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PICKUPS

BLUESTICK

1.1.0. INSTALLING THE BLUESTICK
* 1.1.1. & 1.1.2. important points

* 1.1.3. The Bluestick is installed and it doesn't work. What can be the cause?

1.2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION

* 1.2.1. How does the BLUESTiCK transducer work?
* 1.2.2. What are the differences among the BLUESTiCK and Combination types?
* 1.2.3. What is the C-DYN?
* 1.2.4. How do I install the BLUESTiCK system?
* 1.2.5. Can I install the Bluestick in a nylon string guitar?
* 1.2.6. Is BLUESTiCK resistant to feedback?
* 1.2.7. How does the BLUESTiCK reproduce such a natural sound?

* 1.2.8. What is the main difference between the BLUESTiCK and any under-saddle piezo transducer?

1.3.0. ADDITIONAL TIPS

* 1.3.1. Can I use the BLUESTiCK to retrofit for an existing system?
* 1.3.2. Where do I get the BLUESTiCK lithium batteries?
* 1.3.3. How do I choose the size of the BLUESTiCK transducer?
* 1.3.4. Which Schertler brochure contains BLUESTiCK photos and explanations?

STAT

2.1.0. INSTALLING THE STAT
* 2.1.1. How do I install the STAT transducer?
* 2.1.2. Is the STAT capsule permanently mounted?

2.2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
* 2.2.1. Are STAT-Series pickups resistant to feedback?
* 2.2.2. How does the STAT transducer work?
* 2.2.3. Does the STAT need a preamplifier?
* 2.2.4. STAT-series transducers are available for which instruments?
* 2.2.5. What is the difference between STAT-series and piezo transducers?
* 2.2.6. Does the STAT transducer work with the preamplifier PRE-A-II?
* 2.2.7. Does the STAT transducer require phantom power?
* 2.2.8. What is the difference between STAT-series and DYN-series transducers?

2.3.0. ADDITIONAL TIPS
* 2.3.1. Can I use the STAT on stage?
* 2.3.2. Is the STAT good for single /solo player?
* 2.3.3. Is the STAT ideal for loud amplification level?
* 2.3.4. Which Schertler brochure contains STAT-series photos and explanations?

DYN

3.1.0. INSTALLING THE DYN
* 3.1.1. How do I install a DYN-series transducer?
* 3.1.2. Is it easy to find the right place on the instrument body?
* 3.1.3. Is the DYN permanently fixed on the instrument?
* 3.1.4 Will the DYN damage the instrument?
* 3.1.5. Do DYN-series pickups require a preamplifier?

3.2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
* 3.2.1. How do DYN-series transducers work?
* 3.2.2. Are DYN-series transducers resistant to feedback?
* 3.2.3. Do the DYN-series transducers require a power supply?
* 3.2.4. Can I use the DYN on stage?
* 3.2.5. What is the difference between DYN-series and piezo transducers?
* 3.2.6. What is the C-DYN?
* 3.2.7. Do DYN-series transducers work properly on resonating surfaces, such as experimental instruments or similar?
* 3.2.8. What DYN models does Schertler produce?
* 3.2.9. Which Schertler brochure contains DYN-G, DYN-M and C-DYN photos and explanations?
* 3.2.10. Which Schertler brochure contains DYN-C, DYN-V and DYN-B photos and explanations?
* 3.2.11. What is difference between various DYN models?
* 3.2.12. What is the difference between DYN-series and STAT-series transducers?

3.3.0. ADDITIONAL TIPS
* 3.3.1. Is the DYN ideal for orchestra?
* 3.3.2. Do DYN-Series transducers work well for Pro-Audio?

BASIK

4.1.0. INSTALLING THE BASIK
* 4.1.1. How do I install the BASIK transducer?
* 4.1.2. Is the BASIK permanently fixed on the instrument?
* 4.1.3. Is it easy to find the right place on the instrument body?

4.2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
* 4.2.1. How does the BASIK contact microphone work?
* 4.2.2. What Basik models does Schertler produce?
* 4.2.3. How do I install BASIK on the guitar?
* 4.2.4. Does BASIK need phantom power supply?
* 4.2.5. Can I use the 48V phantom power with the BASIK?
* 4.2.6. Which instruments can be amplified with BASIK?
* 4.2.7. Is the BASIK an expensive microphone?
* 4.2.8. Where is the difference between BASIK and DYN-series transducers?
* 4.2.9. My BASIK doesn’t work. What can it be?

4.3.0. ADDITIONAL TIPS
* 4.3.1. I have an old guitar amplifier with only a 1/4” input. Can I use the BASIK?

AMPLIFIERS & LOUDSPEAKERS
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AMPLIFIERS

5.1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
* 5.1.1. For what applications are SCHERTLER amplifiers designed?
* 5.1.2. Can I use SCHERTLER amps with other brands of pickups / microphones?
* 5.1.3. What is special about the SCHERTLER reverb?
* 5.1.4. Can I connect a passive “piezo” transducer to the amplifiers without using an external preamplifier?
* 5.1.5. Is it possible to remotely control the amplifier’s volume?
* 5.1.6. Do SCHERTLER amplifiers work well only with SCHERTLER products?
* 5.1.7. How do SCHERTLER amplifiers work with brass instruments?
* 5.1.8. What is the difference between SCHERTLER amplifiers and other brands?

