Fishman LOUDBOX PERFORMER User Manual 2

Owner’s Manual

Read Me!

Take a few minutes to read through this manual before you power-up the Loudbox Performer.
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 Performer were specially designed to protect
the amplifier during shipping. Save all this stuff in case you ever need to re-ship the Loudbox
Performer.

Table of Contents

Safety Warnings 3
Welcome 4
Getting started 5
Front Panel 6
Rear Panel 8
Kickstand 9
Tone Tips 10
About Acoustic Feedback 11
Phantom Power FAQs 11
Stereo Blending 12
Block Diagram 13
Specifications 14
Warranty 16

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Wherever this symbol appears, it alerts you to

CAUTION

Risk of electric shock.

Do not open.

No user serviceable parts inside.

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fer servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not expose to rain or moisture.

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the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside the enclosure that may be sufficient 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 amplifier.

12. Use only with a car t, stand, tripod, bracket or table
specified 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.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

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
amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the
manufacturer.

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

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

Hear This!

The Loudbox Performer amplifier 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
specified permissible sound-exposure limits for those who
work in high SPL environments.

Permissible Noise Exposures

Duration per day, hours Sound level dBA slow response

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

To ensure against permanent hearing loss, wear hearing
protection when you per form with amplification.

Welcome ...

...and thank for choosing the Fishman
Loudbox Performer! Our passion for acoustic
instruments inspired us to create this amp - it
is our sincere wish that the Loudbox Performer
will inspire you as well!

With its unique tri-amp design, the potent
and portable two-channel 130-watt Loudbox
Performer delivers more serious acoustic tone
and volume than any other amp in its class. The
secret to the Loudbox Performer’s sound lies
in its three power amps and three-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 find this lightweight and compact amp
is as comfor table 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 Per former 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 filters
and phase switches for each channel. We also
include five 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.

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 1/4” jack for a remote mute switch.
When you want more direct sound onstage, tilt
the Loudbox Performer back on its integrated
kickstand and transform it into a personal floor
monitor.

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

If you have questions or comments, please
contact us through the Ser vice and Suppor t
section of our website at www.fishman.com.

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Loudbox Performer

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

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

If your amplifier 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. Find the Power switch (above the rear panel power cord terminal) and switch it off
(left position), then connect the power cord.

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

NOTE: Do not defeat the ground prong on the AC cable; the safe operation of this
amplifier 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 1/4-inch cable.

5. Play aggressively and raise Channel 1 Gain until Clip LED flashes, 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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