Acoustic Guitarists Can Now "Blend In"Duncan's Mag Mic First Blending Soundhole Pickup with Adjustable Pole Pieces  January 23, 2001
Why mix a magnetic pickup with a microphone? Because, the magnetic pickup senses the guitar string's vibrations and the microphone accurately reproduces the complex and rich character of the acoustic tone. Seymour Duncan, the Santa Barbara
based pickup maker, introduces the Mag Mic the first active, humbucking, magnetic, soundhole pickup featuring a built
in microphone and blend circuit, together with adjustable pole pieces. Installation is a snap. From deep, rich lows, to percussive mids, to shimmering highs, the entire tonal spectrum of the acoustic guitar is accurately duplicated and amplified. The result is the most natural
sounding, three dimensional, acoustic guitar soundhole pickup.
The Mag Mic utilizes Duncan's patented, hum
canceling Stack design to eliminate 60
cycle hum. This is especially useful for venues with older wiring, fluorescent lights, or computer monitors. There are two easily
accessed controls mounted on the side of the pickup: a master volume, and a microphone blend control to bring in just the right amount of the mic's signal into the mix. Twelve adjustable pole pieces
two for each string
enable the player to dial in perfect string balance: this is a first in an active, blending soundhole pickup.
The Mag Mic uses a standard nine
volt battery for over 450 hours of continuous operation. Or, for total portability, the player can attach "N" size battery clips directly to the pickup for a completely self
contained unit. The low noise, Class A, discrete circuitry delivers extremely quiet operation.
The Mag Mic's installation can be temporary or permanent depending on how the cable is used. For permanent use, the output jack terminates to the guitar's end
pin or, for temporary installation, the cable terminates to an exterior 1/4" female jack that easily attaches to any common guitar cable.
The Mag Mic is hand built in Duncan's Santa Barbara, California workshop and includes detailed installation instructions. For more information, visit their web site at www.seymourduncan.com. |
