers a simple set of user controls called Easy Mode. This mode allows you to quickly get a feel for the tonal possibilities of F1 Aura + while providing the most important features you’ll need every day.

  • Page 7: Multi-Function Controls

    Multi-function Controls With F1 Aura + , both the Edit and Volume knobs contain a momentary switch. So, in addition to turning a knob, pressing down on the knob will gain access to one or more features. For this reason, this guide will refer to knob actions as: turn, press, or press+hold. Refer to the chart on page 19 for a quick reference of the various features.

  • Page 8: Performance Mode

    Performance Mode For the more adventurous player, we’ve created a much deeper control interface called Performance mode. This mode gives you full access to an extensive set of tone shaping controls. And to make things easier while you perform, we’ve grouped some controls into Play and the rest into Edit. Play and Edit are described on the following pages.
  • Page 9 Play vs. Edit Play Once in Performance Mode, plug in your instrument and it powers up into Play. In Play, Volume, Blend and Phase can be adjusted. The chromatic Tuner and the automatic Anti-Feedback circuit can also be activated. The Tone control is now referred to as the Edit knob.

  • Page 10: Play Controls

    Play Controls Measure – Press together to start Anti-feedback search Blend Volume: turn for volume Tuner: press + hold 2 seconds press to exit tuner More More Phase: press to toggle Image Pickup...
  • Page 11 Volume Turn Volume • For the cleanest noise-free sound, set Volume as high as possible without causing your amp or mixer to distort. Phase Press and release Volume • Use the Phase setting to improve bass response at low volume and suppress feedback at high volume. Press the Volume knob several times and leave it in the position most pleasing to your ear.
  • Page 12 Play Controls (cont.) Blend Turn Edit • Turn the Edit knob without pressing on it and the balance between pickup and Image is adjusted. A setting of P = 100% Pickup signal; 0 = a 50/50 pickup/Image blend; I = 100% Image signal. Suggestions •...
  • Page 13 While the Anti-Feedback control is very effective, it’s best if you spend some time while setting up before a performance and catch any issues before you begin to play. With some practice, you’ll fi nd you can also use it to “fi x” any resonant notes that may stand out in a particular venue.
  • Page 14 Edit Controls Press Edit knob to enter Edit; the tuner’s green in-tune LED will light solid. Once in Edit, press the Edit knob repeatedly to step through the parameters. Each parameter is displayed using a single letter to represent its function. Adjust its value by turning the Edit knob.
  • Page 15 Press Edit repeatedly to select next parameter. 1. Press to enter Edit. Press Press Press Image Pickup Pickup Select Treble EQ Mid EQ 2. Turn Edit to adjust The sharp and flat LEDs indicate + or - values. parameter value. 3.
  • Page 16 Edit Controls (cont.) Image Select F1 Aura + is factory loaded with Images created especially for this instrument. Each Image corresponds to a different microphone type and position. Contact the guitar’s manufacturer to identify the microphone associated with each Image. Pickup EQ Bass, Mid and Treble controls allow you to fi...
  • Page 17 Compressor The Compressor (C) parameter adjusts several settings within a sophisticated automatic leveling circuit. As you increase the value, your overall playing dynamics become increasingly limited, making softer notes louder while controlling loud spikes in your playing. This can be helpful in performances where you desire a more even level to your playing.
  • Page 18 Edit Controls (cont.) Image EQ You can program unique EQ settings for each of the Images. Unlike other Edit parameters, unique tone settings are automatically saved with each Image and recalled when an Image is selected. In order to prevent dramatic or unwanted changes, the Image EQ’s Treble, Mid, and Bass controls are separated from the Pickup EQ and located “under”...
  • Page 19 Edit Parameters Image Select Image Treble EQ Pickup Treble EQ Image Mid EQ Pickup Mid EQ Image Bass EQ Pickup Bass EQ Pickup/Image Blend Compressor Anti-Feedback...
  • Page 20 Power Plug in the guitar, and F1 Aura + switches on. To conserve the battery, remove the instrument cable from the guitar when the system is not in use. The tuner display will fl ash at power-up to tell you the preamp is on. Low Battery Indicator When the tuner fl...
  • Page 21 Restoring Easy Mode There may be times when you want to return F1 Aura + to Easy mode without losing your Performance mode settings. To do this: 1. Press + hold the Edit knob while plugging in the guitar. Continue to hold the Edit knob down when the tuner displays the letter “R”...

  • Page 22: Restore Factory Defaults

    Restore Factory Defaults 1. Press + hold the Edit knob while plugging in the guitar. Continue to hold the Edit knob down when the tuner displays the letter “R”. 2. Continue to hold the Edit knob, then press the Volume knob. Release both knobs.

  • Page 23: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifi cations Digital Signal Path: A/D, D/A conversion: 24-bit Signal Processing: 32-bit Typical in-use current consumption @ 9VDC: 18mA Typical 9V lithium battery life: 54 hours Typical 9V alkaline battery life: 27 hours Nominal output impedance: 1k Ohm Recommended load impedance: 10k Ohm and up Maximum output level (onset of clipping): +5dBV...
  • Page 24 www.fi shman.com 513-300-188 Rev A 10-11...

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