Fishman AURA User Manual

Aura™Acoustic Imaging Blender

Chapter 1Control Panel OverviewAura™Acoustic Imaging Blender10

The Five Basic Control GroupsThe Aura control panel can be divided into five functional groups: 1 Input/Output (see page 15)The Input Level control s

Factory Default Settings= all programs and parameters can be returned to factory default settings (excepting user downloaded Sound Images). TO RESET :

Edit/Play SwitchUse this switch to navigate between the 50 program locations in Play and the 11 selectable parametersin Edit. The mixes you create in

Chapter 2Inner WorkingsAura™Acoustic Imaging Blender14

Input /Output Input Level and LEDsUse the Input Level control and the multi-colored LEDs to set the gain structure for the Aura. Whenyou plug into the

Why a Phase Switch on the Parameter Knob?A Sound Image is created from an actual microphone in front of a guitar. So the distance of the mic from the

You can choose how the Aura changes programs in Play ModeInstant Change Mode (factory default)In the Instant Change Mode the program changes as soon a

Edit ModeEdit/Play SwitchMove this switch to access the 11 selectable parameters in Edit mode. The mixes you create in Editwill automatically be place

Parameter KnobWith the Parameter knob, you can access the components used to build Sound Image/pickup mixes.There are two main groups of discrete para

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Aura EqualizationThe bracketed Bass, Mid and Treble parameters next to the “Aura” designation are for equalizing the Sound Image in the mix. Werecomme

Mid Use the Data knob to change the behavior of the Mid control. The default Mid setting is flat (read 0 in display). To cut midrange, turn the Data k

How to use the Phase switches:1 Start with the Edit/Play switch in the Play position and select a program. Make note of the number of the program and

Effect on/off SwitchThe Effect on/off lets you bypass the blended sound image/pickup mixes in both the Play and Editmodes, so that only the basic pick

Feedback CancelWe’ve made it very easy to eliminate the feedback that typically occurs when you plug in an acoustic instrument.Here are three ways to

Chapter 3Setting Up for Performance25Aura™Acoustic Imaging Blender

Setting Up for PerformanceWith 11 adjustable parameters, 12 factory Sound Images (and more to download from the Fishman Aura website),plus 50 program

27Aura™Acoustic Imaging BlenderSetting Up A MixHere is a general step by step method for putting together a mix. This is a serial procedure in which e

Aura™Acoustic Imaging Blender28Adjust the EQMove the Parameter knob to Bass, Mid or Treble for either the Aura or Pickup and adjust to taste with the

29Aura™Acoustic Imaging BlenderBuild Your Own Programs for PerformanceWe give you 50 program locations to store your mixes. Here are some suggestions

WarningsImportant Safety InstructionsTo ensure your personal safety and the safety of others, operate this apparatus only after readingthese instructi

Aura™Acoustic Imaging Blender30SpecificationsPower: 150 mA @ 9VdcPower Connection: Center pin negative 2.1mm dia., 5.5mm outer dia.Input Impedance: 5

GlossaryAST TechnologyAn acronym for Acoustic Spectrum Transform, the trademark for Akai Professional’s digital technology that makes digital Sound Im

Aura™Acoustic Imaging Blender32TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SolutionPower does not turn on Do you have the correct AC adapter? Use only Fish

Factory Default SettingsAll programs and parameters can be returned tofactory default settings (except user-imported SoundImages). To reset: Hold down

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Limited WarrantySave your original sales receipt. It is your proof of purchase if you require warranty service.The Fishman Aura Acoustic Imaging Blen

Get Your Feet Wet1 Connect the Aura’s ¼” Output or XLR Output to your amplifier or mixerinput.2 Connect your acoustic instrument to the Input jack o

5IntroductionAura™Acoustic Imaging BlenderProduct RegistrationPlease fill out the Product Registration form online at http://www.fishman.com/register.

Aura Capabilities What does it do?The Aura is the logical extension of Fishman’s Blendertechnology. With a traditional Blender, we combine the utilita

7Introduction Aura, the Internet and YouThe Aura ships with sixteen factory-loaded Sound Images ofvarious guitar, microphone and pickup combinations.

Rear Panel1 XLR OutConnect this balanced -4dBu level output to the input of your PA system, recording console, or to a microphone input on a portablea

Front Panel1 Output Level KnobSets the overall level at the XLR and ¼” outputs.2 Phase SwitchUse this global phase switch to improve the amplifiedresp