513-000-021_rE User Guide, Loudbox Performer.indd
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1. www fishman com F ISHMAN USER GUIDE LOUDBOX PERFORMER Read Me Take a few minutes to read through this manual before you power up the Loudbox Performer To jump in immediately start with the Important Safety Instructions and the Getting Started sections While this information will get you on your way it is not considered a substitute for reading the entire manual Save Your Packing Materials The box and packing materials for the Loudbox Performer were specially designed to protect the amplifier during shipping Save all this stuff in case you need to re ship the Loudbox Performer Table of Contents Safety Warnings 3 Welcome 5 Getting started 6 Front Panel 7 9 Rear Panel 10 12 Tone Tips 12 13 About Acoustic Feedback 14 Phantom Power FAQs 15 Stereo Blending 16 Block Diagram 17 Specifications 18 19 Whenever this symbol appears it alerts you to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the user s manual for this amplifier Wherever this symbol appears it alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock CAUTION A Risk of electric shock A Do not open No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Do not expose to rain or moisture Important Safety Instructions To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others operate th2. D Q 6 Ge K 6 oF Or o _ UI i i hs 1 Tweeter Level Set the front panel controls flat and adjust the tweeter level to where it sounds best to you 2 Aux Input Plug in a line level stereo audio source such as a CD or MP3 player in this input The 1 4 stereo TRS Aux Input mixes the signals to mono when amplified but will retain the source s stereo image through the headphones jack 3 Mute Foot Switch Plug a mono on off latching type foot switch into this jack for remote access to the Mute The Mute Foot Switch duplicates and overrides the front panel Mute switch 4 Tuner out Plug in an electronic tuner here This output receives only the Channel 1 signal and is independent of the mute so you can tune with the speakers and the XLR outs muted The Tuner out can also be used as pre EQ unbalanced D I out for Channel 1 5 Mix D I Post Plug in here when you wish to send signals from both Channel 1 and 2 to a mixing console or a slave amplifier This post EQ output is always ground isolated to prevent ground loop hum 6 Channel 2 effects loop serial Patch an external effect delay reverb chorus through these jacks Use a standard 1 4 shielded instrument cable to connect the Channel 2 send to the input of the effect Connect the Channel 2 return jack to the output of the effect The Channel 2 loop is located post EQ and is compatible with battery operated stompbox
3. amp 2 D I Out Output Impedance 600Ohm balanced Phantom power tolerant ground isolated Channel 1 amp 2 Effects Sends Output Impedance 2 2kOhm Output Voltage 3dBV 1 4Vrms max 10dBV Nominal Channel 1 amp 2 Effects Returns Input Impedance 20k Ohm Input Voltage 3dBV 1 4Vrms max 10dBV Nominal Sends and returns are compatible with battery operated effects processors Mix D I out Output Impedance 6000hm balanced Phantom power tolerant ground isolated Tuner out Output Impedance 5kOhm Speaker system Woofer 6 5 paper cone Midrange 4 5 polypropylene cone Tweeter 1 soft dome rare earth magnet ferrofluid cooled Tweeter Level Up to 6dB cut Crossover 600Hz 4kHz Tri amplitied with active crossover Woofer and midrange installed in separate isolated and damped compartments Baffle Angle Upright position 10 degrees With kickstand 45 degrees Physical Dimensions 19 5 x 16 x 11 5 49 5cm x 40 5cm x 29cm Weight 35 Ibs 16 kg 19 FISHMAN www fishman com Fishman and Fishman Transducers are trademarks or tradenames of Fishman Transducers Inc 513 000 021 Rev E 2 09
4. device that is not designed to accept phantom power eg some effects processors Contact the manufacturer to confirm compatibility 3 Some older balanced wireless receivers can be damaged by phantom power Consult the manufacturer of the wireless unit for compatibility 4 An instrument preamp or stompbox with an unbalanced output that is modified for XLR Important note Turn off phantom power if you plug any of the above into the XLR input Q Which devices are safe with 24V phantom power A All the following can be used safely with phantom power 1 All balanced condenser microphones 2 All balanced dynamic microphones 3 Many new wireless units Check with the manufacturer for compatibility AA preamp D 1 designed for phantom power operation such as the Fishman Pro EQ Platinum Stereo Blending If your instrument has two LES 66666 6066 signal sources typically mini F h 00060 0 6 mic and pickup and stereo output you may route these signals into separate channels of the amp and blend them independently for your own custom mixes 4 1 Plug in a stereo TRS instru ment cable between your guitar and the Channel 2 4 input 2 Pickup Tip is routed to Channel 2 and Mic Ring is routed to Channel 1 STEREO CABLE 3 Turn on phantom power if mini mic requires it Mic ring feeds Channel 1 Anti Master Loudhox Performer Ac coustic Instru
