Preamps, Musical Instrument Amplifiers

V-200 PROFESSIONAL

The V-200 will sound best when plugged directly into an input with a 10 MΩ imped- ance. At 10 MΩ, the full frequency response of the instrument is reproduced. The V-200 can also be plugged into inputs as low as 1 MΩ with adequate results. At 1 MΩ, the bass frequencies will be slightly rolled off.

PREAMPS

We strongly recommend using a 10 MΩ, impedance matching, buffered preamp in conjunction with the pickup.

A matching preamp will:

1.Realize the full frequency response potential of the pickup.

2.Permit long cable runs (after the preamp) without signal deterioration.

3.Allow precise volume and tone shaping with dedicated EQ.

4.Insure compatibility with virtually any instrument level audio input available.

Fishman Transducers manufactures a complete line of compatible preamps, all with

10 MΩ inputs:

MODEL G - Acoustic Instrument Preamp PRO-EQ - 4 Band Acoustic Instrument Preamp

DUAL PARAMETRIC D.I. - Fully Parametric Two Band Preamp/D.I. ACOUSTIC BLENDER - 2 Channel Pickup/Mic Preamp POCKET BLENDER - 2 Channel Pickup/Mic Preamp

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AMPLIFIERS

Most musical instrument amplifiers (at least 1 MΩ input impedance) will yield use- able results. Acoustic instrument amplifiers (such as the Fishman Acoustic Performer Pro) have a 10 MΩ Piezo input; ideally matching the pickup.

DIRECT BOXES

You can plug the V-200 into an "active" direct box (1- 10 MΩ input) with very good results. Using a passive direct box will sound weak and thin.

P A / RECORDING CONSOLES

Professional PA and recording consoles have a much lower input impedance than what is acceptable for the V-200; you will need an impedance matching preamp. Plugging a passive piezo pickup into a mixer without an impedance matching preamp will sound harsh and thin.