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- Page 1 USER GUIDE PLATINUM STAGE...
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Page 2: Quick Start
We are confi dent that Platinum Stage will both enhance and inspire your music making. Quick Start Power –... -
Page 4: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Volume The volume control affects the overall output level coming from the 1/4” output; the XLR D.I. output is always at a fi xed level to prevent unwanted gain changes at the F.O.H. mixer. For the cleanest signal, set the volume as high as possible without clipping the next device in the signal chain. - Page 5 Front Panel Controls EQ Mode Platinum Stage’s EQ Mode switch offers tone shaping fl exibility not commonly found in an instrument preamp. • When this control is set to guitar, the tone controls are voiced to be most useful for recording or amplifying acoustic guitar and most other instruments.
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Page 6: Side Control Panel
Side Control Panel Boost The boost switch creates an increase in volume only when the button is depressed. The range of volume boost can be set from 3dB to 12dB using the boost wheel located next to the boost switch. Phase The phase switch fl ips the polarity of your instrument signal from posi- tive (“in”) to negative (“out”), changing its relationship to the sound... - Page 7 Side Control Panel D.I. Pre / Post When set to pre, the XLR output receives an unfi ltered signal directly from the input, prior to any level or tone controls. The post setting provides a fully-shaped output that is unaffected by the volume control. Low Battery / Clip The clip LED monitors distortion at many points in the signal chain.
- Page 8 Trim & Low Cut Panel Low Cut: a variable high-pass fi lter, labeled low cut, can be used to remove sub-sonic frequencies present in some passive pickups. T rim Raise or lower the trim to optimize the input level for your pickup. Play hard and adjust trim so clip LED fl ashes occasionally.
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Page 9: Output Panel
You can also connect this output to an unbalanced input on a recording system. 9VDC Inlet Connect a Fishman 910-R ( for 110V ) power adaptor here . XLR D.I. Output Connect a standard microphone cable here to feed recording equipment or a sound reinforcement mixing console. -
Page 10: Making Connections
Making Connections Playing live For the best sound reproduction when performing live, connect to a PA system, powered monitor or other full-range audio system. The balanced XLR D.I. output eliminates an outboard D.I. and features an automatic ground lift when you use the 1/4” output, providing a high quality, noise free signal. - Page 11 9V battery, Phantom power, 9V adapter Typical in-use current consumption: Typical 9V battery life: 70 hours using alkaline battery 9V adapter: Fishman 910-R (for 110V) or suitable fi ltered and regulated, 200mA type, tip = negative All specifi cations subject to change without notice.
- Page 12 NOTE: Fishman Transducers, Inc. is not responsible for unauthorized equipment modifi - cations that could violate FCC rules, and/ or void product safety certifi cations. EU Declaration of Conformity CE: Hereby, Fishman declares that this Platinum Stage is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.
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