5. 4V to the XLR input for a condenser microphone Provides 15V to the ring contact of Channel 2 s 1 4 input for instruments with mini electret microphones Note Push the Mute switch in before you turn on the phantom power to avoid a loud pop For more information on phantom power see page 15 5 Channel 2 input stereo Accepts all types of passive or active acoustic pickups The Ring contact of this stereo TRS input is tied to Channel 1 An instrument with two signal sources such as pickup and mini mic can be routed via stereo cable through this jack to both Channels 1 and 2 see page 16 for setup Note Unplug Channel 1 input before you use Channel 2 s i input for stereo blending If you use both 1 4 inputs simultaneously Channel 1 takes priority and shuts off the Channel 2 Ring signal With this setup your pickup and onboard mini mic can be EQ d and blended separately Wire the mini mic to Ring and the pickup to Tip and follow the manufacturer s instructions Turn on Phantom 15V power if your mini mic requires it Stereo cables are available through your Fishman dealer Note Items 6 14 are identical for both channels 6 Clip LED The Clip LED will light when the Gain level is too high and the signal becomes distorted If the light comes on when you play lower the Gain until the distortion goes away 7 10dB Pad If you have a high output pickup and the Clip LED comes on at low Gain
6. anel good things come in threes with D I s for channels 1 amp 2 plus a third summed Mix D output watch your soundperson smile For pedal heads each channel has its own effects loop a tuner out Ch 1 and a jack for a remote mute switch With the Loudbox Performer on the floor the speaker s ten degree tilt back angle helps to project your sound up to ear level So what are you waiting for Grab your guitar and your Loudbox Performer and go out and make some music If you have questions or comments please contact us through the Service and Support section of our website at www fishman com Getting Started Here are some basic setup tips to help get you going To operate the Loudbox Performer safely please read the entire manual especially the Important Safety Instructions on page 3 If your amplifier has an operating voltage of 120V plug the provided AC line cord into the back of the amplifier If your amplifier operates at 230V you must supply your own detachable power cord The cord you supply must have an IEC style 320 connector at one end and a male AC plug appropriate for your area at the other 1 Locate the Power switch above the rear panel power cord terminal and switch it off down position then connect the power cord 2 Plug the Loudbox Performer into an electrical outlet with the appropriate AC voltage NOTE Operate the amplifier only at the voltage indicated in the check bo
7. b 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing liquids and do not place objects filled with liquids such as a beverage container or a vase on the apparatus U Disconnect device is AC inlet or power switch Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Hear This The Loudbox Performer amplifier is capable of cleanly reproducing the sound of your instrument at very high volume levels Prolonged repeated exposure to high sound pressure levels SPLs without protection can cause permanent hear ing loss OSHA has set guidelines and specified permissible sound exposure limits for those who work in high SPL environments Permissible noise exposures Duration per day Sound level dBA hours slow response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 1 102 1 105 Ve 110 IA or less 115 To ensure against permanent hearing loss wear hearing protection when you perform with amplification Welcome and thank you for choosing the Fishman Loudbox Performer Our passion for acoustic instruments inspired us to create
