Harley Benton SH-30H TrueTone Pro Active Magnetic Soundhole Pickup User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- Harley Benton
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Harley Benton SH-30H True Tone Pro Active Magnetic Sound hole Pickup User
Guide
This quick start guide contains important information on the safe use of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Retain the quick start guide for future reference. If you pass the product on to others, please include this quick start guide.
Safety instructions
Intended use
This product serves as a pick-up for acoustic string instruments. Any other
use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and
may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed
for damage resulting from improper use.
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such as knobs) that children could play with.
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure
that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer
time period.
Operating location
Do not ever use this product:
- in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
- in extremely dusty or dirty places
- in locations where the device may get wet
General handling
- To prevent damage, do not exert force when handling the product.
- Do not immerse the product in water. Wipe only with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents
- When the device is not in use, disconnect the plug from the chassis coupling of the device to prevent unnecessary draining of the battery.
- Not suitable for guitars with nitro lacquer or shellac. If left on instruments with a polyester finish, the lack of light irradiation at the mounting point can cause light-related discolouration on the instrument.
Features
- Sound hole pick-up for acoustic guitars
- Active, noise-free design
- Combination of magnetic humbucker and microphone that records the body resonance
- Integrated volume and microphone control
- Balanced timbre
- High sensitivity
- 70 cm cable with 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) coupling
- Battery-powered
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Operating elements
- [Volume] Control for overall level
- Batteries
- [Mic] Control for microphone signal
- Pick-up cable
- Coupling for connecting the pick-up
- Leather attachment tab
Installation
- Clean the surface of the instrument in the place where you wish to attach the pick-up.
- Clamp the pick-up into the sound hole of the instrument. If necessary, use the reusable adhesive supplied to ensure a firm seat.
- Connect coupling & of pick-up cable % to a suitable amp via a shielded instrument cable and switch on the amp.
- You can attach the leather tab ‘ holding the coupling to the strap pin of your instrument via its hole.
Operation
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The device uses two separate pick-up systems, one magnetic and one supported by microphone. The microphone also transmits the impact or strumming noises as well as the sound characteristics of the instrument body, which generates a more authentic sound stage.
Note: If the device is used on instruments with nylon strings, only the signal recorded by the microphone arrives at the output, because magnetic pick-ups only work on instruments with metal strings. -
Use [Volume] ö to set the required overall volume. Use [Mic] $ to control the share of the overall signal recorded by the microphone.
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If you turn up [Volume] ö and [Mic] $ to full, this may result in feedback. In this case you should reduce the microphone volume using [Mic] $.
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Disconnect the instrument cable from coupling & of the device when not in use. This prevents the batteries # from being drained unnecessarily.
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If the level of the output signal starts to drop over time, the batteries are empty and must be replaced. Remember the polarity of the inserted batteries and remove them from the battery holder. Insert two fresh CR2032 batteries with the same polarity.
Technical specifications
- Power supply: 2 × CR2032 batteries
- Running time: Max. 160 h
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 107 mm × 34.5 mm × 19.5 m
- Weight: 135 g (incl. pick-up cable and coupling)
- Ambient conditions: Temperature range: 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity: 20%… 80% (non-
condensing
Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.
Batteries must not be thrown away or burnt, but must instead be disposed of in line with the local regulations on the disposal of hazardous waste. Use the available collection points to do so.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste. Dispose of the product through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste management facility. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility
Thomann GmbH • Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 • 96138 Burgebrach • www.thomann.de • [email protected] DocID: 568909_29.06.2023
