Fishman AFX Pocket Blender for A/B/Y + DI

The Pocket Blender from Fishman is a compact, classic device that offers a wide range of functionality. Without even delving into its advanced A/B features, it serves as a mini two-channel mixer, allowing you to connect and blend two audio sources. This makes it an ideal choice for dual-source systems, such as those featuring Fishman soundhole pickups with both a mic and body pickup.

The Pocket Blender's versatility extends beyond its basic mixing capabilities. You can build upon its simple blender function by setting up an "A mix" and a "B mix," where pressing the footswitch toggles between the two. This enables you to, for example, balance your onboard pickup (at 50%) with your onboard mic (also at 50%) on mix A, and then on mix B, which you might use for solos, boost the pickup to 75% while leaving the mic at 50% – all with a single stomp of the footswitch.

But the Pocket Blender is more than just an A/B pedal with a mixer. It is the heart of Fishman's unique AFX Dual Path ecosystem. By utilizing common TRS audio cables, you can assign effects to either the tip or ring signal paths, effectively allowing you to switch between two "scenes," each with mix levels that you control.

The versatility of the Pocket Blender doesn't end there. It can also function as a Y splitter, taking a mono source and redirecting it to two different outputs, either one at a time or simultaneously. This makes it a valuable tool for a variety of applications, from live performances to studio setups.

In summary, the Pocket Blender from Fishman is a compact and feature-rich device that offers four different modes: a 2-channel mixer, an A/B/Y output, and a balanced DI output, all with a ground lift function. Its ability to seamlessly integrate into Fishman's AFX Dual Path ecosystem and its versatility as a Y splitter make it a compelling choice for musicians and audio professionals alike, who seek a reliable and adaptable solution for their audio needs.

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