General information

Technical

specifications

Microphone Specs

Type
Condenser

Frequency range
20 ~ 20000 Hz

Sensitivity
-32 ±3 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio
74 dB

Operating voltage range
1 ~ 10 VDC

Neck length
12 cm (4.72 inch)

Directivity
omni-directional

Mic material
aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum

Cable length
5 m (16.4 ft)

Bracket body
Polycarbonate

Installation and operation manual

For External Only

  • Unwind the cable, select the direction for a left-handed or right-handed guitar on the pickup, and secure the cable in the appropriate place.
  • Loosen the screws of the pickup slightly.
  • Place the pickup into the resonator hole and tighten the screws.
  • Connect the XLR connector to the microphone input of your combo, mixer, audio interface, etc.
  • Turn on phantom power (12–48 V DC) if it is not enabled by default.
    Modern audio equipment usually provides it.
  • IMPORTANT – our recommendation:
    If your audio interface, acoustic amplifier, or other device doesn’t provide phantom power —
  • You can use a phantom power adapter, widely available in music stores.
    These affordable adapters are designed exactly for this purpose. Use a phantom power adapter and forget about unstable batteries forever.
  • Recommended phantom power box models:
    • Aokeo 1-Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply – affordable and easy-to-use unit that comes with a cable.
    • Xvive P1 Rechargeable Phantom Power Supply – portable, battery-powered, and offers a 12V/48V switch.
  • Also, other similar adapters available in your store with good reviews.

 

  For internal only

  • Remove the strap lock from your instrument at the bottom of the guitar if it is there (we recommend this location for installing the endpin).
  • Make a hole with a drill or router with a diameter of 12 mm / 15/32 inches.
  • Secure the endpin with a nut and a locknut (adjusting the length of the output beforehand).
  • Select the direction for a left-handed or right-handed guitar on the pickup and secure the cable in the appropriate place.
  • Loosen the screws of the pickup slightly.
  • Place the pickup into the resonator hole and tighten the screws.
  • Connect the stereo jack to the socket in the guitar.
  • Connect the XLR connector to the microphone input of your combo, mixer, audio interface, etc.
  • Turn on phantom power (12–48 V DC) if it is not enabled by default.
    Modern audio equipment usually provides it.
  • IMPORTANT – our recommendation:
    If your audio interface, acoustic amplifier, or other device doesn’t provide phantom power —
  • You can use a phantom power adapter, widely available in music stores.
    These affordable adapters are designed exactly for this purpose. Use a phantom power adapter and forget about unstable batteries forever.
  • Recommended phantom power box models:
    • Aokeo 1-Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply – affordable and easy-to-use unit that comes with a cable.
    • Xvive P1 Rechargeable Phantom Power Supply – portable, battery-powered, and offers a 12V/48V switch.
  • Also, other similar adapters available in your store with good reviews.