Fishman V-200 Musical Instrument User Manual


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The V-200 will sound best when plugged directly into an input with a 10 M
Ω
imped-
ance. At 10 M
Ω
, the full frequency response of the instrument is reproduced. The
V-200 can also be plugged into inputs as low as 1 M
Ω
with adequate results. At 1
M
Ω
, the bass frequencies will be slightly rolled off.
PREAMPS
We strongly recommend using a 10 M
Ω
, 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 M
Ω
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 M
Ω
input impedance) will yield use-
able results. Acoustic instrument amplifiers (such as the Fishman Acoustic
Performer Pro) have a 10 M
Ω
Piezo input; ideally matching the pickup.
DIRECT BOXES
You can plug the V-200 into an "active" direct box (1- 10 M
Ω
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.
V-200 PROFESSIONAL
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