We include two adhesive backed clips to help you secure the wires to the side
of the guitar. A cable tie is also included to bundle the wires together and
provide strain relief where the wires exit the endpin preamp.
Once the wires are secure inside the guitar, the Ellipse Blend will easily snap
in place on top of the magnetic base
Microphone Positioning
You can position the microphone to find the “sweet spot” inside the
instrument. Take the time to experiment with microphone placement until you
find the position that works best in the instrument.
Plug in the guitar and move the blend slider to the left for mic only. Start with
the mic capsule so that it faces the back of the guitar. Move the mic closer to
the sound hole for more bass. Turn the capsule toward the sides of the
instrument for less bass.
Microphone Trim Control
A small circular potentiometer is recessed below the volume slider and can
be accessed with a small slotted screwdriver. This is a "set it and forget it"
control. Use it to calibrate the microphone balance in relation to the pickup.
Set the Blend slider to the center position and adjust the trim control until both
the microphone and pickup levels are balanced to your liking.
Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you have any questions,
please contact Fishman Service and Support at www.fishman.com
Fishman Powerjack, Martin Active Jack - Rev 2.3
1. Remove the "000" jumper from the endpin preamp.
2. Thread the Ellipse Blend cable through the preamp barrel and solder to the preamp circuit board
Remove Jumper
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Location
Locate the Ellipse Blend flush on the edge of the soundhole below the bass
strings. When properly aligned, the module will be centered between the
transverse brace above the soundhole and the X-brace.
Prepare the bare wood surface on the inside edge of the soundhole with an
alcohol wipe or a cotton ball wetted with rubbing alcohol.
Peel back the release film on the bottom of the mount and affix the Ellipse
to the underside of the soundhole. Apply even, steady pressure to the
module to set the adhesive.
For easy access inside the guitar pull the control module down and separate
it from the magnetic base. Re-install the endpin jack.
Transverse Brace
X Brace
Tie Wrap
Clips
Less Bass More Bass
Mic Trim
VolumeBlend
Mic Trim
Phase
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