5.2.0. DAVID
* 5.2.1. What is DAVID’s power output?
* 5.2.2. How many inputs does DAVID have?
* 5.2.3. What is it’s size and weight?
* 5.2.4. Can I use DAVID for instruments such as Electric bass?
* 5.2.5. Can I use the DAVID in different countries with different standards, such as USA and EU?
* 5.2.6. Can I control the master volume from a certain distance, on the DAVID?
* 5.2.7. Which Schertler brochure contains DAVID photos and explanations?

5.3.0. UNICO
* 5.3.1. What is UNICO’s power output?
* 5.3.2. How many inputs does UNICO have?
* 5.3.3. Can I use the UNICO for instruments such as Electric bass?
* 5.3.4. Can I use the UNICO in different countries with different standards, such as USA and EU?
* 5.3.5. Can I control the master volume from a certain distance, on the UNICO?
* 5.3.6. Which Schertler brochure contains UNICO photos and explanations?
* 5.3.7. What is it’s size and weight?

ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKERS

6.1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
* 6.1.1. Wisdom!
* 6.1.2. Does Schertler build passive loudspeakers?
* 6.1.3. How it's possible to obtain a 3-way speaker system connecting SCHERTLER full-range active loudspeakers and their bass extensions?
* 6.1.4. Can I connect an active loudspeaker trough the bass extension having a full range signal.
* 6.1.5. What can be done about a buzz or hum, around 50Hz?
* 6.1.6. What can happen if I have a distorted signal from the source sent to the loudspeaker?

6.2.0. PUB 280
* 6.2.1. What makes the PUB 280 so special?
* 6.2.2. Can I connect two PUB 280 parallel?
* 6.2.3. When do I use the ground lift switch?
* 6.2.4. Using the PRE-A-II preamplifier in combination with the PUB280 what is the right way to connect the power?
* 6.2.5. Can I use the PUB 280 loudspeaker in different countries with different standards, such as USA and EU, Japan, etc.. ?
* 6.2.6. Which Schertler brochure contains PUB 280 photos and explanations?

6.3.0. SIDE
* 6.3.1 Why should I use the SIDE?
* 6.3.2. Is it possible to use the SIDE loudspeaker in different countries with other standards, such as USA and EU, Japan, etc?
* 6.3.3. Which Schertler brochure contains SIDE photos and explanations?

BASS EXTENSIONS - SUBWOOFERS

7.1.0. PUB 380
* 7.1.1. When do I need a bass extension such as PUB 380?
* 7.1.2. What is the difference between the PUB 380 and the BASS 200?
* 7.1.3. Can I use the PUB 380 bass extension loudspeaker in different countries with different standards, such as USA and EU, Japan, etc.. ?
* 7.1.4. Which Schertler brochure contains PUB 380 photos and explanations?

7.2.0. BASS
* 7.2.1. When do I need a bass extension box such as BASS 200?
* 7.2.2. Can I use the BASS 200 bass extension loudspeaker in different countries with different standards, such as USA and EU, Japan, etc.. ?
* 7.2.3. It is possible to attach just one BASS 200 to a stereo source and than split the signal to two other boxes having the possibility to remain stereo?
* 7.2.4. Which Schertler brochure contains BASS 200 photos and explanations?


PREAMPLIFIERS
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8.1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
* 8.1.1. How many preamplifier types does Schertler have?
* 8.1.2. What technology is used in SCHERTLER preamplifiers?
* 8.1.3. What is the difference between the STAT-PRE and the STAT-PRE Pocket?
* 8.1.4. What is the power supply of the STAT-PRE?
* 8.1.5. What does the Reson potentiometer do on the PRE-A-II?
* 8.1.6. What is the difference between the DRY-OUT and OUTPUT on the PRE-A-II?
* 8.1.7. My STAT microphone does not work with the PRE-A-II, what should I do?
* 8.1.8. Can I switch the ground on the PRE-A-II?
* 8.1.9. When do I use the 10V switch on the side of the PRE-A-II?

ACCESSORIES
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9.1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
* 9.1.1. What is the CA-CLIP?
* 9.1.2. What is the PRE-CLIP?
* 9.1.3. What is the Ca-Adriver-4 cable (Active Driver Cable)?
* 9.1.4. Does Schertler have a volume pedal?
* 9.1.5. How do I attach the volume pedal to SCHERTLER amplifiers?
* 9.1.6. Do SCHERTLER amplifiers have bags?
* 9.1.7. Does Schertler produce stands for their amplifiers and loudspeakers?