User manual FISHMAN CONCERTMASTER

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Fishman Concertmaster Thank you for choosing this Fishman product. The ConcertmasterTM is a complete amplification system for violin, crafted within a custom shoulder rest. The system includes a fine quality microphone, an active two-channel blending preamp and an input for an optional bridge pickup. [. . . ] This comes in handy when you wish to keep the microphone signal out of floor monitors to minimize acoustic feedback. Battery Compartment It is time to change the batteries when you start hearing distortion through the Concertmaster. Battery life: 150 hrs. Mic / Pickup Blend Turn to the left for more microphone, to the right for more pickup. When you use the TRS stereo outputs, keep the wheel all the way to the right (pickup only). Volume For the cleanest signal, turn the master volume as high as possible (to the right) without causing distortion. Clamp Tension Adjuster Adjust the thumbwheel so that the clamps will fit snug on your violin. Pivot Adjust Screws Set the most comfortable playing angle with the provided . 050" hex wrench. Fasten the screws only finger-tight; over-torquing them may fracture the assembly. Microphone Trim Pot To balance the microphone with a pickup, use a small slotted screwdriver to adjust the level of the microphone to taste. Plug in the system and place the blend thumbwheel at the center detent and adjust the microphone level with the trim pot until you achieve the desired balance. Microphone Trim Pot Clamps We provide three clamps, each with different length posts. Choose the set that will provide the most comfortable playing height. 4 Fishman Concertmaster Storage If you use the V-100 pickup that is modified for the Concertmaster, unplug it and store the plug on the strings, between the bridge and the tailpiece. (See illustration below. ) Slip the Concertmaster off the violin and move the microphone arm flat against the side of the shoulder rest. The Concertmaster will fit inside the storage compartment of many violin cases. Accessories · Fishman V-100 Violin Pickup - modified with a subminiature plug (and storage clip) for the Concertmaster · Sub-mini plug (with storage clip) for adapting any bridge pickup for the Concertmaster 5 Fishman Concertmaster Fishman Violin Pickup Installation CAUTION: The pickup should be handled with care, particularly during installation. However, once installed as instructed below, this device is well protected from abuse and should provide years of trouble-free service. Preliminary 1. Examine the bridge closely to make sure that the wing slots are free of warps or irregularities and that the slots present flat parallel faces. Installing the Pickup 1. Measure the opening of the wing slot on the bridge with a vernier caliper. The opening should be between . 060 - . 090" (1. 5-2. 3mm) for proper fit. If the wing slot measures less than . 060" (1. 5 mm), employ a qualified repairman to enlarge the wing slot. If the wing slot measures more than . 090 inch (2. 3 mm), a small wooden shim may be required. Make certain that the sensing element is in contact with the wing face and that the spring is in contact with the corresponding "leg" face of the bridge. 5. The spring provides the proper tension for a snug fit in wing slots ranging from . 060 inch to . 090 inch (1. 2 mm to 2. 3 mm). Fine Tuning Once the pickup is properly mounted, plug the instrument into the Concertmaster and play at a low volume. [. . . ] 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. Warranty repairs or replacements will be sent automatically free of charge. 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. 513-000-002 · Rev A · 10-29-03 F i s h m a n Tr a n s d u c e r s 340-D Fordham Road Wilmington MA 01887 USA Phone 978-988-9199 · Fax 978-988-0770 www. fishman. com [. . . ]