Fishman PRESYS ONBOARD PREAMP User manual

USER GUIDE
PRESYS ONBOARD PREAMP

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Presys Quick Start
1. Set the controls • Set volume off. Set the bass, middle, and treble
controls to center.
2. Plug in • Connect the Presys to an amplifier or PA with a ¼-inch instrument
cable. The battery light (batt) will flash 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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Presys 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.
Phase • Use the phase switch to improve bass response at low volume and
suppress feedback at high volume.

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Tuner • Use the tuner lights as shown below to tune your instrument.
Battery • When the batt indicator lights steadily it is time to change the bat-
tery. To conserve power, unplug the instrument and turn off the tuner when not
in use. Replace the battery by flipping open the preamp body using the latch
located above the Fishman logo. Be sure to observe the correct polarity during
this installation.
“A” note
below pitch
“A” note
in tune
“A” note
above pitch
“A#” note
in tune

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Sample EQ Settings
Fingerstyle “Scooped” Mid
This will add fullness to the bass This setting emphasizes extreme bass
and definition 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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