The Element Active System pairs the Element undersaddle transducer
with a pre-contoured, all-discrete class A endpin onboard preamp. The system
includes an unobtrusive soundhole-mounted volume control wheel and the Battery Bag.
Features include:
- One size fits most common string spacings and saddle widths
- Even string-to-string balance
- Includes easily-accessible yet unobtrusive soundhole-mounted volume
control
- Pre-contoured discrete class A endpin preamp
- Comes with 9v Battery Bagg for unobtrusive battery retention
A classical guitar Element system is available with preamp designed
specifically for nylon-stringed instruments.
The Dual Source Systemis a miniature onboard
microphone/pickup mixing system that features all discrete Class A
circuitry. The DS seamlessly combines our high-tech
Ribbon Transducer™ with a high quality FET condenser capsule
for an affordable, simple-to-use one cord mix.
The Pickup: The Ribbon Transducer is a
thin, flexible undersaddle microphone for acoustic instruments. The
key characteristic that sets our transducer apart from the pack is that our
sensor material is configured to be responsive to vibration but not to
pressure. Consequently, there are no limits to its dynamic range and it
effortlessly tracks the vibrations of the guitar top. And, because it does
not respond to pressure, the dry, stringy sound characteristic of pressure
sensitive pickups is eliminated. When you experience it you will have a hard
time believing it's really a pickup.
The Microphone: The Dual
Source mic is a high quality omni-directional FET condenser capsule encased
in a small block of acoustically transparent foam. It mounts easily on the
back of the inside of the guitar with Velcro. It is designed to use the
entire back surface as a "pressure zone." This minimizes the effect of
standing waves and hot spots inside of the guitar. Consequently, the sound
is closer to that of an outside microphone than with other internal mic
placements. This location also gives increased protection against feedback.
PRICE:
$209
(For RT system specify .090" or
.120" width on order page; corresponds to saddle widths of 3/32" and 1/8")
If you want the benefits of a dual
source sound but do not want to haul around a bunch of outboard gear or cut your
prized guitar for an onboard preamp, the iMix is the perfect solution.
The iMix combines the award-winning
iBeam and
the high-performance
Element
with a miniature all-discrete class A FET preamp/stereo mixer. With the
acclaimed fidelity of the iBeam and the presence and feedback resistance of the
Element, the versatile iMix is ideal for any venue. And with its adjustable mid
contour controls for both the iBeam and Element -- and a low cut control for the
iBeam -- perfected tone is available for any guitar.
The exclusive soundhole-mounted dual controller, the Remote Control II, is a big
advantage for stage use. It attaches non-destructively to the underside of the
sound hole, and puts master volume and mix controls at your fingertips.
The
Ribbon Transducer System 2 with onboard preamp is a small and
uncomplicated active onboard pickup system that will capture the pure
acoustic sound of your guitar better than any single pickup amplification
system available. It installs easily and unobtrusively inside the guitar
with no cosmetic alterations. It will enable you to simply plug your guitar
into any PA or acoustic amp and sound great - with no hassle. For fingertip
control of the volume and plugs into the preamp and mounts non-destructively onto the
edge of the soundhole, without the need to cut any holes in your guitar for
knobs.
The RTS 2 pairs
the
Ribbon Transducer with a dedicated all-discrete
class A preamp built into an endpin jack for convenient
installation. The RTS 2 is recommended for players who
simply want the Ribbon Transducer and an endpin preamp and
soundhole volume control wheel as well as battery bag in an easy-to-install, plug-and-play
package.
The Ribbon Transducer preamp utilizes purist audiophile
circuitry that is usually reserved for the finest mic
preamps and recording desks in the world. With its 100%
discrete
circuitry, pure Class A operation, no negative feedback,
hand selected input FET and minimalist signal path, the RT
Preamp is ghostly quiet and faithfully amplifies the
glorious sound and dynamics of the
Ribbon Transducer.
Features:
Studio Quality Sound -
the RT
System™ bridges the gap between the
studio and the stage for great live sound.
Even String-to-String Balance
- that
does not change with the weather.
High Feedback Resistance
- for stress
free high volume on stage.
Total Reliability - the
RT is tough, the
preamp is bulletproof.
One Size Pickup Fits All
- common
string spacings, available in .090" and
.120" widths.
Easy Installation - the
RT System installs in a snap without any cutting or
any soldering.
Plug Into Anything - the
RT Preamp
preserves the full fidelity of the RT no
matter what you plug into.
Acoustic Fidelity - the
RT System will
not alter the unamplified acoustic sound
of your guitar.
Remote Control - optional
controller
plugs into the RT Preamp for fingertip
control of volume and bass EQ.
(specify .120" corresponds to saddle widths of
1/8"
) ONLY ONE LEFT
NO RETURNS ON
THIS DISCONTINUED ITEM!
The .090" (3/32") size is no longer
available and has been discontinued. Make sure you know the size of your
saddle before ordering the larger size above. Otherwise you may have to
enlarge the saddle slot to fit this device.
The Double Barrel™ is a micro-miniature, all discrete Class A
dual channel microphone/pickup system that is built right onto
our 4-Pin strapjack. It pairs the Ribbon Transducer™
with a high quality FET condenser microphone and features solderless
installation. The Double BarrelPreamp provides
power for the microphone and makes expensive outboard preamps with
phantom power unnecessary. The ready-to-go pickup and mic signals plug
into any outboard gear, such as a mixing board, by simply using a stereo
"Y" cable. With a regular mono cord, the buffered pickup is available on
the tip contact of the jack as if the mic were not there. Each channel
of the DB preamp is tuned for the RT and the
microphone so, whether you choose mono or stereo, you can just plug
in and sound great.
The Pickup
TheRibbon Transducer
is a thin, flexible undersaddle microphone for acoustic instruments. The
high-tech RT, manufactured to ISO 9001 specs, is comprised of a
micro-thin layer of PVDF polymer sensor material that is laminated
between layers of Kapton and then laser trimmed to its final dimensions.
The key characteristic that sets our transducer apart from the pack is
that our sensor material is configured to be responsive to vibration but
not to pressure. Consequently, there are no limits to its dynamic range
as it effortlessly tracks the vibrations of the guitar top. And, because
it does not respond to pressure, the dry, stringy sound characteristic
of pressure sensitive pickups is eliminated. When you experience it you
will have a hard time believing it’s really a pickup.
The Microphone
The mic isthe same high quality, omni-directional, FET
condenser capsule that we use in our heralded
Dual Source™. It is encased in a small block of acoustically
transparent foam and mounts easily on the back of the inside of the
guitar with Velcro®. It is designed to use the entire back surface of
the guitar as a "pressure zone" or collector. This minimizes the effect
of standing waves and hot spots inside of the guitar. Consequently, the
sound is closer to that of an outside microphone than with other
internal mic placements. This location also gives increased protection
against feedback.