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Ovation OptiMax Dual Pickup Acoustic/Electric Guitar Preamp Owner's Manual

2000s US 8 pages

This is the official owner's manual for the Ovation OptiMax preamp system, a dual pickup configuration combining an under-the-saddle piezo pickup with a sub-mini Telex condenser microphone mounted in front of the bridge. The manual covers connections (Hi-Z and Lo-Z), controls (Volume, Blend, EQ, X-Over, Mid Cut), phantom power operation, and technical specifications. Published by Ovation Instruments, a Division of Kaman Music Corporation, located in New Hartford, CT, with part number 990152-A.

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1990

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Ovation OptiMax Pre-Amp Schematic and Specification Package
1990

Ovation OptiMax Pre-Amp Schematic and Specification Package

Year: 1990

Comprehensive OptiMax preamp documentation package including: 3-sheet circuit schematic (Dwg 42-210a/b/c, Rev 1, dated 8/16/94), Preliminary Product Specification for the Ovation Mic/Piezo Preamp (dated 8/9/94) describing dual pickup system with crossover circuit, system block diagram (Fig. 1, dated 7/8/94), low-pass and hi-pass frequency response plots (dated 08/08/94), and picking list/BOM (dated 29-Jun-95, part 706550-A). Controls: Volume, Blend, Treble (+/-10dB), Bass (+/-14dB), EQ Bypass, X-over (900Hz/1.8KHz), Mid Shape (500Hz, 8dB cut). Chassis similar to OP-24Plus.