The Ellipse Aura is a onboard preamp for acoustic guitars that pulls together Fishman's most sophisticated onboard preamp and the power of the company's patented Acoustic Imaging Technology. This, according to the company delivers exceptional accuracy and true-to-life sound when amplifying acoustic guitars. Staying true to the trend of adding downloading features to every device under the sun, this preamp accepts up to 4 "Aura Images" which are downloaded into the Ellipse Aura from Fishman's extensive Image library via an on-board mini-USB port. This lets players accurately match the pickup to the instrument's natural tonal characteristics, allowing for realistic miked-up sound for Fishman's popular Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup.

From Fishman:

The Ellipse Aura preamp's extensive tone shaping capability includes Pickup/Image Blend, Volume and switchable Natural I and Natural II low frequency tone shaping. A Phase Switch and Automatic Anti-Feedback device control feedback.

The preamp's ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at the player's fingertips to maintain a natural playing position. A patented neodymium magnetic mounting system enables easy, solder-free installation with a variety of size formats that accommodate most round soundholes from 3 7/8" (98mm) to 4 1/8" (105mm) in diameter.

Ellipse Aura includes a no-hassle, solder-free Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup in narrow, wide, or narrow/split formats.

Stop by and see Fishman at Booth 4258, Hall C, Anaheim Convention Center.