The Fishman Platinum Stage EQ/DI is an all-analog preamp and EQ for acoustic instruments, with a built-in DI output for sending your signal straight to a mixing board or recording interface. Fishman describes it as delivering "premium all-analog acoustic tone," built around a 17-volt discrete Class A preamp1.
"the full dynamics of your technique shine through, delivering studio-quality"
Tone shaping and outputs
The Platinum Stage gives an acoustic player the two things a stage rig usually needs: control over the tone before it reaches the PA, and a clean feed to the board. Fishman lists the following tone-shaping and signal features1:
- 4-band EQ with a sweepable mid control
- Adjustable low-cut filter for trimming low-end rumble or boominess
- Phase invert switch for feedback control
- Two selectable EQ modes, one for full-range instruments and one for bass instruments
- Premium Fishman DI output
The DI output is described by Fishman as sending the signal "directly to the mixing board or recording interface with complete tonal transparency"1.
The phase invert switch matters on a loud stage, where an acoustic pickup and a PA can set up a feedback loop; inverting the phase is Fishman's listed remedy1.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Circuit | 17-volt discrete Class A, all-analog1 |
| EQ | 4-band with sweepable mid1 |
| Low-cut filter | Adjustable1 |
| Phase invert | Yes1 |
| EQ modes | Full-range and bass instruments1 |
| Power | 9-volt battery (not included) or 48-volt phantom power via optional Fishman 910-R adapter1 |
| Battery life | 70 hours1 |
| Dimensions | 5.6" L x 3.3" W x 1.2" H (143 mm x 85 mm x 30 mm)1 |
| Weight | .65 lbs (0.30 kg)1 |
| List price | $199.95 USD2 |
EQ modes for guitar and bass
The unit offers two selectable EQ modes, one for full-range instruments and one for bass instruments, so Fishman designed it to cover bass as well as acoustic guitar1. That makes it a flexible option if you play both, and it sits alongside Fishman's other acoustic preamps such as the Fishman Aura Spectrum DI and the Fishman Platinum Pro EQ/DI Analog Preamp. For more on the category, see Preamp Pedals and Acoustic Pedals.
Power
The Platinum Stage runs on a 9-volt battery, which is not included, with a stated battery life of 70 hours1. It can also run on 48-volt phantom power through the optional Fishman 910-R AC Adapter1.
Fishman lists the Platinum Stage EQ/DI at a suggested price of $199.95 USD1.
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Questions
Is the Fishman Platinum Stage EQ/DI analog or digital?
It is all-analog. Fishman describes it as an analog preamp and EQ built around a 17-volt discrete Class A circuit, with no digital processing in the signal path. The design is aimed at passing the full dynamics of your playing through to the PA or recording interface without clipping or distortion.
Does the Platinum Stage EQ/DI take phantom power?
Yes. It can run on 48-volt phantom power, delivered through the optional Fishman 910-R power adapter. It can also run on a 9-volt battery, which is not included, with a stated battery life of 70 hours.
How long does a battery last in the Platinum Stage EQ/DI?
Fishman rates battery life at 70 hours on a 9-volt battery. The battery is not included with the unit, so you will need to supply your own.
What does the phase invert switch do?
The phase invert switch flips the polarity of the signal. Fishman lists it as a feedback control: on an acoustic instrument, inverting the phase can stop a resonant feedback loop between the guitar and a microphone or the PA, which is useful on a loud stage.
Can the Platinum Stage EQ/DI be used with bass?
It has two selectable EQ modes, one for full-range instruments and one for bass instruments, so Fishman designed it to work with bass as well as acoustic guitar. The 4-band EQ with a sweepable mid control lets you tune the tone to either kind of instrument.
Sources (2)
- Platinum Stage EQ/DI Preamp Pedal, fishman.com
- Fishman Platinum Pro EQ/DI Analog Preamp Pedal, Fishman
