O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L ® Powerblend Stereo Blending Pedal For Use With Electric Guitars Equipped With The F i s h m a n P o w e r b r i d g e S y s t e m A n d A l l O t h e r S t e re o Output Electric Guitars
Powerblend Thank you for purchasing this accessory for the Fishman Powerbridge system. We are confident that the Powerblend will greatly enhance the performance and utility of your Powerbridge system. Please read these instructions carefully. If you have any questions or problems, contact Fishman Customer Service at 978-988-9665. The Fishman Powerblend is an active stereo blending floor pedal, optimized for electric guitars equipped with the Fishman Powerbridge.
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Powerblend PREPARING YOUR INSTRUMENT FOR THE POWERBLEND Before you begin using your Powerblend, you need to have the magnetic and Powerbridge pickups in place on your guitar. Wire the guitar to a stereo output jack as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Route Route Route Route the the the the magnetic pickups' signal to the TIP terminal. magnetic pickups' ground to the SLEEVE terminal. Powerbridge signal to the RING terminal. Powerbridge ground to the SLEEVE terminal.
Stereo Blending Pedal FUNCTIONS BATTERY POWER Make note of the following when using the Powerblend under battery power: • The Powerblend has no on/off switch. Under battery power, the Powerblend is turned on when the STEREO IN jack is plugged in. • The Powerblend pedal is always on when using an AC adapter. • To avoid excessive battery drain, unplug the STEREO IN jack when the unit is not in use (battery life is an estimated 55 hours, continuous use).
Powerblend • PIEZO EQUALIZATION BASS and TREBLE CONTROLS These are boost/cut shelving tone controls. They affect only the piezo (Powerbridge) signal appearing at the Ring input of the STEREO IN jack. MIDRANGE CONTROL This is a resonance style boost/cut tone control. It affects only the piezo signal appearing at the Ring input of the STEREO IN jack. CLIP / LOW BATTERY INDICATOR When plugging into the POWERBLEND, the Low battery LED will flash momentarily, indicating that the power is on.
Stereo Blending Pedal SUGGESTED SIGNAL ROUTING OPTIONS Powerbridge and magnetic pickups to a single channel amp.
Powerblend SUGGESTED SIGNAL ROUTING OPTIONS Powerbridge and magnetic pickups to separate channels of a single amp.
Stereo Blending Pedal SUGGESTED SIGNAL ROUTING OPTIONS Powerbridge and magnetic pickups to two separate amps 9
Powerblend SUGGESTED SIGNAL ROUTING OPTIONS Powerbridge to a PA and magnetic pickups to a guitar amp. (Illustration showing guitar, stereo cord, POWERBLEND, cord from MAG THRU to a guitar amp. Cord from XLR PIEZO OUT to a PA).
Stereo Blending Pedal SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Input Levels Piezo (Powerbridge) Magnetic Inputs Overload Level -10 dBV -10dBV +10 dBV Input Impedances Magnetic Mix Out buffer: Mag Thru: Piezo 1 MΩ Unaffected Proprietary Nominal Output Levels and Impedances Magnetic Thru 1/4” Piezo Out Mix Out Piezo XLR Out Outputs Overload Level -10 dBV -12 dBv (1 kΩ) -5 dBV (1 kΩ) -6 dBV (600 Ω) +12 dBV (+18 dBV for Piezo XLR Out) Bass Control Range ± ± ± ± ± ± Mid Control Range Treble Control Range THD Signal to
Limited Warranty The FISHMAN POWERBLEND is warranted to function for a period of One (1) Year from the date of purchase. If the unit fails to function properly within the warranty period, free repair and the option of replacement or refund in the event that FISHMAN is unable to make repair are FISHMAN’s only obligations. This warranty does not cover any consequential damages or damage to the unit due to misuse, accident, or neglect.
