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[. . . ] This internal trim feature can be used to adjust the amount of soundhole resonance or "bottom" so that the INSTALLATION PROFESSIONAL ACTIVE ACOUSTIC GUITAR SYSTEM WIDE FORMAT: . 125" (3. 2 mm) Width NARROW FORMAT: . 093" (2. 3 mm) Width ACOUSTIC MATRIX WARNING INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL REPAIRMAN IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION. THE PREAMP The incredibly small size and convenient under the saddle design of the transducer helps preserve the beauty and structural integrity of your instrument. The ACOUSTIC MATRIX transducer is a multi-layer configuration of continuous strips of sensing material that are fully EMI shielded. This continuous strip design allows it to sense the motion of the entire saddle rather than small sections of it (as is the case with traditional ceramic based transducers); providing superb string balance. The ACOUSTIC MATRIX pickup is made with a unique co-polymer sensing material available exclusively from Fishman. This material exhibits a sensitivity and dynamic range that far surpasses all other known materials. THE TRANSDUCER Thank you for your purchase of a FISHMAN product. [. . . ] Fishman Transducers will not be responsible for any damages that may occur due to misuse or poor installation. If you are new to under saddle piezo installations, a comprehensive guide, "The Finer Points of Piezo Installation" by Ken Parker, is available from Fishman. TOOLS · Caliper · Router with 1/8" (3 mm) (or . 9375" Plunging Cutter for Narrow Format) · 400 Grit Sandpaper or Scraper · Flex Shaft Tool with 1" (25. 4 mm) Diameter Saw Blade or Router with 1/4" (6. 30 mm) cutter. · Soldering Iron (30 watt max) · Rosin Core Solder · Wire Strippers · #1 Phillips Screwdriver · Variable Speed Drill · Center Punch · 1/8" Twist Drill · 15/32" Spade Bit Drill · 1/2" Open End Wrench · 3/32" Allen Wrench EXCEPTION: Pickups in guitars with a very steep string break angle (25° or more), will generally perform well, even if the saddle slot depth measures more than 50% of the total saddle height. PIEZO INSTALLATION If you plan to mix the ACOUSTIC MATRIX with an onboard mini electret microphone through the Fishman Blender System (routed through a single stereo instrument cable), you must first install a Fishman SMART SWITCH. Call Fishman at 978-988-9665 for more information. SMART SWITCH preamp will function at optimum performance levels in guitars of varying body sizes. Other features include a battery function indicating LED and a PHASE SWITCH. INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL REPAIRMAN IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO YOUR INSTRUMENT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. COMPENSATED SADDLES We do not recommend compensating the saddle under the "B" string. Doing so may twist the saddle and cause uneven pickup response. WARNING PREPARE THE SADDLE SLOT 1. Rout a . 125" (3. 2 mm) wide saddle slot for the Acoustic Matrix Wide Format pickup. OR Rout a . 09375" (2. 3 mm) wide slot for the Acoustic Matrix Narrow Format pickup. Deepen an existing slot only enough to obtain a clean, flat surface. · · · PICKUP DIMENSIONS WIDE FORMAT Width: Height: Length: Sensing Area: . 125" (3. 2 mm) . 053" (1. 35 mm) 2. 650" (67. 3 mm) 2. 670" (67. 8 mm) NARROW FORMAT Width: Height: Length: Sensing Area: . 09375" (2. 4 mm) . 043" (1. 1 mm) 2. 650" (67. 3 mm) 2. 670" (67. 8 mm) LOCATE THE WIRE HOLE 1. Locate the center of the wire hole no less than . 100" (2. 5 mm) from the closest string. Fasten the 3/16" brass hex screws and the 1/4" hex standoffs to the preamp as shown. Note that the mounting holes on the volume control side of the circuit board are slotted to allow for fitting the preamp to the curved surface of the guitar side. Temporarily fit the preamp and bezel together on the guitar, with the standoffs finger tight. Fasten the bezel with the #4-40 1/2" screws to check the standoff alignment. Plug the guitar into an amplifier and set all the slider's tone controls to their center positions. On the back of the preamp, there is a recessed Sub-Bass control which is preset at the factory to full boost. This can be used to roll-off the amount of "bottom end" which can cause feedback (especially in larger dreadnought-style guitars). Be sure that the low battery LED lines up with the corresponding hole in the bezel. Attach the adhesive backed plastic wire guides to the sides or the kerfing of the instrument. IMPORTANT: Although the supplied battery holder should provide adequate capacity to grip the battery at all times, we strongly recommend removal of the battery when shipping your instrument. Fishman will not be held responsible for any such damage as a result of shipping or handling. OPERATION The output jack of the Acoustic Matrix Professional System is also the power switch for the battery. [. . . ] Fishman will not be held responsible for any such damage as a result of shipping or handling. OPERATION The output jack of the Acoustic Matrix Professional System is also the power switch for the battery. When a cable is first plugged into this jack, the BATT/LOW LED will flash momentarily to indicate that the power is on. Be sure to unplug the output jack when not in use to avoid battery drain. Using your ears as a guide, set the PHASE switch for proper phase relationship with the sound source (amps, monitors, etc. ). [. . . ]