Acoustic Matrix VT:

Overview

The Matrix Infinity pickup and preamp system, the newest version of our flagship Matrix Series, offers clear, transparent tone, dynamic string response and ease of installation. Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone rotary controls allow the player to make easily accessible adjustments.

Taking the pickup’s tonal variation capability one step further, the Matrix Infinity incorporates a switchable voicing feature to accommodate all guitar body sizes and different performance situations in one system. With a long list of enhancements, the Matrix Infinity has literally redefined the category of undersaddle pickup systems.

Anthem:

Overview

LOUD ANALOG REAL

After 30 years of effort we have done the very thing that every amplified acoustic guitarist has dreamed about and the very thing that no other pickup manufacturer has been capable of—unlocking the potential of a microphone to capture the very essence of your guitar with high feedback resistance for demanding stages.
Not obvious but equally important is that the natural ease and dynamics of the Anthem Tru-Mic liberates you to play freely without having to compensate for the pickup system. Now you’re free to play the way you like, plugged in or not.
For the Anthem we used no modeling, no illusions, it’s not “like” a mic, it’s not “like” your guitar. This is a mic and what you will experience is your guitar, loud and with the fidelity and dynamics that come from a real microphone.
 

TRU MIC TECHNOLOGY
At the heart of the patent pending Anthem is a revolutionary new type of microphone. Utilizing a proprietary noise canceling mic, the Anthem Tru-Mic eliminates any annoying honky or boxy qualities that have been previously associated with internal mic’ing, leaving the pure and natural sound of your guitar the way only a real mic is capable of doing.
Because the mic is positioned within a few millimeters of the guitar top, it has very high gain before feedback. The mic housing mounts easily to the bridge plate and the mic capsule hovers just 3 mm above its surface to take advantage of the PZM or “boundary” effect. This Tru-Mic technology picks up the sound of the vibrations of the entire soundboard and makes the mic unusually free from placement issues.
 

MIC AND PICK-UP
A RADICAL NEW TECHNOLOGY
The sound quality and feedback resistance of the Anthem Tru-Mic now allows the mic to be the primary sound source in a mic/pickup system. This is unlike previous systems where only a small amount of the mic could be used to add some “air” to the dominant pickup signal. This is a radical new relationship between a mic and a pickup, as all of the detail, warmth and personality of your guitar is captured by the Tru-mic. The mic is augmented, for only the very lowest frequencies, by our Element under saddle pickup.
 

CONTROLS
The feather-weight control unit contains all of the essentials; volume, mix and phase. It nestles securely just inside of the soundhole for easy fingertip access. The mix control allows a full blend between the augmented mic and full range pickup. A multi-segment battery check allows you to maximize battery life and peace of mind.
Under the hood is an all discrete preamp/mixer with our pure, clean LR Baggs signature sound that is trusted by top artists around the world. We have done all of the engineering so you can just plug in and enjoy the real sound of your guitar and the way you play, night after night.

Anthem SL:

Overview

Think you know what an internal microphone is all about? Think again. This mic will shatter your preconceptions.

This revolutionary new amplification system features our patent pending Tru•Mic microphone technology. The mic is mounted to the bridge plate inside of the guitar to capture the majority of your guitar's true voice in a way that only a microphone is capable of - plus it is amazingly feedback resistant. Our Element under saddle pickup carries only the lowest frequencies for punch and authority.

The SL, with a pre-set mix between the mic and pickup and all of the electronics are housed in the end pin, features only a small volume control at the sound hole. It is ideal for non-standard sound hole sizes and for those of you that don't want a larger control unit hanging on the guitar top.

Now you can plug in, crank it and sound more real than you ever thought possible!

Dual Source:

Overview

The Dual Source System is a miniature internally mounted microphone/pickup mixing system that seamlessly combines our patented Element transducer with a high quality FET condenser microphone. The ultra-quiet preamp mounts non-destructively inside of the instrument and features all discrete audiophile circuitry for our signature quality sound. The preamp controls have ample flexibility to fine tune the response of your individual guitar.
 

