Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Fishman PRO-LBX-600 Loudbox Artist

Fishman PRO-LBX-600 Loudbox Artist Review



Fishman PRO-LBX-600 Loudbox Artist Feature

  • 120 W bi-amped w/ 8" woofer and 1" soft dome tweeter
  • Two mic/instrument channels accept 1/4" or XLR sources and feature 3-band EQ and feedback controls
  • Dual digital effects section w/ independent channel & effects level for Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Echo, and Slap Echo
  • D.I. output: balanced XLR outputs on each input channel and main mix
  • Dedicated effects loop, phantom power, and Aux Input w/ level control
The new Loudbox Artist is an evolution in acoustic amplifiers. It leverages the award-winning design of the Loudbox 100, yet packs more power and enhanced features into an incredibly lightweight and portable package.120 watts of ultra-clean, bi-amplified acoustic power, two versatile input channels featuring Fishman's legendary tone and feedback-fighting controls, plus a new dual effects section make the new Loudbox Artist the ultimate portable acoustic instrument amplifier for the seriously active musician.


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Fishman Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup

Fishman Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup Review



Fishman Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup Feature

  • Features a piezo-ceramic pickup element embedded in an adjustable ebony replacement bridge
  • Designed for all archtop-style mandolins
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup. The same as the M-100, but includes a Carpenter style 1/4” output jack that mounts on the side of the instrument.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup

Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup Review



Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup Feature

  • High-quality Despiau bridge for violin - Accurate reproduction of your instrument's unique acoustic sound
  • Piezo-ceramic pickup skillfully crafted into the Despiau bridge - Consistent sound for every performance
  • Includes 1/4 inch Carpenter output jack - Professional installation required
  • An impedance-matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Please Note: Returns can not be accepted after the bridge has been carved
Fishman originally built its reputation by developing pickups that literally changed the way acoustic stringed instruments were heard and experienced in live performance situations. The Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup is a complete replacement high quality, Despiau bridge with built-in pickup. A piezo-ceramic pickup is skillfully crafted into the Despiau bridge. The V-300 bridge-pickup includes a 1/4 inch Carpenter output jack. The Fishman V-300 provides a superb, natural, acoustic sound for arco or pizz playing styles.


Sunday, February 12, 2012

Fishman Gold Strap Nut

Fishman Gold Strap Nut Review



Fishman Gold Strap Nut Feature

  • Gold Endpin Strap Button for Fishman Pickups
  • Fishman Part #ACC-AG1-GSN
Replacement gold strap nut for most endpin style jacks.


Friday, February 10, 2012

Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Narrow Undersaddle Pickup

Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Narrow Undersaddle Pickup Review



Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Narrow Undersaddle Pickup Feature

  • Soundhole-mounted Mic Pickup
  • Includes an Active Preamp and an Endpin Jack Complete Stereo System
  • Nearly invisible once installed
  • Enhanced tonal reproduction through blending
The Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend acoustic pickup/preamp system puts the amazing capabilities of the Acoustic Matrix system onboard your guitar! The Ellipse Matrix Blend combines the world's best-selling undersaddle pickup with the Ellipse Blend to give you incredible tone at your fingertips. A flexible gooseneck condenser microphone and volume, blend, and phase controlsgive you the sparkling, transparent sound and control of an Acoustic Matrix pickup with the unique and expressive character that a microphone provides. Now you don't have to compromise your onstage sound! Once installed, the Ellipse Matrix Blend is nearly invisible. Available in Wide and Narrow configurations.Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend Narrow Features: Unobtrusive onboard blender system Acoustic Matrix pickup in Narrow 3/32" (2.3mm) Custom-designed cardioid condenser mini-mic with gooseneck optimizes placement on the guitar's "sweet spot" Ergonomic design puts slider controls literally at your fingertips, to maintain a natural playing position Unique, patent-pending neodymium magnetic mounting system for easy installation Switchable Natural I or II voicing to accomodate all guitar body sizes and performance situations Accomodates most round sound holes from 3.875" to 4.125" in diameter


Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fishman Onboard Aura - wide pickup

Fishman Onboard Aura - wide pickup Review



Fishman Onboard Aura - wide pickup Feature

  • State-of-the-art onboard preamp featuring Fishman's patented Acoustic Imaging technology
  • Download up to six Aura Images from the Aura Image Gallery software (included)
  • Pickup/Image blend control and onboard chromatic tuner
  • Volume, bass, middle, treble, and phase controls
  • System includes an Acoustic Matrix Undersaddle Pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
Now available as a retail product! With the success of Fishman’s proprietary Aura Imaging Technology, many guitar manufacturers have incorporated Aura into their top-tier acoustic-electric product models. An Aura preamp offers the best onboard control and sound quality available for acoustic guitars. Features Fishman’s Aura Image Gallery Software (included), an application that allows users to access Images for hundreds of guitar makes and models through Fishman’s free Aura Image library. The software also allows Aura Images to be sorted, managed, and grouped right on your computer. Users can then take advantage of the preamp’s open architecture by loading Aura Images via a USB cable


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Fishman PRO-AIP-P16 Aura Sixteen Acoustic Imaging Pedal with 6 Free Cables

Fishman PRO-AIP-P16 Aura Sixteen Acoustic Imaging Pedal with 6 Free Cables Review



Fishman PRO-AIP-P16 Aura Sixteen Acoustic Imaging Pedal with 6 Free Cables Feature

  • 2 FREE Strukture 6" Patch Cables
  • 2 FREE Strukture 10' Instrument Cables
  • 2 FREE Strukture 18.6' Instrument Cables
  • Volume, Blend, and Image Select controls
  • 16 pre-loaded Dreadnought guitar Images are completely user-configurable
Aura Sixteen is a compact yet powerful stompbox featuring award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup. Easy to set up and use, Aura Sixteen eliminates intrusive stage noise and expensive microphone setups, allowing you to reveal the true, unique voice of your instrument on stage or in the studio. The included Aura Image Gallery software provides access to an ever-expanding list of instruments recorded using world-class studio mics and techniques. Simply connect to your PC or Mac using the included USB cable and download Images for your instrument(s) from our extensive Image library.