8. ge Amp 40Wrms continuous Tweeter Amp 10Wrms continuous All measurements nominal line 120V 60Hz Acoustic response SPL 1 Meter 117dB SPL Frequency Response 80Hz 20kHz 4dB Power consumption 200W max Input impedance Ch 1 10MOhm Ch 2 Y Jack Tip 10MOhm Ch 2 Y 4 Jack Ring 10MOhm 10kOhm with 15V phantom power Ch 2 XLR Input 2 4kOhm Balanced Aux Input stereo 10kOhm Nominal input level Ch 1 20dBV 10d BV with 10dB pad Ch 2 Jack Tip 20dBV 10d BV with 10dB pad Ch 2 Y 4 Jack Ring 20dBV 10d BV with 10dB pad Ch 2 XLR Input 40dBV 30d BV with 10dB pad Aux Input stereo 10dBV Maximum recommended input level Ch 1 6dBV Ch 2 Y 4 Jack Tip 6dBV Ch 2 Y4 Jack Ring 6dBV Ch 2 XLR Input 14dBV Aux Input stereo 6dBV Phantom power Ch 2 only XLR Input 24Vdc 6 8kOhm DC source impedance per pin 1 4 Jack Ring 15Vdc 10kOhm DC source impedance Tone controls and Anti Feedback Ch 1 and Ch 2 Low 10dB 100Hz shelving Mid 12dB 1 2kHz resonant High 12dB 10kHz shelving Anti Feedback range 14dB 20 400Hz Hi Q resonant notch We reserve the right to change any of the the specifications and information in this manual without notice Digital effects Program 1 Hall 1 Program 2 Hall 2 Program 3 Chorus Program 4 Plate 1 Program 5 Plate 2 Headphone Jack Output Impedance 22 Ohm Max Output Level 18 5dBV rms Nominal Output Level 10dBV Channel 1
9. is apparatus only after reading these instructions and heeding the warnings listed below 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over KL 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time A
10. ment Amplifier High Feedback Phase FX Lpvel Digital FX Level Volume Oro D o o o v A e w Power SS fr Gain High Sen Phase FX Level Aux Level DOOO O ecc Pickup tip Turn on Phantom if mini mic requires it Mic ring Pickup tip feeds Channel 2 16 Block Diagram HOLMS TENYA IND rer HOLMS 1003 17 EPERE LA ex mms DAN C Duno an f M Y na SRS xas A N gii l am av d Y3 Od OINY d aa i vanoun A n d Vaud aa mear v i ANINO adi Sec INY f e u aa ava e we i AF Ri ZA Soo w N 7 iv tha SE Nau Nas E mn x x JON I 10 NV Sai D I wos aun NI ae E SEN DS miaz D a Kg PEO en En D oi SS aunn aw K O DN Ae 5 8 a Ind NN ei E EN ER w m D omasm Se EE amphi u SN SH WUSVW Lu d men wes SS PEE wip THO annere SIDNIJS NALNI men EE an NY NANI 7 A N Se D i a a g va by 7 Ninay Nas He an x x ION 10 NW ssvd1 ANANI me H apen lt 1 i adi NOW aa a indino naino aNvy SCH Wat DA Technical Specifications Rated power Cumulative 130Wrms Woofer Amp 80Wrms continuous Midran
11. n the check box on the rear panel For 120V amplifiers purchased in the USA Canada and Mexico plug in the supplied detachable AC power cable For 230V amplifiers purchased outside the USA and Canada you will need to supply your own detachable AC cable This cable must have an IEC style 320 connector at one end and a male AC plug appropriate for your region at the other AN Disconnect device is AC inlet or power switch Fuse holder The fuse is located within the AC power receptacle on the back of the amp Access the fuse compartment with a small slotted screwdriver For 120V amplifiers purchased in the USA and Canada replace the fuse with LittelFuse type 218002 or equivalent 5 x 20mm 2A 250V S OD 120v DD 230v time delay fuse Gi 120V 230 240V AC Gi For 230V amplifiers purchased outside the USA ahs pene and Canada replace the fuse with LittelFuse SEENEN type 218001 or equivalent 5 x 20mm 1A 250V denis EEN Replace with same type fuse as indicated time delay fuse Fuse Holder Tone Tips You can find a balanced tone with the Loudbox Performer when you hear how tone changes as the volume rises Set up For reference start with the tone controls flat straight up twelve o clock In this position there is no equalization applied to your sound Begin at a very low volume and work your way up As you turn up try adjusting the Loudbox Performer s tone controls as rec
12. ommended below 1 Low volume At a low volume just above conversation level our ears are not very sensitive to bass and treble so give the Low and High controls a good boost Try three o clock on the dial High SECH deren 2 Medium volume At intermediate levels when you need to raise your voice to be heard over the music the human ear is quite sensitive to midrange Cut the Mid control to about ten o clock or to your taste At this level our perception of bass and treble starts to catch up to the rest of the tonal spectrum so you can back off the Low and High controls slightly for good tonal balance Phase P Level E 3 High volume At loud levels when you must shout to be heard over the music your ears and your audience will benefit from a deep midrange cut Set the Mid dial between nine and seven o clock Our perception of bass and treble flattens out at high volumes so you won t need much if any Low or High boost Set the Low and High knobs to between twelve and one o clock In many cases you can also improve the tone at very high volume if you cut bass Try setting the Low knob between ten and eleven o clock D Loudbox Performer Acoustic Instrument Amplitior Mid High sl Phase FX Level Digital FX Level eege KM High wan Phase FX Level Aux Level Mute o 0 13 About Acoustic Feedback Feedback usually occurs in the lowes
