Owner’s Manual
Read Me! Take a few minutes to read through this manual before you power-up the Loudbox Performer. To jump in immediately, start with the Important Safety Instructions and the Getting Started sections. While this information will get you on your way, it is not considered a substitute for reading the entire manual. Save Your Packing Materials The box and packing materials for the Loudbox Performer were specially designed to protect the amplifier during shipping.
Owner's Manual 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. CAUTION Risk of electric shock. Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Welcome ... ...and thank for choosing the Fishman Loudbox Performer! Our passion for acoustic instruments inspired us to create this amp - it is our sincere wish that the Loudbox Performer will inspire you as well! With its unique tri-amp design, the potent and portable two-channel 130-watt Loudbox Performer delivers more serious acoustic tone and volume than any other amp in its class. The secret to the Loudbox Performer’s sound lies in its three power amps and three-way speaker system.
Owner's Manual Getting Started Here are some basic setup tips to help get you going. To operate the Loudbox Performer safely, please read the entire manual, especially the Important Safety Instructions above. If your amplifier has an operating voltage of 120V, plug the provided AC line cord into the back of the amplifier. If your amplifier operates at 230V, you must supply your own detachable power cord.
Front Panel 1 2 6 7 TTM Loudbox Performer 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Gain Low Mid High Anti Feedback Phase FX Level Digital FX Level Master Volume 2 Channel 1 3 4 1 5 Clip Power Off 10dB Pad Gain 3 High Anti Feedback Phase FX Level Aux In Level Mute Clip (15V Rin g) 4 Mid Channel 2 Phantom 48V Low Off Off 10dB Pad 5 18 19 20 1. Power Lights up when the amplifier is powered up.
Owner's Manual 7. 10dB Pad If you have a high output pickup and the Clip LED comes on at low Gain settings, push this switch in to put your pickup into a more useable range. 8. Gain Use the Gain knob to set the level of the signal. If the Clip LED flashes when you play, lower the gain until the flashing stops. If either channel is unused, set its Gain to 7 o’clock (off). 9. Low Boost here to add weight to the sound. In general, boost bass at low volumes and flatten it out (or cut) at higher levels.
Rear Panel Channel 2 Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A. by Fishman Transducers, Inc. Assembled in China Mute Foot Switch Tuner Out Mix D.I. (Post) 1 2 3 Effects Return Effects Send 4 Channel 1 D.I. Out (Pre) 5 Effects Return Effects Send 6 D.I. Out (Pre) 7 1. Mute Foot Switch Plug a mono, on/off Foot Switch into this jack for remote access to the Mute. . The Mute Footswitch overrides the front panel Mute switch. 2. Tuner Out Plug in an electronic tuner here.
Owner's Manual Power Switch Lower the master volume or engage the Mute switch before you turn on the amp. Flip the power switch to the right and it will light, indicating the amp is on. AC Power For 120V amplifiers purchased in the USA, Canada and Mexico, plug in the supplied detachable AC power cable. For 230V amplifiers purchased outside the USA and Canada, you will need to supply your own detachable AC cable.
Tone Tips You can find a balanced tone with the Loudbox Performer when you hear how tone changes as the volume rises. Set Up For reference, start with the tone controls flat (straight-up, twelve o’clock). In this position, there is no equalization applied to your sound. Begin at a very low volume and work your way up. As you do, try adjusting the Loudbox Performer’s tone controls as recommended below. 1.
Owner's Manual About Acoustic Feedback Feedback usually occurs in the lowest octave of your instrument, generally with two notes about a half step apart. The lower type of feedback (cavity resonance) starts when the sound pressure coming out of the speakers excites the resonant air chamber inside your instrument. We have found that it is effective to tune out an instrument’s cavity resonance feedback with the Anti-Feedback (notch filter) in the Loudbox.
Stereo Blending If your instrument has two signal sources (typically mini-mic and pickup) and stereo output, you may route these signals into separate channels of the amp and blend them independently for your own custom mixes. TM Loudbox Performer Gain Low Mid High Anti Feedback Phase FX Level Digital FX Level Master Volume 1) Plug in a stereo (TRS) instrument cable between your guitar and the Channel 2, 1/4-inch input.
CH2 MIC IN IN Ch2 (Stereo, Ring to Ch1) 1/4 ” STEREO AUX IN Ch 2 Ring Signal IN Ch 1 MIC PREAMP 20dB INPUT BUFFER INPUT BUFFER 55 Hz HI-PASS 55 Hz HI-PASS 10dB PAD 20dB AUX VOLUME 10dB PAD LOW, HIGH LOW, HIGH +48V +15V PHANTOM POWER 40dB GAIN 40dB GAIN CLIP DETECTION TUNER OUT MID, NOTCH SELECT FX SEND FX SEND CLIP DETECTION DIGITAL FX MID, NOTCH FX RETURN FX RETURN Ch 2 PHASE CH 2 DIGITAL FX LEVEL DIGITAL FX LEVEL CH 1 DIGITAL FX LEVEL Ch 1 PHASE MUTE MASTER VO
Technical Specifications Rated Power: Cumulative 130 Wrms Woofer Amp 80Wrms continuous Midrange Amp 40Wrms continuous Tweeter Amp 10Wrms continuous All measurements @ nominal line 120V, 60Hz Acoustic Response: SPL @ 1 Meter Frequency Response 117dB SPL 80Hz – 20kHz ± 4dB Power Consumption: 200W max Input Impedance: Ch.1 Ch.2, 1/4”Jack (tip) Ch.2, 1/4”Jack (ring) Ch.2, XLR Input Aux Input (stereo) 10M Ohm 10M Ohm 10M Ohm, 10k Ohm with 15V phantom power 2.4k Ohm Balanced 10k Ohm Nominal Input Level: Ch.
Owner's Manual Techical Specifications Cont'd Channel 1 & 2 D.I. Out Output Impedance Channel 1 & 2 Effects Sends: Output Impedance Output Voltage 600 Ohm balanced Phantom power tolerant, ground isolated 2.2k Ohm +3dBV (1.4Vrms max) -10dBV Nominal Channel 1 & 2 Effects Returns: Input Impedance Input Voltage 20k Ohm +3dBV (1.4Vrms max) -10dBV Nominal Sends and returns are compatible with battery operated effects processors Mix D.I.
Limited Warranty Save your original sales receipt. It is your proof of purchase if you require warranty service. Fishman Acoustic Instrument Amplifiers (“Products”) are warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, with the exception of the speaker components which are warranted for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
