Fishman Aura manual Introduction, Welcome, Please fill out the Product Registration form online at

Acoustic Imaging Blender Aura™

Introduction

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Why register? When you do, we have your information on file should your Aura Acoustic Imaging Blender ever require warranty service. Your registration also keeps you on the cutting edge: we can let you know when updates and upgrades for the Aura become available.

Welcome!

We at Fishman thank you for purchasing the Aura Acoustic Imaging Blender. You’ll be glad you did, because the Aura is going to forever change the way you think about acoustic amplification. Whether you’re plugging in onstage, recording in the studio, jamming with friends or just noodling around at home, this little silver box will transform your amplified acoustic sound.

Through the magic of cutting-edge digital technology, Aura grants the secret wish of every acoustic musician: dead-on amplified acoustic tone. No apologies. No compromises. Imagine the kind of realism you hear on your favorite acoustic recordings, but without a microphone. Aura is making instant believers of those who have written off pickups in the past.

Aura’s acoustic Sound Imaging technology holds 16 Sound Images; the musical, genetic material of a variety of the world’s choicest acoustic guitars and microphones. When you plug into the Aura, its advanced algorithms transform your pickup signal into glorious, warm and radiant mic’d-up acoustic guitar tone. Can a pickup ever sound as good as a microphone? The answer is Yes. Cast off any preconceptions of what a pickup can sound like and be prepared for the future of acoustic amplification. You have found your Aura.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at tech@fishman.com.

What Is a Sound Image?

A Sound Image is a sophisticated algorithm that transforms your pickup’s signal into that of a microphone in front of a guitar (or other stringed instrument). To transform the caterpillar pickup signal into the butterfly sound image, the algorithm seamlessly adjusts the pickup’s phase and frequency response to match the instrument and microphone in the Sound Image template. Also, signature elements like body size, radiant sound from the guitar, body resonance, mic distance and even the microphone’s personality all get added into the equation for amplified acoustic guitar sound with indisputable realism.

Everyone loves the sound of a well mic’d acoustic guitar. The transparency of a fine microphone positioned precisely at the elusive “sweet spot” in front of a guitar is a beautiful thing. Over the years, we have endeavored to capture these qualities with our pickup systems, with varying degrees of success. But with just a pickup, we could never capture the same sound quality as a top shelf studio microphone setup. That is, until now.

At Fishman, we set out several years ago to figure out exactly what it is about the interaction between a microphone and a guitar that is so special, and how this special relationship can be re-created with a pickup. We looked at the behavior of a vibrating guitar top and the way sound radiates off the instrument. We studied what a microphone “hears” compared to what a pickup “feels”. We joined forces with Akai Professional especially for the Aura project.

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