13. settings push this switch in to put your pickup into a more useable range 8 Gain Use the Gain knob to set the level of the signal If the Clip LED flashes when you play lower the Gain until the flashing stops If either channel is unused set its Gain to 7 o clock off 9 Low Boost here to add weight to the sound In general boost bass at low volumes and flatten it out or cut at higher levels With the dial set at 12 o clock the control is effectively out of the circuit 10 Mid This control affects how well the instrument blends in or stands out in the mix At loud volumes a midrange cut will achieve a more natural sound With the dial set at 12 o clock the control is effectively out of the circuit 11 High Boost highs to add air to the sound of the instrument With the knob set at 12 o clock the control is effectively out of the circuit 12 Anti Feedback If you encounter low frequency feedback sweep this control to isolate and eliminate it Many guitars will benefit with the Anti Feedback knob set at about 10 o clock The Anti Feedback filter is off at the 7 o clock position To read more about acoustic feedback see page 14 13 Phase Use the Phase switch in conjunction with the Anti Feedback filter to eliminate acoustic feedback To read more about acoustic feedback see page 14 14 FX Level Controls the amount of digital effects in the channel Generally set this above the Master FX Le
14. style effects processors 7 Channel 2 D I Out Pre EQ You ll find that this true direct output produces an uncolored signal that is exceptional for recording Use this output when you want a flat D I signal to go to the board In this case you leave it to the soundperson or recording engineer to dial up your tone and effects from the console This pre EQ output is always ground isolated to prevent ground loop hum 8 Channel 1 effects loop serial Patch an external effect delay reverb chorus through these jacks Use a standard 1 4 shielded instrument cable to connect the Channel 1 send to the input of the effect Connect the Channel 1 return jack to the output of the effect The Channel 1 loop is located post EO and is compatible with battery operated stompbox style effects processors 9 Channel 1 D I Out Pre EQ You ll find that this true direct output produces an uncolored signal that is exceptional for recording Use this output when you want a flat D I signal to go to the board In this case you leave it to the soundperson or recording engineer to dial up your tone and effects from the console This pre EQ output is always ground isolated to prevent ground loop hum Power switch Lower the master volume or engage the Mute switch before you turn on the amp Flip the power switch to the up position and it will light indicating the amp is on AC power Operate the amplifier only at the voltage indicated i
15. t octave of your instrument generally with two notes about a half step apart The lower type of feedback cavity reso nance starts when the sound pressure coming out of the speakers excites the resonant air chamber inside your instru ment We have found that it is effective to tune out an instrument s cavity reso nance feedback with the Anti Feedback notch filter in the Loudbox Performer For acoustic guitar this occurs at G on the low E string or at about 100Hz Turn the Anti Feedback knob to about 11 o clock to dial out this resonance Note that the circuit can be effectively defeated by moving the dial to the Off 7 o clock position The higher range of feedback top resonance usually starts about a half or whole step above cavity resonance of the instrument Top resonance feedback happens when the sound pressure coming off the speakers excites the resonant frequency of the soundboard of your instrument For acoustic guitar this occurs at A and above on the low E string Push the Phase switch in and out until you find the position that subdues top resonance feedback Anti Feedback Lower ees CT Feedback Range E to G OFF Upper Phase Feedback Range A and above O Phantom Power FAQs Q have heard 24V phantom power can damage some audio devices True A Yes phantom power can damage the following 1 An unbalanced dynamic mic that has been modified for XLR 2 A balanced line level
