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USER GUIDE

JERRY DOUGLAS SIGNATURE SERIES
AURA

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 IMAGING PEDAL

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Page 1: ...USER GUIDE JERRY DOUGLAS SIGNATURE SERIES AURA IMAGING PEDAL ...

Page 2: ...e so clip batt LED flashes occasionally Select an Image Raise the volume and audition the 16 Images with the select knob Blend to taste turn left for more pickup and right for more Image Kill feedback If feedback starts change the position of the phase switch Bypass Step on the footswitch to alternate between blended Image sound and dry pickup default setting Mute To alternate between blended Imag...

Page 3: ...3 A C O U S T I C I M A G I N G ...

Page 4: ... such trade masters In order to fully realize the benefits of this pedal we recommend using the Nashville Series resophonic pickup to amplify your resonator guitar For the best sound reproduction connect your Aura Imaging Pedal to an acoustic instrument amp a PA system a powered monitor or other full range system A word from Jerry Douglas After all these years of fighting microphones and feeling t...

Page 5: ...ate these Aura Images The studio sounds that they conjure are accurate sonic representations of the instrument I enjoyed working with Larry Fishman the master who has invented this incredible technology to create these Images The calls and emails I have received from everyday musicians to those that are household names state their praise for the Aura and how it has helped their instrument whether ...

Page 6: ...agm tube condensor 18 3 RCA 77 Poly directional ribbon 12 4 RCA 77 Poly directional ribbon 12 Instrument drop tuned to CAFCAF 5 Neumann M149 Large diaphragm tube condensor 18 6 Neumann M149 Large diaphragm tube condensor 12 7 Crowley Tripp El Diablo Figure 8 ribbon 12 8 Shure SM81 Uni directional small condensor 12 ...

Page 7: ...ET 47 Cardioid FET Lg diaphragm condensor 12 Instrument drop tuned to CAFCAF 13 Crowley Tripp Soundstage Figure 8 Ribbon 12 14 Neumann KM84 Small diaphragm cardioid condensor 12 15 Shure KSM 32 Side address cardioid condensor 9 16 Shure SM 57 Cardioid dynamic 12 Fishman Transducers Inc is not affiliated with any of the forementioned companies their respective trademarks registered trademarks produ...

Page 8: ...8 Using effects When using your Aura Imaging Pedal with other effects devices place the Aura Imaging Pedal first in the chain after your guitar A C O U S T I C I M A G I N G ...

Page 9: ...anel Output Use a standard inch instrument cable to connect the output to your amplifier mixer or effects devices You can also connect this output to an unbalanced input on a recording system 9vdc See Power section ...

Page 10: ...ssive undersaddle pickup no battery onboard always plug into the Aura Imaging Pedal first even if you use a pedal tuner Trim Raise or lower the trim to optimize the input level for your pickup Play hard and adjust trim so clip batt LED flashes occasionally Use your thumb or a pick to turn the trim control ...

Page 11: ... at high volume Play your guitar and toggle the phase switch back and forth until you achieve the desired result Volume For the cleanest signal set the volume as high as possible without clipping the next device in the signal chain If you hear distortion and the clip batt light is not flashing reduce the volume ...

Page 12: ... Images may add impact to a solo performance Brighter lighter Images may compliment an ensemble There are no rules try them all and decide which works best for you Blend Position the blend knob straight up at 12 o clock and you ll hear a 50 50 mix of Aura pickup Turn the blend all the way right for just Image all the way left for just pickup Most performers blend in some pickup with the Image for ...

Page 13: ... happy with the Image pickup blend For live performance try backing off the Image by setting blend to about 10 or 11 o clock or about 65 pickup You won t need too much Image blended in to achieve a great live sound If feedback occurs flip the phase switch For recording try blending in more Image for a realistic acoustic tone Set the blend to taste Again you ll often get good results with a little ...

Page 14: ...on the Image is active Note when the effect is bypassed your guitar signal remains buffered Also if the blend knob is set to 7 o clock you will hear no difference between active and bypass states Mute optional mode You may set up the footswitch to alternate between the Image blend and muted output To enable the mute option hold the footswitch down until the LED flashes Repeat to return to bypass ...

Page 15: ...Aura Imaging Pedal powers up To conserve the battery remove the plug from the input when not in use For AC power use the Fishman 910 R for 110V or other suitable 9V adapter The adapter must be filtered regulated and rated for at least 200mA It should also accept AC power appropriate for your country Power Plug requirements 5 5mm O D 2mm I D tip negative ...

Page 16: ...ill light steadily when it is time to change the battery Open the battery door underneath the pedal and install a fresh 9V alkaline or lithium battery When the clip batt LED comes on you have approximately one hour of remaining battery life clip batt ...

Page 17: ...ery life 27 hours 9V adapter Fishman 910 R for 110V or suitable filtered and regulated 200mA type tip negative Input impedance 10M Ohm Nominal output impedance 3 5k Ohm Input trim gain range 10dB to 2dB Maximum output level onset of clipping 2 4dBV Baseline noise 92dBV A weighted Dynamic range 94dB A weighted Phase switch Left position non inverting All specifications subject to change without not...

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