Features
• Element undersaddle pickup
• Onmidirectional FET condenser microphone
• All discrete miniature preamp/mixer
• Mono or split stereo operation
• Phase reverse on pickup channel
• Tunable low cut filter for microphone
• Battery Bag battery retention
• Prewired strapjack harness
• Remote control II Radius-
 

Specs
• Size: 3.3" x 2.3" x 1.9"
• Weight: 117 grams w/battery
• Battery Type: Single 9V
• Current Consumption: 2.3mA
• Battery Life: > 200 hours (alkaline)
• Low Cut Filter: Fixed, 12dB/Oct. @ 37Hz
• Signal to Noise: -92dB, unweighted
• Output Stage: Pure Class A
• Output Level: -10dB
• Output Impedance: 1200 Ohm

 

Element Active VTC:

Overview

Think you know what undersaddle transducers are all about? Think again. The Element VTC delivers performance previously unattainable from an undersaddle pickup. The streamlined and efficient design removes every unnecessary internal component to improve the coupling between the transducer and the guitar. This substantially improves the sensitivity of the transducer for a robust, lively and open sound with great dynamics and a delicate high end.
The Element Active System - Volume and Tone Control (VTC) pairs the Element undersaddle transducer with a pre-contoured all-discrete class A endpin preamp and includes a small, removable soundhole-mounted volume and tone control for added convenience and versatility. The entire system is designed to install easily and features plug-and-play performance. Also included is our Battery Bagg for secure battery storage.

Features
• One size fits most common string spacings and saddle widths
• Even string-to-string balance
• Includes easily-accessible yet unobtrusive soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls
• Pre-contoured discrete class A endpin preamp
• Comes with Battery Bagg for secure and unobtrusive battery retention

Specs
• Pickup active sensor length: 3.4"
• Pickup thickness: .038"
• Pickup width: .092"
• Battery type: Single 9V
• Battery life: 1000 hrs.

Fishman Elipse Matrix Blend:

Overview

Add the power and sonic clarity of Fishman’s renowned blending technology to your guitar, without any visible modification. The Ellipse Matrix Blend combines the world’s best-selling undersaddle pickup, the Fishman Acoustic Matrix, with the popular Ellipse Blend to give you incredible tone at your fingertips.

With its flexible gooseneck condenser microphone and volume, blend, and phase controls, the Ellipse Matrix Blend makes it possible to have the best of both worlds when you play: the sparkling, transparent sound and control that our Acoustic Matrix pickup affords, complemented by the unique and expressive character that a microphone provides.

Fishman Elipse Aura:

Overview

The Ellipse Aura® combines Fishman’s most sophisticated onboard preamp design with the power of Aura® Acoustic Imaging Technology for exceptional accuracy and true to life sound. Ellipse Aura allows acoustic musicians to easily and accurately reproduce the sound of their instrument as miked in a professional studio.

Load up to four Aura Images into this intuitive, discreetly mounted preamp.

The ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at the player’s fingertips to maintain a natural playing position.

The Ellipse Aura features Pickup/Image Blend, Volume and switchable Natural I and Natural II low frequency tone shaping, a Phase Switch and automatic Anti-Feedback control.

M1 Passive:

Overview

From your first strum you'll know that the M1 is pure magic. What makes it so different? The secret is the breakthrough patent-pending TriAxial Dynamic Technology™ developed by Gary Garrett and Lloyd Baggs. This new technology allows the pickup to respond to the guitar's string and body vibrations.
The M1 redefines what is possible from a soundhole pickup and eliminates the trade-off between ease and performance. It's never been easier to get superior live sound!
 

Features
• Highly feedback-resistant
• Adjustable pole pieces
• A perfect blend of string and body signal
• Quiet, hum-free operation
• Built-in gold plated 1/8” jack makes moving or removing the pickup a snap
• Includes a pre-wired strapjack harness and 10’ cable for no cut installation

 

M1 Active:

Overview

The M1 Active is a body-sensitive soundhole magnetic pickup designed to fill large arenas and cut through the mix on a loud stage without feeding back. Plug in and you will quickly find that it has never been easier to get a superior live sound from your acoustic guitar! Unlike other soundhole magnetic pickups, the M1 Active captures both string and soundboard vibrations, creating a huge and natural sound from one pickup. The adjustable pole pieces allow for the perfect balance in any acoustic guitar. Feel free to plug directly in to your acoustic amplifier or PA system because the built in preamp bypasses the need for additional external preamps. If you are looking to eliminate the trade-off between ease and performance, this is the pickup for you.
 

Features
• Highly feedback-resistant
• Adjustable pole pieces
• Built in Volume control
• A perfect blend of string and body signal
• Quiet, hum-free operation
• Built-in gold plated 1/8” jack makes moving or removing the pickup a snap
• Includes a pre-wired strapjack harness
 

Specs
• Battery type: CR2032
• Battery life: 1000+ hours
• Current consumption: 135 uA
• Preamp signal to noise: -78dB unweighted
• Output level: -10dB
• Output impedance: 800 ohms