16. this amp it is our sincere wish that the Loudbox Performer will inspire you as well With its unique tri amplified design the potent and portable two channel 130 watt Loudbox Performer delivers more serious acoustic tone and volume than any other amp in its class The secret to the Loudbox Performer s sound lies in its three power amps and two way speaker system This powerful combination results in higher sound pressure levels and cleaner acoustic tones watt for watt than comparable acoustic amps You ll find this lightweight and compact amp is as comfortable in your home studio as it is onstage It easily passes the one trip test for those times you carry both your instrument and your amp to the car or into the club The two channel Loudbox Performer brings together a wish list of the essential features you ve been looking for The front panel includes inputs for acoustic instruments a microphone and a CD player or drum machine Dual EQ sec tions include bass midrange and treble controls for easy effective tone shap ing Vanquishing troublesome acoustic feedback is simple with independent anti feedback filters and phase switches for each channel We also include five digital effects you can really use two halls two plates and a smooth chorus A convenient mute switch keeps things quiet when you tune up or take a break The Loudbox Performer also features a headphone jack for silent jamming or practicing On the rear p
17. vel 15 Digital FX select Digital FX Programs These built in effects have been specially 1 Hall 1 chosen and voiced for acoustic instruments 16 Digital FX Level master CS Digita eve mas er 3 Chorus Set the overall level of the Digital FX with this knob In general set this lower than the 4 Plate 1 individual Channel 1 and 2 FX Levels 5 Plate 2 17 Master Volume Set the overall level of the Loudbox Performer with the Master Volume In general put the Master Volume as high as possible 2 o clock to 5 o clock to achieve the cleanest sound 18 Headphone jack When you plug in stereo headphones here the speakers shut off This output monitors Channels 1 amp 2 and the Aux input so you can play along with pre recorded music through the headphones 19 Aux Level Use this to control the level of the device you plug into the Aux input Note that the Aux channel is independent of the Mute switch so you can play pre record ed music on your breaks If the Aux channel is unused set the Aux level to off 20 Mute The Mute switch shuts off the signals from Channels 1 and 2 to the speakers and all the XLR outputs The mute does not affect the Aux channel the Tuner out or the effects sends Rear Panel Channel 2 Channel 1 Tweeter Aux Input Mute Tuner Mix D I Effects Effects DI pa Effects Effects D I Out Level Foot Switch Ch 1 Post Return Send Pre Return Return Pre OO
18. x on the rear panel Do not defeat the ground prong on the AC cable the safe operation of this amplifier depends on a proper ground connection 3 Push in the Mute switch and turn on the Power switch 4 Connect your instrument to the Channel 1 input with a shielded 1 4 cable 5 Play aggressively and raise Channel 1 Gain until Clip LED flashes then back off the Gain until no clipping occurs 6 Set the controls as illustrated below 7 Push the Mute switch out and slowly raise the Master Volume to the desired level Master Volume et v e 00 0 S De High ee Phase FX Level Aux Level SE Phase FX Level Digital FX Level D Dep DOOD o Ge O amp Front Panel FX Lbvel Day FX Level DOGO RER Power 1048 Pad Anti Gain High Feedback Phase FX Level Aux Level D S QO Phantom O SE D Kg 1 Power Lights up when the amplifier power is on The Power switch is located behind the amp above the AC power cord terminal 2 Channel 1 input Accepts all types of passive or active acoustic pickups 3 Channel 2 XLR input Plug in a balanced mic here for vocal or for your instrument The Loudbox Performer makes an excellent mini PA or vocal monitor You may also connect an outboard preamp with balanced XLR out to this input Note If you attempt to plug in both the Channel 2 XLR and WI inputs at the same time the XLR shuts off 4 Phantom power switch Provides 2
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