Fishman POCKER BLENDER User Manual

Pocket Blender
Acoustic Instrument Preamp
The FISHMAN Pocket Blender is warranted to function for a period of One (1)
Year from the date of purchase. If the unit fails to function properly within the
warranty period, free repair and the option of replacement or refund in the event
that FISHMAN is unable to make repair are FISHMAN’s only obligations. This
warranty does not cover any consequential damages or damage to the unit due
to misuse, accident, or neglect. FISHMAN retains the right to make such
determination on the basis of factory inspection. Products returned to FISHMAN
for repair or replacement must be shipped in accordance with the Return Policy,
as follows. This warranty remains valid only if repairs are performed by
FISHMAN. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which may vary from state to state.
Return Policy
To return products to FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, you must follow these steps...
1. Call FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS at 978-988-9199 for a Return Authorization
Number (“RAN”).
2. Enclose a copy of the original Bill of Sale as evidence of the date of purchase,
with the product in its original packaging and a protective carton or mailer.
3. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS’ technicians will determine whether the item is
covered by warranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer
installation or other causes not related to defects in material or workmanship.
4. Warranty repairs or replacements will be sent automatically free of charge.
5. If FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS determines the item is not covered by warranty,
we will notify you of the repair or replacement cost and wait for your authorization
to proceed.
FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS
340-D Fordham Road Wilmington MA 01887 USA
Phone 978-988-9199 • Fax 978-988-0770
www.fishman.com
Rev 2 • 4-11-02 • 009-010-001
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Fishman POCKER BLENDER Specifications

General

Brand	Fishman
Model	POCKER BLENDER
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

INTRODUCTION: THE BLENDER SYSTEM

Microphone and Pickup (Transducer)

Explains the combined use of instrument microphone and pickup for natural sound and amplified signal.

INSTALLING A PICKUP / CROWN GLM 200 MICROPHONE COMBINATION ON YOUR INSTRUMENT

QUICK START

POWER OPTIONS

MICROPHONE CHANNEL

Volume, Bass, Treble, and Phase Controls

Details how to set volume, tone controls, and phase switches for optimal microphone signal.

Trim, Hi Cut, and Lo Cut Switches

Explains the function of trim, hi cut, and lo cut switches for signal adjustment and feedback reduction.

TRANSDUCER CHANNEL

Volume, Tone, and Phase Controls

Describes how to adjust volume, bass, treble, and phase for the transducer signal.

MASTER SECTION

PATCHING OPTIONS WITH THE EFFECTS LOOPS

Sends, Returns, and Outputs

Explains how to use sends, returns, and outputs for routing audio signals and integrating external gear.

SUGGESTED INPUT OPTIONS

Internal Microphone and Pickup Configuration

Illustrates connecting an instrument with an internal pickup and microphone using a stereo cable.

Pickup Alone and Mini-Microphone Alone

Piezo and Magnetic Pickup Wiring

Under-saddle and Surface-mount Piezo Pickups

SUGGESTED OUTPUT OPTIONS

Output Scenarios for Amps, PA, and Monitors

USING MULTIPLE OUTPUTS

EFFECTS LOOPS

Integrating External Effects

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common issues like no signal, noise, or distortion.

ADDRESSING FEEDBACK

Low Frequency Feedback Management

Explains techniques and settings to minimize low-frequency feedback from instrument resonance.

High Frequency Feedback Management