Fishman M-100 MANDOLIN PICKUP User manual

M-100 Mandolin Pickup
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The FISHMAN M-100 Mandolin pickup comes embedded in a
high quality GIBSON™ style adjustable mandolin bridge. The
fully shielded pickup system may be non-destructively
mounted on the instrument. No additional holes or alter-
ations are required for mounting.
PARTS LIST
• Mandolin Bridge with Pickup Implant
• Mandolin Bridge Bottom
• 1/2" Diameter Jack Clamp
• #5 Washer
• 1/2" Wood Screw
IMPORTANT
When mounting the pickup on the instrument, be careful in handling the wire
at the base of the element. Be sure NOT to pull pull on the wire because if
damaged, the pickup will become useless. However, once the pickup is
mounted in place, the M-100 is sufficiently protected and you can expect
years of service.
The FISHMAN M-100 MANDOLIN PICKUP is warranted to function for a period of
One (1) Year from the date of purchase. If the unit fails to function properly within
the warranty period, free repair and the option of replacement or refund in the event
that FISHMAN is unable to make repair are FISHMAN’s only obligations. This
warranty does not cover any consequential damages or damage to the unit due to
misuse, accident, or neglect. FISHMAN retains the right to make such
determination on the basis of factory inspection. Products returned to FISHMAN for
repair or replacement must be shipped in accordance with the Return Policy, as
follows. This warranty remains valid only if repairs are performed by FISHMAN. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
may vary from state to state.
Return Policy
To return products to FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, you must follow these steps...
1. Call FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS at 978-988-9199 for a Return Authorization
Number (“RAN”).
2. Enclose a copy of the original Bill of Sale as evidence of the date of purchase,
with the product in its original packaging and a protective carton or mailer.
3. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS’ technicians will determine whether the item is
covered by warranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer
installation or other causes not related to defects in material or workmanship.
4. Warranty repairs or replacements will be sent automatically free of charge.
5. If FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS determines the item is not covered by warranty, we
will notify you of the repair or replacement cost and wait for your authorization to
proceed.
F ISHMAN T RANSDUCERS
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Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
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Installation Guide
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INSTALLATION
1. By trial, determine whether the top of this bridge is compatible with base
of the existing bridge on the instrument. If so, you may place the fur-
nished bridge top onto the existing base and discard the furnished base
Should the top of the furnished bridge and the existing base not be com-
patible, use the furnished base. Have a qualified repairman fit the fur-
nished base to the instrument.
2. When profiling and notching the top of the bridge, you may safely
remove up to 1/8" (.125") of wood without damaging the sensing ele-
ment.
3. Remove the screw at the bottom of the tailpiece and replace with the
supplied screw, washer and jack/clamp assembly. Fasten the assembly
securely.
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PERMENANT JACK INSTALLATION
A fully shielded internally mountable jack is available from Fishman.
Installation by a qualified repairman is advised.
PERFORMANCE TIP
Due to the typically high tension of the E strings you may notice a low fre-
quency "thump", especially when tremolo picking on these strings. This can
be remedied by applying an equalization cut at 75 Hz.
PLUGGING IN
Due to the nature of passive pickups, the type of cable you use and the input you plug
into will affect the quality of your sound.
Instrument Cable
Cable lengths over 10 feet (before preamp) will cause audible high frequency loss.
Use a high quality, low capacitance shielded cable. This will ensure minimal tone
coloration and hum. Using fully shielded metal plugs will also help eliminate hum.
Kinds of Audio Inputs
Because of the lack of standardization for high impedance audio inputs, special
attention should be paid to what you are plugging into:
The AG-125 / AG-094 will sound best when plugged directly into an input with a 10
M
Ω impedance; the full frequency response of the instrument is reproduced.
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The AG-125 / AG-094 can also be plugged into inputs as low as 1 M Ω with adequate
results; the bass frequencies will be slightly rolled off.
Preamps
We strongly recommend using a 10 M Ω , impedance matching, buffered preamp in
conjunction with the pickup.
A matching preamp will:
1. Realize the full frequency response potential of the pickup.
2. Permit long cable runs (after the preamp) without signal deterioration.
3. Allow precise volume and tone shaping with dedicated EQ.
4. Ensure compatibility with virtually any instrument level audio input available.
Fishman Transducers manufactures a complete line of compatible
preamps, all with 10 M
WΩ
inputs:
POWERJACK - Miniature Endpin Preamp
MODEL GII & BII - Outboard Acoustic Instrument Preamp
AGP-2 - Onboard Instrument Preamp
PRO-EQ II - 4 Band Acoustic Instrument Preamp
PRO-EQ PLATINUM - Outboard Acoustic Instrument Preamp / EQ / D.I.
DUAL PARAMETRIC D.I. - Fully Parametric Two Band Preamp / D.I.
ACOUSTIC / BASS BLENDER - 2 Channel Pickup / Mic Preamp
POCKET BLENDER - 2 Channel Pickup/Mic Preamp
Musical Instrument Amplifiers
Most musical instrument amplifiers (at least 1 M Ω input impedance) will yield useable
results.Acoustic instrument amplifiers have a 10 M
Ω Piezo input, ideally matching
the pickup.
Direct Boxes
You can plug the AG-125 / AG-094 into an "active" direct box (1 M Ω to 10 M Ω input)
with very good results. Using a passive direct box will sound weak and thin.
PA / Recording Consoles
Professional PA and recording consoles have a much lower input impedance than
what is acceptable for the AG-125 / AG-094 ; you will need an impedance matching
preamp. Plugging a passive piezo pickup into a mixer without an impedance matching
preamp will sound harsh and thin.
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