5. TRU • MIC INSTALLATION
The Tru • Mic is designed to attach to the center of the guitar’s bridge plate with the included
peel-and-stick VHB adhesive. CAUTION: Install the mic with only the adhesive set provided.
Do not use super glue as this can damage the mic. Best results should be consistently had
by attaching the mic as shown in
(fi gure 8)
. Unlike conventional soundboard transducers,
the Tru • Mic’s positioning is not highly critical, so repositioning the mic to fi nd its optimum
location will not be necessary. Reach inside the hole and clean around under the bridge to
be sure the bridge plate is free from oil, dust and other debris. Remove the adhesive backing
from the bottom surface of the Tru • Mic and attach to the bridge plate. Be sure to attach the
mic so that the wire is facing the bass side of the Bridge. This direction will allow for a clean
and simple wire routing to the preamp. Press up fi rmly along the top surface of the Tru • Mic,
especially on the ends to secure it. It’s usually a good idea to press down on the bridge from
the outside of the guitar as you press up on the Tru • Mic from the inside to equalize pressure
and avoid cracking the top. Gently wiggle the Tru • Mic front to back as you press. Lastly,
secure the wire with the same wire clip as the Element pickup
(see fi gure 8)
.
If you ever need to remove the Tru • Mic from the bridgeplate, place as many fi ngers as you can
fi t behind its side and pull towards the neck with a little downward pressure. Before replacing
the mic, make sure the adhesive pads are completely removed from the bridgeplate.
6. BATTERY BAG PLACEMENT
Stick the double-sided adhesive to an easily accessible spot on the back, side or neck block.
Insert the battery and battery snap into the bag. The battery can then be changed by opening
the fl ap on the bag and pulling out the battery.
7. INSTALLING THE PREAMP
Connecting to the preamp
Note: It is much easier to make all connections outside of the soundhole before permanently
installing the Preamp.
• Connect the Element pickup to the jack labeled pz.
• Connect the Tru • Mic to the jack labeled mic.
• Connect the strapjack harness to the jack labeled out.
• Connect battery wire to the jack labeled batt.
Preamp placement
The preamp mounts inside the guitar on the top/bass side of the soundhole with the
Anthem’s control panel riding along the soundhole’s edge
(see fi gure 9)
. Be sure to clean
the area of oil, dust and debris just prior to installing the preamp. Once again, temporarily
hold the preamp in place where you intend to install it to make sure that the bracing does
not interfere. Now peel of the backing from the adhesive and carefully set the preamp in
place. Make sure everything lines up before you apply much pressure. When placement is
satisfactory, apply fi rm pressure to the back of the preamp to fully secure the adhesive while
applying counter pressure from outside the guitar.
(See fi gure 1 for internal view)
A. MIX CONTROL
(Mixes between mic and pickup)
When the mix control is rolled towards the neck, the Tru • Mic is carrying the majority of the
guitar’s voice with the Element pickup supporting only the lowest frequencies.
Press this button to invert the phase. Usually one phase will sound best and/or provide the
best feedback resistance.
B. PHASE INVERSION
When rolled towards the bridge, you will hear the full-range Element pickup only.
When set at full-range pickup, pay careful attention to string balance. If you notice any
inconsistencies in output, refer back to 4. ELEMENT INSTALLATION.
We recommend trying both phases each time you set up.
C. VOLUME CONTROL
Roll this wheel towards the neck to increase the volume or towards the bridge to decrease
the volume.
8. TESTING & ADJUSTMENTS
Plug into your acoustic amp or PA and confi rm that the EQ controls are at their default
positions.
fi g. 9
fi g. 8
This is an internal view with the Tru • Mic mounted on the center
of the bridge plate. The Tru • Mic and Element wires are secured
with one wire clip on the bass-side of the bridge plate near the
exit hole.
This view shows the proper placement of the Anthems control
cover.
fi g. 10
Secure all wires with the wire clips provided and re-string the guitar.
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