Quick Start Before you begin, set the controls as illustrated:...
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1. Plug In • Connect the Ellipse Aura to your amplifier or PA with a 1/4-inch instrument cable. 2. Select a Sound Image • Raise the Volume and use the Sound Image switch to browse through the four Images until you find one you prefer.
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Power Plug in the guitar, and the Ellipse Aura switches on. To conserve the battery, remove the instrument cable from the guitar when the system is not used. When you plug in, the Battery LED flashes once to indicate power up. We observe this convention...
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 80 hours from a lithium battery and 33 hours from an alkaline battery. If you ship your guitar, we recommend you remove the battery.
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Controls The controls are arranged in two distinct levels. Once your fingers are familiar with the layout, you will be able to easily adjust the controls, even when you can’t see them.
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1. Blend Use the Blend slider to adjust the balance between the pickup and the Sound Image. You’ll attain a more microphone-like sound by favoring the Sound Image. Note that it is often practical to blend in a higher percentage of the pickup in live situations, especially when you desire more focused amplified tone.
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The filter will latch onto the feedback, eliminate it after a few seconds and hold the setting in memory until you push the Measure button again. If you plan to record with the Ellipse Aura, we recommend you turn off the Anti-Feedback to fill out the natural low-end response of the guitar.
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5. Sound Image Switch Your Ellipse Aura is factory loaded with four Sound Images created especially for this instrument. Each Sound Image corresponds to a different microphone type and distance. Contact the guitar manufacturer to identify the microphone associated with each Sound Image.
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 Sound Image switch left to #1. 2. Hold down the Measure switch as you plug in the guitar. 3.
Electrical Specifications Power consumption: 15mA Typical 9V lithium battery life: 80 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...
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Fishman, Fishman Transducers and Ellipse Aura are trademarks or tradenames of Fishman Transducers Inc. The specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. 17L16 0608-2...
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