Fishman V-400 CONCERT SERIES VIOLA PICKUP

Name: V-400 CONCERT SERIES VIOLA PICKUP
Brand: Fishman
SKU: 227382
Price: 249.00 EUR
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ID : 227382

EAN : 0605609106629

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Essential Information About the Fishman V-400 Concert Viola Pickup

Piezo-ceramic sensor specifically designed for the viola, delivering faithful and detailed sound reproduction.
Pre-installed in a high-quality Despiau bridge : a solution designed for precision and balanced string-to-string response.
Clear, natural, and highly intelligible response, ideal for revealing the character of the instrument when amplified.
Optimized to work with Fishman Aura Imaging solutions and fully compatible with an adjustable impedance preamp (recommended).

V-400 CONCERT SERIES VIOLA PICKUP

249,00 €VAT incl.

0,07 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A "Concert" Solution Designed for Viola and Stage Use

The V-400 is part of a performance-oriented approach: capturing the viola as accurately as possible while maintaining a natural playing feel. The choice of a sensor integrated into the bridge, combined with a Despiau bridge, aims for direct vibration transmission and consistent sound across all strings to minimize level and timbre differences when switching registers.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

This pickup is intended for violists who wish to amplify their instrument in concerts, rehearsals, or live recording contexts (monitors, front of house), with precise and stable sound reproduction. It is well suited for intermediate to advanced musicians seeking reliable sound, as well as professionals needing a consistent solution from one stage to another. In terms of styles, it fits perfectly in classical, chamber music, jazz, contemporary music, and hybrid projects where the viola must remain intelligible in a mix.

Sound Characteristics

As a piezo-ceramic sensor integrated into the bridge, the V-400 emphasizes attack, definition, and dynamics, with excellent sensitivity to bowing nuances. Integration into a Despiau bridge promotes a particularly appreciated "string-to-string" balance: transitions from low to high registers remain smooth, and the sound retains clear articulation without losing the natural timbre. For the best sound quality (softer highs, fuller lows, less harshness), using an adjustable impedance preamp is recommended: it helps optimize the tonal response of a piezo and restores a more organic feel, especially at high volume or in demanding sound reinforcement systems.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For optimal use, plan for a preamp for piezo pickups with a high-impedance input (recommended, although the pickup can operate without one), as well as a good-quality 6.35 mm jack cable to connect the output to the amplification system.

Technical specifications

EQ	No	Notch filter	No
Category	piezo sensor	Low battery indicator	No
Type	ceramic piezo	Professional installation	Yes
Instrument	Viola	Brightness wheel	No
Tuner	No	Color	Natural

Brightness control knob

Questions frequently asked

Is the Fishman V-400 compatible with a viola?

The V-400 is designed for the viola and incorporates a piezo-ceramic pickup within a Despiau bridge. Its installation is recommended to be done professionally.

Is a preamp required with this piezo pickup for viola?

Using a preamp with a high-impedance input is advised to optimize the tonal response of the piezo pickup. A model with adjustable impedance helps soften the highs and add more body to the lows. However, the pickup can operate without a preamp.

What cable should be used with the V-400?

A good-quality 6.35 mm jack cable is used to connect the pickup output to the amplification system.

Does the pickup integrated into the bridge balance the viola strings?

The integration into the Despiau bridge aims for direct vibration transmission. The output is designed to maintain consistent level and tone across the strings, from low to high.