Manual

4 . U S E R ' S G U I D E
4.1 Plugging in: The M1 Active will plug into practically anything with good results. If you want EQ or use a direct box, our Para D.I. provides both
EQ and DI features. Plugging in turns the circuit on and unplugging turns the circuit off. If you want your battery to last a good long time,
remember to unplug when you're done.
4.2 Volume control: Yes.
4.3 Replacing the battery: The battery life of the M1 Active is a very long 1000 hours, or about 250 gigs. If you're plugged in 20 hours a week,
you'll need to replace your battery once a year. If your battery is going dead you will start to hear some distortion. From the time you hear audible
distortion until it's too late, you have several gigs to replace the battery. Press on the center tab over the battery to dislodge the battery. You may
need to use a pencil or other tool to press the tab. Lift the battery out from the slots in the side of the pickup, then slide and snap a new one in.
Observe polarity. You should be able to read the CR2032 and the "+" designator when the battery is properly installed. These batteries are
available at all large drugstores, and sometimes at supermarkets.
4.4 Experimenting with pole piece heights: The pole pieces on the M1 Active are preset (for bronze acoustic strings ), but this is just a starting
place. They are adjustable with the 3/32" Allen wrench to obtain the optimum balance and tone. The height of the pole pieces relative to the
strings will have a profound effect on the sound and balance of the pickup. Raising the pole pieces will increase the output of the strings;
lowering them will decrease the output. For the most powerful and articulate sound, we recommend setting the pole pieces closer to the strings.
However, if they are too close, they will interfere with the strings' movement and produce a percussive clacking noise. Lowering the pole pieces
will deemphasize the strings and emphasize the body sound. We have provided two additional 3/4" pole pieces for use in the B and little E string
positions with nickel or electric guitar strings, and one spare 3/8" pole piece for use with acoustic sets that have an unwound "G" string. When
adjusting the pole pieces downward you will meet additional resistance when you reach the bottom of the adjustment range. Do not force the
pole pieces any further! This could damage the pickup permanently.
4.5 Mixing with other sources: The M1 Active is intended to provide a complete sound from a single pickup. However , you may still want to pair
it with another transducer. We have provided for this. The pre-wired strapjack harness has dual output capability. You can connect the output wire
from a mini-mic or another transducer to the ring terminal of this jack. Then run a stereo cord to the L.R. Baggs Mixpro or your favorite outboard
gear. As with all two-pickup setups, you should experiment with relative phase between pickups if possible. Two sources will often mix much
better in one phase than the other.
4 . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Battery type: CR2032
Battery life: 1000+ hours
Current consumption: 135 uA
Preamp signal to noise: -78dB unweighted
Output level: -10dB
Output impedance: 800 ohms