USER GUIDE JERRY DOUGLAS SIGNATURE SERIES AURA® IMAGING PEDAL
Quick start Power – Install a 9V alkaline or lithium battery (not included). Set the controls – Volume at minimum, select at #1 and blend at its mid-point. Plug in – Use standard ¼-inch shielded instrument cables. Place any other pedals after the Aura. Set trim – Play hard and adjust input trim (right side) 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.
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About this pedal Larry Fishman developed the Signature Series Aura Pedal with a world-class team of professionals, including musician Jerry Douglas, recording studio engineer Bil VornDick, and reknowned resonator builder Paul Beard, to bring you the most realistic amplified tone available. Night after night, or any time you record, this pedal lets you reproduce the tone that can only be created by such trade masters.
A word from Paul Beard “In the world of resophonic guitar amplification, we finally have resolution! The Fishman Nashville Series resophonic pickup is the result of new technology and innovative design. Use this pickup when playing with the Aura Imaging Pedal, select a microphone Image and turn it up. This new resonator pickup and Aura will make your microphone obsolete.
Images Image Microphone Type 1 Neumann U67 Large diaphragm tube condensor 12” 2 Neumann U67 Large diaphragm tube condensor 18” 3 RCA 77 Poly-directional ribbon 12” 4 RCA 77 Poly-directional ribbon (Instrument drop tuned to CAFCAF) 12” 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” 6 Distance
Image Microphone Type 9 Royer R-121 Figure 8 Ribbon (Instrument drop tuned to CAFCAF) Distance 10 Neumann U47 Lg. diaphragm cardioid tube condensor 12” 11 Neumann FET 47 Cardioid FET Lg. diaphragm condensor 12” 12 Neumann FET 47 Cardioid FET Lg.
Using effects When using your Aura Imaging Pedal with other effects devices, place the Aura Imaging Pedal first in the chain after your guitar.
If you have a pedal tuner, place it before the Aura Imaging Pedal.
Left side panel Output Use a standard ¼-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.
Right side panel Input Plug in your guitar here with a standard ¼-inch instrument cable. If you have a passive 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.
Control set Phase switch Use the phase switch to improve bass response at low volume or to control feedback 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.
Select The 16 Images you can choose with the select knob are hand picked for your type of guitar. Try all 16 and pick the ones that compliment your playing style and sound good in the room. For example, dark/deep sounding 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.
Blend (continued) Suggestions • To find a good mix of Image and pickup, turn the blend knob to about 8 o’clock, then step on the footswitch. Compare the Image/ pickup mix to the dry pickup signal. Slowly move blend clockwise and then switch between the two until you are 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.
Footswitch Step on the footswitch to bypass the Aura effect. When you stomp, you’ll hear the dramatic difference between the Image blend and the dry pickup. When the light above the footswitch is 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.
Power Power may be supplied by either a 9V battery (battery compartment under pedal) or an approved 9V adapter. Insert a plug into the input jack, and the 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.
Battery replacement The clip/batt indicator will 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.
Specifications Digital signal path: A/D, D/A conversion: Signal processing: Power supply: Typical in-use current consumption: Typical 9V alkaline battery life: 9V adapter: 24-bit 32-bit 9V alkaline battery or 9VDC adapter 18mA 27 hours 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.
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