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Fishman OUTBOARD PREAMP User Manual
Fishman OUTBOARD PREAMP User Manual

Fishman OUTBOARD PREAMP User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Fishman OUTBOARD PREAMP

  • Page 1 USER GUIDE OUTBOARD PREAMPS...
  • 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 which empower you to sound your very best. Preamp Formats G II: For acoustic instruments including guitar, violin, viola, ’cello and mandolin.
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Power: Install a 9V alkaline or lithium battery (not included). Plug in: Use standard ¼” shielded instrument cables. Set input gain: Play hard and adjust gain for minimal clipping. Dial it in: Adjust the level, tone or EQ to taste.
  • Page 4 To conserve the battery, remove the plug(s) from the input jack(s) when not in use. For AC power, use the Fishman 910-R (for 110V) or other suitable 9V adapter. The adapter must be fi ltered, regulated and rated for at least 200mA. It must also accept AC power appropriate for your country.
  • Page 5 Output Plug a standard instrument cable from the output to a stage amp, a DI or an unbalanced microphone input on a mixer. Input gain You’ll fi nd this miniature rotary control recessed in the back of the preamp. Like a trim control on a mixer, the input gain accommodates a variety of signal levels.
  • Page 6 Tone Controls (G II & B II) The Tone controls are boost/cut shelving style, which means they affect bass and treble in a way that is both musical and pleasing to your ears. With the sliders at their center detent positions, the EQ is fl at and tone controls are out of the circuit.
  • Page 7 Tone Controls (Pro-EQ II) 1. Bass A boost here will add depth and weight to the sound of an instrument with light bass response. Lower the bass a few dB to tighten up the big boomy tone of a dreadnought or jumbo guitar. 2.
  • Page 8 Low battery light (Pro-EQ II only) This light has two distinct functions: 1. Power up indicator The low battery LED will fl ash briefl y when the unit turns on. 2. Low battery warning When the low battery LED lights steadily, it is time to change the battery. Phase (Pro-EQ II only) This control works to suppress acoustic feedback and can drastically affect your amplifi...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifi cations Measured with all tone controls at center detent and volume at max. Nominal Input Level: -20dBV Input Overload (20 Hz to 20 kHz): +8dBV Input Impedance: 10MOhm Output Impedance: Less than 3.5kOhm Output Level: -20dBV with input gain control at minimum position -8dBV with input gain control at maximum position...
  • Page 10 Power Supply (G II & B II): 9V alkaline battery (estimated 1400 hours continuous use) Regulated 9V AC Adapter Tip = negative 9V Power Supply (Pro-EQ II): 9V alkaline battery (estimated 220 hours continuous use) Regulated 9V AC Adapter Tip = negative 9V All specifi...
  • Page 12 WWW.FISHMAN.COM 513-300-152 Rev A 3-10...

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