B-Band Announces New Product and Model Numbers for 2002
January 18, 2002B-Band Ltd (formerly EMF Acoustics), manufacturer of B-Band transducer systems for acoustic guitar,
double bass and violin, announces new products, upgrades, and model numbers for 2002.
Significant upgrades have been made to B-Band transducers. The AST (acoustic sound-board transducer) has been redesigned with an
improvement of the AST's own resonance frequency. A bigger pickup surface, 14mm X 70mm, also relates to the new model number --1470.
The new model 1470 AST will work with all B-Band preamps except the 2150, which has been discontinued. 1470 AST transducer MSRP:
$69.95
The updated UST (undersaddle transducer), designated as the "4th Gen UST", has improved string balance, sound quality, and durability. All
UST model numbers remain the same. UST transducer MSRP: $39.95
The all new A1 acoustic guitar preamp's electronics are based on the B-Band Core99 endpin preamps. The A1 is a single input endpin
preamp with direct frequency response and 20 dB of gain, built into a small tube housing that is one piece with the output jack. UST or AST
transducers can be used with the A1. A1 preamp MSRP: $84.95 USD.
The A2 is a significantly changed Core99 endpin preamp, the original of the B-Band range. The two input A2 can be used with different
combinations of B-Band transducers, sound-hole condenser microphones or magnetic pickups. A2 preamp MSRP: $129.95 USD.
The A5 is the new flagship of B-Band onboard side-mount preamps. The A5 provides two inputs, one for UST and one for AST, with individual
gain controls at the front plate. Slide controls are used for the three-band EQ, UST / AST mix control and volume. The rotary Notch Depth and
Notch Frequency controls are for feedback suppression. There is also a push-button phase control and a battery low LED indicator. A two-way
output provides both mono mix and a separate AST signal. A5 preamp MSRP: $219.95 USD.
The A4 is an upgrade of the New2 Frontier preamp. The A4 is a two input preamp for a UST / AST combination with on-board mix control and
the B-Band exclusive two-band sound enhancer. A4 preamp MSRP: $149.95 USD.
The B-Band A3 is an updated version of the 3Tone preamp. The A3's 3-band EQ's mid and treble controls affect higher frequencies more than
before and also feature linear potentiometers for greater range. The A3 will accept either UST or AST transducers. A3 preamp MSRP: $119.95
USD.
B-Band transducers and preamps will be priced separately for 2002 and will feature new packaging.
For more information, visit their web site at www.b-band.com. | 
