Fishman Aura Acoustic Guitar Preamp
Acoustic Sound Imaging--a quantum leap for acoustic amplification--and only Fishman does it.
Overall User Ratings (based on 26 ratings)
Submitted October 11, 2006 by a customer from midsouth.rr.com
"2 Mule Plow's flat picker"
Sound
I've tried several preamps (Barcus Berry, Rane AP13, Fishman Platinum, LR Baggs) and then tried them with mics (Shure, AKG, internal Crown mic). None of those worked as well as the Aura. The closest I came to the Aura was the AP13 with an AKGC1000S. The Aura gives you that sound without the feedback worries and without the extra setup hassles. I have quit looking for a better rig! THis provides me with variable setups with the 99 presets. I only use 3-4. One for use with an electric band (more piezo) and another with mostly emulated microphone (guitar and vocal performance). I use a couple of different in between setups for 3 to 6-piece bluegrass band gigs.
Features
The only thing that I would improve on this model would be to add more leds for the tuner. Our banjo player thinks that reverb/delay section would be nice. I prefer to keep those units separate.
Ease of Use
It's very simple. About like a guitar amp. However the tones are very rich and full sounding.
Quality
HOpefully, like the other fishman products that I've owned, it will last a long time. We're talking with Gibson about an endorsement deal. It would be great to get one from Fishman. I'd like for our banjo, dobro, mandolin and fiddle players to get one.
Value
I traded a RANE AP13 for mine even up. I'm thrilled!
Manufacturer Support
No experience with repairs or complaints with this product
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
bluegrass
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Submitted November 7, 2005 by a customer from gmail.com
"Noisy. My pick-up sounds better by itself."
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Sound
Very noisy. Almost useless. A huge dissapointment
Musical Background:
Engineer
Musical Style:
Alt Country
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Submitted June 23, 2006
"Good product, performs as advertised, a little expensive."
Sound
I have a Fishman Rare Earth Pickup that made my Taylor sound flat. When I push the effect button on the Aura the acoustic tone opens up and comes alive.
Features
I wish it provided a more tonal control of just treb, mid, bass.
Ease of Use
Very Very easy to use.
Value
Better than a direct box but over priced IMHO
Musical Background:
Active (part time/hobbyist) Musician
Musical Style:
Acoustic
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Submitted September 29, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.com.ar
"Try the Fishman Aura"
For the one who wants to play live and sound nice & Loud, this is the way
Sound
It makes a difference... the pickup stop sounding like plastic, but it's not the same as miking the guitar... it's just near...
Features
Nice EQ Both Inputs ( XLR / Plug ) Anti FeedBack Many Different Sounds
Quality
The product is Rock Solid
Value
a little expensive, but does what it says
Manufacturer Support
They answer perfectly, accurate & Quickly
The Wow Factor
I have it, and I would buy it again, no regrets
Musical Background:
Active Musician & Recording Engineer
Musical Style:
Tango
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