Installation Guide Installation WARNING! Installation of the Ellipse Blend is to be performed only by a professional repairperson. The installer assumes responsibility for any damage to the instrument or the Ellipse Blend that may result from improper installation. The heat from a soldering iron can easily overheat the circuit board traces and destroy the surface-mount components on the endpin preamp. Use only a low wattage (30 watts max) soldering iron and do not overheat the components. Ellipse BlendTM Add-on soundhole electronics for the Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I, Acoustic Matrix Natural II and Powerjack systems. Compatible with most standard flat-top guitars. May not fit all instruments*. Remove the Endpin preamp from the guitar's endblock and then follow the instructions that apply to the specific preamp. Fishman Acoustic Matrix & Martin Gold Plus - Rev 5.0 and up 1. Remove the components from the endpin preamp as indicated Remove Capacitor Remove "182" Resistor 182 2. Solder the new 2k resistor (supplied with your Ellipse Blend) to the preamp circuit board in place of the capacitor 2k Resistor "202" 202 3. Thread the Ellipse Blend cable through the preamp barrel and solder to the preamp circuit board Shield Black Red White 202 White Fishman Acoustic Matrix & Martin Gold Plus - Rev 4.0 1. Remove the components from the endpin preamp as indicated Remove Capacitor Remove Resistor "182" 000 182 Requirements The Ellipse Blend is compatible with the following active pickup systems: · Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I & II - Revision 4.0 or higher · Fishman Powerjack - Revision 2.3 or higher · Martin Gold Plus- Revision 4.0 or higher · Martin Active Jack - Revision 2.3 or higher 2. Solder the new 2k resistor (supplied with your Ellipse Blend) to the preamp circuit board 2k Resistor "202" 202 000 Note that Revision numbers for each pickup are printed on the preamp circuit board inside the endpin jack. Note: Do not use with the discontinued Acoustic Matrix Natural or the Acoustic Matrix Hot preamps or older revisions of the Martin Gold Plus systems. These units can be identified by the rectangular metal box that encases the electronics. 3. Thread the Ellipse Blend cable through the preamp barrel and solder to the preamp circuit board Shield Black Red White 202 000 White *Taylor guitars with NT neck or Larrivee guitars. Fishman Powerjack, Martin Active Jack - Rev 2.3 1. Remove the "000" jumper from the endpin preamp. Remove Jumper "000" 000 We include two adhesive backed clips to help you secure the wires to the side of the guitar. A cable tie is also included to bundle the wires together and provide strain relief where the wires exit the endpin preamp. Once the wires are secure inside the guitar, the Ellipse Blend will easily snap in place on top of the magnetic base 2. Thread the Ellipse Blend cable through the preamp barrel and solder to the preamp circuit board Red Shield Black Microphone Positioning You can position the microphone to find the "sweet spot" inside the instrument. Take the time to experiment with microphone placement until you find the position that works best in the instrument. White White Less Bass More Bass Location Locate the Ellipse Blend flush on the edge of the soundhole below the bass strings. When properly aligned, the module will be centered between the transverse brace above the soundhole and the X-brace. Plug in the guitar and move the blend slider to the left for mic only. Start with the mic capsule so that it faces the back of the guitar. Move the mic closer to the sound hole for more bass. Turn the capsule toward the sides of the instrument for less bass. Transverse Brace Microphone Trim Control A small circular potentiometer is recessed below the volume slider and can be accessed with a small slotted screwdriver. This is a "set it and forget it" control. Use it to calibrate the microphone balance in relation to the pickup. Set the Blend slider to the center position and adjust the trim control until both the microphone and pickup levels are balanced to your liking. Clips X Brace Blend Phase Mic Trim Tie Wrap Prepare the bare wood surface on the inside edge of the soundhole with an alcohol wipe or a cotton ball wetted with rubbing alcohol. Peel back the release film on the bottom of the mount and affix the Ellipse to the underside of the soundhole. Apply even, steady pressure to the module to set the adhesive. For easy access inside the guitar pull the control module down and separate it from the magnetic base. Re-install the endpin jack. Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you have any questions, please contact Fishman Service and Support at www.fishman.com www.fishman.com 514-000-009 · Rev A · 6-15-04 Volume Mic Trim ...