Fishman LOUDBOX 100 User Manual

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USER GUIDE
LOUDBOX 100

Read Me!

Take a few minutes to read through this manual before you power up the

Loudbox 100. To jump in immediately, start with the Important Safety
Instructions and the Getting Started sections. While this information will get
you on your way, it is not considered a substitute for reading the entire manual.

Save Your Packing Materials

The box and packing materials for the Loudbox 100 were specially designed

to protect the amplifi er during shipping. Save all this stuff in case you need to
re-ship the Loudbox 100.

Table of Contents

Safety Warnings 3

Welcome 5

Getting started 6

Front Panel 7–9

Rear Panel 10–12

Tone Tips 12–13

About Acoustic Feedback 14

Phantom Power FAQs 15

Stereo Blending 16

Block Diagram 17

Specifi cations 18–19

Wherever this symbol appears, it alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure that may be
suffi cient to constitute a risk of shock.

Whenever this symbol appears, it alerts you to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
user’s manual for this amplifi er.

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CAUTION

Risk of electric shock.

Do not open.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Important Safety Instructions

To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others, operate this apparatus

only after reading these instructions and heeding the warnings listed below.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specifi ed
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

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14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing liquids and do not
place objects fi lled with liquids (such as a beverage container or a vase) on
the apparatus.

Disconnect device is AC inlet or power switch.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose
this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

Hear This!

The Loudbox 100 amplifi er is capable of cleanly reproducing the sound of your

instrument at very high volume levels. Prolonged repeated exposure to high
sound pressure levels (SPLs) without protection can cause permanent hearing
loss. OSHA has set guidelines and specifi ed permissible sound-exposure limits
for those who work in high SPL environments.

Permissible noise exposures

Duration per day, Sound level dBA
hours slow response

8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1 ½ 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115

To ensure against permanent hearing loss, wear hearing protection when you

perform with amplifi cation.

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Welcome . . .

. . . and thank you for choosing the Fishman Loudbox 100! Our passion for

acoustic instruments inspired us to create this amp—it is our sincere wish that
the Loudbox 100 will inspire you as well!

With its unique bi-amplifi ed design, the potent and portable, two-channel,

100 watt Loudbox 100 delivers more serious acoustic tone and volume than

any other amp in its class. The secret to the Loudbox 100’s sound lies in its two
power amps and two-way speaker system. This powerful combination results
in higher sound pressure levels and cleaner acoustic tones, watt-for-watt, than
comparable acoustic amps.

You’ll fi nd this lightweight and compact amp is as comfortable in your home

studio as it is onstage. It easily passes the “one-trip” test, for those times you
carry both your instrument and your amp to the car or into the club.

The two-channel Loudbox 100 brings together a wish list of the essential features

you’ve been looking for. The front panel includes inputs for acoustic instruments,
a microphone and a CD player or drum machine. Dual EQ sections include
bass, midrange and treble controls for easy, effective tone shaping. Vanquishing
troublesome acoustic feedback is simple with independent anti-feedback fi lters
and phase switches for each channel. We also include fi ve digital effects you can
really use: two halls, two plates, and a smooth chorus. A convenient mute switch
keeps things quiet when you tune up or take a break. The Loudbox 100 also
features a headphone jack for silent jamming or practicing.

On the rear panel, good things come
in threes with D.I.s for channels 1 & 2,
plus a third summed Mix-D.I. output
(watch your soundperson smile). For
pedal-heads, each channel has its own
effects loop, a tuner out (Ch. 1) and
a ¼” jack for a remote mute switch.
With the Loudbox 100 on the fl oor, the
speaker’s ten-degree tilt-back angle
helps to project your sound up to ear
level.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your
guitar and your Loudbox 100 and go
out and make some music!

If you have questions or comments,
please contact us through the Service
and Support section of our website at
www.fi shman.com.

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Getting Started

Here are some basic setup tips to help get you going. To operate the
Loudbox 100 safely, please read the entire manual, especially the Important
Safety Instructions on page 3.

If your amplifi er has an operating voltage of 120V, plug the provided AC line
cord into the back of the amplifi er.

If your amplifi er operates at 230V, you must supply your own detachable power
cord. The cord you supply must have an IEC-style 320 connector at one end and
a male AC plug appropriate for your area at the other.

1. Locate the Power switch (above the rear panel power cord terminal) and switch
it off (down position), then connect the power cord.

2. Plug the Loudbox 100 into an electrical outlet with the appropriate AC voltage.

NOTE: Operate the amplifi er only at the voltage indicated in
the check box on the rear panel. Do not defeat the ground
prong on the AC cable; the safe operation of this amplifi er
depends on a proper ground connection.

3. Push in the Mute switch and turn on the Power switch.

4. Connect your instrument to the Channel 1 input with a shielded ¼” cable.

5. Play aggressively and raise Channel 1 Gain until Clip LED fl ashes, then back
off the Gain until no clipping occurs.

6. Set the controls as illustrated below.

7. Push the Mute switch (out) and slowly raise the Master Volume to the
desired level.

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