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U

SING

M

ULTIPLE

O

UTPUTS

All the Pocket Blender's outputs can
be used simultaneously.

This offers a basic combination of
signal routing and interfacing options
to accommodate most performance
and recording situations.

E

FFECTS

L

OOPS

The Pocket Blender has two effects
loops for microphone and for
transducer signals.  The sends can be
used as additional outputs.  The
returns can be used as alternate
inputs.  The transducer effects send
makes a perfect output signal for
electronic tuners.

input

microphone - ring
transducer - tip

phantom

power

ground

lift

9V

effects loop

send

microphone

Made in the USA

transducer

return

send

return

output

AC ADAPTERS

FISHMAN 910-R,

ROLAND PSA SERIES

DIGITAL REVERB

M

ASTER

S

ECTION

Low Battery Indicator

If you use a battery to power the Pocket Blender, the LED will flash briefly when you plug into the input-
telling you that the unit is powering up. 

When the red LED lights with no signal present it is time to change the battery.  

If the low battery light comes on while you're playing don't worry, you'll have enough power to get through
a gig.  Just be sure to change the battery before the next time you use the preamp.

Master Volume Control

For the cleanest sound, set the master volume as high as you can without distorting your amp or mixer. 

Mute Switch

Mutes all signals at the output section, so you can take breaks without changing any of your volume
settings. 

With the mute engaged you can also silently disconnect the cable from your instrument without a loud
pop through the speakers. 

The mute switch is also useful with an electronic tuner. Plug the tuner into the transducer send and
engage the mute switch. You can now tune onstage without being heard through the speakers. 

R

EAR

P

ANEL

9-Volt Phantom Power Switch

Push the switch in for 9 volts bias voltage to the ring contact of the Input jack.

Push the 9-Volt phantom power switch in when you use a mini-electret microphone.  Push the switch out
if you will use the Microphone Channel for a second pickup (piezo or magnetic)

Input jack 

(see Page 6)

Effects Loops

The microphone effects loop lets you insert outboard effects or signal processors into the Microphone
Channel. 
The microphone channel send comes after the: 

• Bass and treble controls
• Trim control
• HI cut and LO cut switches
• Phase switch

P o c k e t   B l e n d e r

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P o c k e t   B l e n d e r

input

microphone - ring
transducer - tip

phantom

power

ground

lift

9V

effects loop

send

microphone

Made in the USA

transducer

return

send

return

output

AC ADAPTERS

FISHMAN 910-R,

ROLAND PSA SERIES

POWER AMP AND SPEAKERS

STAGE AMP

STAGE AMP

MIXER

PICKUP SIGNAL ONLY

SENT TO STAGE MONITOR

DIRECT

BOX

8

Summary of Contents for POCKER BLENDER

Page 1: ...Pocket Blender Acoustic Instrument Preamp U s e r G u i d e...

Page 2: ...ut Options 10 Suggested Output Options 12 Outputs Effects Loops 13 Trouble Shooting 14 Optional Accessories 15 Specifications 15 Block Diagram 16 Appendix The Microphone 17 INTRODUCTION THE BLENDER SY...

Page 3: ...ia XLR and 1 4 outputs An effects loop is also included for each channel INSTALLING A PICKUP CROWN GLM 200 MICROPHONE COMBINATION ON YOUR INSTRUMENT Before you begin using your Pocket Blender have a r...

Page 4: ...place between red wire and sleeve Note The banded side of the diode must be closest to the red wire For use with the Pocket Blender plug the mic into the RING jack of a stereo Y cable available from F...

Page 5: ...MICROPHONE VOLUME 3 MICROPHONE BASS CONTROL 4 MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL 5 TRANSDUCER VOLUME CONTROL 6 TRANSDUCER BASS CONTROL 7 TRANSDUCER TREBLE CONTROL 8 BATTERY LOW LED 9 MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 10...

Page 6: ...ophone at around 12 00 see Trim instructions below Bass And Treble These shelving style tone controls provide basic equalization for the Microphone Channel Set them at 12 00 for no cut or boost flat P...

Page 7: ...ced to suit your taste Hi Cut Switch Push in this switch to reduce microphone feedback Lo Cut Switch Push in this switch to roll off excessive boominess in the Microphone Channel especially for guitar...

Page 8: ...your volume settings With the mute engaged you can also silently disconnect the cable from your instrument without a loud pop through the speakers The mute switch is also useful with an electronic tun...

Page 9: ...or Broadcast Feed Since the sends are not affected by any of the front panel volume controls you can plug them into an external DI for a fixed level signal for recording or radio gear Returns The micr...

Page 10: ...volume volume trim trim phase phase mute hi lo bass bass volume treble treble battery low POCKET BLENDER input microphone ring transducer tip phantom power ground lift 9V effects loop send microphone...

Page 11: ...Stereo Y cable p n ACC BLE CBY This signal goes to the transducer channel Signal from magnetic pickup is sent through a mono instrument cable to the ring jack of a Stereo Y cable p n ACC BLE CBY This...

Page 12: ...nd then into the PA Have the soundman put only this signal through the stage monitors to help reduce feedback Th Th C Th Th P S W m R Th on Fo O Pl Pl G U ou an Bl 12 Pocket Blender input microphone r...

Page 13: ...ucer effects send makes a perfect output signal for electronic tuners input microphone ring transducer tip phantom power ground lift 9V effects loop send microphone Made in the USA transducer return s...

Page 14: ...TION SYMPTOM TYPICAL CAUSE SOLUTION MUTE SWITCH IN SET MUTE SWITCH TO OUT POSITION MICROPHONE IS DEAD AND PICKUP APPEARS IN MICROPHONE CHANNEL MICROPHONE AND PICKUP ARE WIRED TO STEREO OUTPUT JACK BAC...

Page 15: ...olin pickup and mini mic pre wired to a Carpenter style output jack Mic Stand Adapter Allows you to mount the Pocket Blender on any Microphone stand 15 Stereo Cable 15 Premium Stereo Cable Stereo Y Ca...

Page 16: ...EBLE CONTROLS PHASE TRANSDUCER VOLUME MICROPHONE VOLUME MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE CONTROLS TRIM TRANSDUCER EFFECTS SEND MICROPHONE EFFECTS SEND TRANSDUCER EFFECTS RETURN MICROPHONE EFFECTS RETURN TRIM...

Page 17: ...ost stringed instruments The microphone with a TRS stereo jack included can be attached to the instrument using one of the following mounting systems GMA Guitar Microphone Assembly The Microphone is m...

Page 18: ...wever the Microphone will feedback at the instrument s cavity resonance This can be easily remedied by notching out the feedback with an external equalizer see below Placing the Microphone over the so...

Page 19: ...nsducer signals to your soundman and have only the transducer signal sent to your stage monitor 2 Turn down the treble control on microphone channel 3 Reverse phase switches on both channels 4 Insert...

Page 20: ...ry 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...

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