Fishman POWERBLEND User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Powerblend
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For Use With Electric Guitars Equipped With The
For Use With Electric Guitars Equipped With The
Fishman Powerbridge System And All Other Stereoeo
Fishman Powerbridge System And All Other Ster
Output Electric Guitars
Output Electric Guitars
Powerblend
Thank you for purchasing this accessory for the Fishman Powerbridge system. We are confident that the Powerblend will greatly enhance the performance and utility of your
Powerbridge system. Please read these instructions carefully. If you have any questions or
problems, contact Fishman Customer Service at 978-988-9665.
The Fishman Powerblend is an active stereo blending floor pedal, optimized for electric guitars equipped with the Fishman Powerbridge. The Powerblend provides the perfect interface between the Powerbridge, the guitar’s magnetic pickups and single or multiple audio
destinations.
The silent action volume pedal permits hands free control of the Powerbridge volume and
facilitates quick changes between magnetic and piezo pickups. Dedicated Powerbridge EQ,
as well as four essential output options provide the missing link for the Powerbridge/magnetic pickup signal chain.
FEATURES
1. 9V AC Adapter Input
2. Stereo Input Jack
3. Lo Cut Filter
EQ Section
(Powerbridge signal only)
NOTE: 9 Volt battery access is
located on the bottom of the unit.
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4. Treble Control
5. Midrange control
6. Bass Control
7. Clip / Battery low LED
8. Blend Pedal
9. Piezo Trim
10. Magnetic Thru Jack
11. Mix Output Jack
12. XLR Piezo Output Jack
13. Ground Lift
14. Phase Switch
15. 1/4” Piezo Output Jack
Stereo Blending Pedal
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MAGNETIC
VOLUME
SLEEVE
POWERBRIDGE
VOLUME
(OPTIONAL)
POWERBRIDGE
RING
TIP
330 pF
5M
Ω
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2
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MAGNETIC
SIGNAL
STEREO JACK
MAGNETIC
VOLUME
POWERBRIDGE
MAGNETIC
SIGNAL
SLEEVE
RING
5M
Resistor
Ω
TIP
STEREO JACK
Powerblend
PREPARING YOUR INSTRUMENT FOR THE POWERBLEND
Before you begin using your Powerblend, you need to have the magnetic and
Powerbridge pickups in place on your guitar.
Wire the guitar to a stereo output jack as follows:
1. Route the magnetic pickups' signal to the TIP terminal.
2. Route the magnetic pickups' ground to the SLEEVE terminal.
3. Route the Powerbridge signal to the RING terminal.
4. Route the Powerbridge ground to the SLEEVE terminal.
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NOTE: If you decide to wire the
Powerbridge directly to the output jack
without a volume control, you must wire a 5
M
Ω
resistor between the Ring and Sleeve
terminals on the instrument's output jack.
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