The iBeam’s MIPA award-winning design employs a matched pair of virtually weightless film sensors that flex with the soundboard to trace your guitar’s voice much like diaphragms in a stereo mic. A key advantage over typical bridge plate sensors is the iBeam’s “cardioid” like response pattern that inhibits feedback and string squeak while selectively admitting rich tone-producing vibrations. Weighing less than 1/3 of an ounce, the pickup will not alter the guitar’s natural acoustics and easily mounts to the bridge plate with peel-and-stick adhesive.
The iBeam Active pairs the iBeam with an all-discrete Class A endpin preamp with soundhole volume control. The sweet and ultra-quiet audiophile-grade preamp faithfully amplifies every nuance of the pickup. Superior sound and performance is built in for easy plug-and-play performance. An auxiliary passive channel is also available for adding a secondary pickup.
The iBeam Active is also great for direct studio or home recording. Comparison tests have demonstrated that the fidelity of this system is a great alternative to studio microphones.
Features
- Quick and easy installation
- Includes iBeam placement jig (pin bridge guitars only)
- Peel-and-stick
- Natural string-to-string balance and dynamics
- Fits most X-Braced guitars
- All-discrete Class A preamp for warm, analog sound
- Model available for nylon string guitars
At Ron Leigh’s Music Factory, we want you be in love with your purchase! If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we’re here to help. You can read our full return policy here. Alternatively, you can call us on 03 9593 3900 or visit us in store to discuss your return.
At Ron Leigh’s Music Factory, we offer free, Australia wide, shipping on all orders over $100 except for large and heavy items (e.g., speaker cabinets, drum kits). We also offer competitive postage costs on all orders under $100 and for heavy items. You can also order online and collect your purchase in store. If you would like to click and collect your order at our store, please select click and collect at checkout. Once your order is ready for pickup, our team will call you to arrange a suitable pickup time. Please allow 1 – 2 business days for our team to prepare your click and collect order.