Fishman INK 3 User manual

USER GUIDE
INK 3 ONBOARD PREAMP

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INK 3 Quick Start
1. Set the controls • Turn volume off. Set the bass, middle and treble
controls to center.
2. Plug in • Connect INK 3 to an amplier or PA with a ¼-inch instrument
cable. The battery light will ash once quickly to indicate it has switched on.
3. Turn up • Raise the volume and adjust the bass, middle and treble controls
to your liking.

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INK 3 Controls
Volume • For the cleanest signal, set the volume knob as high as possible,
without causing distortion or feedback.
Bass • Boost here to add depth and weight to the sound of the guitar.
Middle • Turn the middle knob all the way left for a smooth “scooped out”
tone at high volume levels. Raise the middle knob to the right of center to add
midrange “bite” to the sound.
Treble • Boost to cut through the mix. Cut to mellow and subdue the sound.

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Tuner • Press and hold the tuner display to activate the onboard tuner; press
once to turn it off. This digital chromatic tuner accommodates all standard and
alternate tunings and mutes the output when engaged. It is calibrated to A =
440Hz and can be activated without an instrument cable connected. To conserve
battery life, the tuner will turn itself off after three minutes of inactivity.
Battery • When it is time to change the battery, a low battery indicator will
light. To conserve power, unplug the instrument and turn off the tuner when not
in use. Typcial 9V alkaline battery life is approximately 90 hours (with tuner off).
On certain models, the low battery lights to indicate it is time to recharge the
internal battery. Connect a micro USB cable and 5VDC, 500mA power source to
the INK output box until the status LED indicates full charge.

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Sample EQ Settings
Fingerstyle “Scooped” Mid
This will add fullness to the bass This setting emphasizes extreme bass
and denition to the treble. and treble

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Strummer Cut Through the Mix
A good setting for strumming chords. When you need to be heard through a
loud band.

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