Fishman POWERBRIDGE User manual

USER GUIDE
POWERBRIDGE®
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Welcome
Thank you for making Fishman a part of your acoustic experience. We are proud
to offer the finest acoustic amplification products available; high-quality
professional-grade tools which empower you to sound your very best.
Powerbridge products can be configured with a variety of options, including ac-
tive solutions which feature the Fishman Powerchip®. Work with your installer to
determine the solution that best suits your performance needs.
Troubleshooting
If you are unfamiliar with these products, please pay close attention to the re-
quirements for installation. Failure to do so can result in permanent damage to
the pickup or your instrument.
Installation by a qualified professional is strongly recommended.
Should you have any problems, please check with your installer or refer to the
online installation guide for this product. Technical support, troubleshooting tips
and installation information can be found at http://www.fishman.com/support/

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Stereo Operation
Stereo Jack • A 1/4” stereo output jack is provided with your Powerbridge
pickup. With it, the piezo and magnetic pickup signals will be sent to separate
amplifiers. In active (Powerchip) or passive installations, stereo function will
remain the same. The magnetic pickups are wired to tip, and the Powerbridge
pickup is wired to ring.
Cables • For best results, use a “2-pair” premium stereo or stereo “Y” cable
(available through your Fishman dealer) with separate shielding for both the Pow-
erbridge and magnetic signals.
Sleeve Ring Tip

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Stereo Operation (Examples)
Powerbridge Signal
(Ring)
P.A. / Recording
Console
Amp with Tip/Ring/Sleeve
Stereo Input
Electric Guitar
Amp
Magnetic Signal
(Tip)
Magnetic Signal
(Tip)
Active
D.I.
Powerbridge Signal
(Ring)
Stereo Cable
Signal Path
Stereo “Y” Cable
Signal Path

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Mono Operation
Passive Installation • Using a standard mono instrument cable, without a
Powerchip installed, you will only hear the guitar’s magnetic pickups. To hear the
Powerbridge with passive installation, you must use a stereo signal path as shown
on page 5.
Active Installation • With the Powerchip installed (active installation), a
blended output of the magnetic and Powerbridge signals can be achieved using
a standard mono instrument cable.

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