The Dual Source System is a miniature onboard microphone/pickup
mixing system that features all-discrete
class A circuitry. It seamlessly combines our high-tech
Ribbon Transducer with a high quality FET condenser
capsule for an affordable, simple-to-use, one- cord mix.
By using clever and efficient design, we've added these
features without raising the price or compromising the
quality.
The Pickup: The Element Pick-up is a minature 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 and a great one-cord mix right out of box. The preamp controls have ample flexibility to fine tune the response to your individual guitar.
The Microphone: The Dual Source
mic is a high quality omni-directional FET condenser capsule
encased in a small block of acoustically transparent foam.
It mounts easily on the back of the inside of the guitar
with Velcro. It is designed to use the entire back surface
as a "pressure zone." This minimizes the effect
of standing waves and hot spots inside of the guitar.
Consequently, the sound is closer to that of an outside
microphone than with other internal mic placements. This
location also gives increased protection against feedback.
The Electronics: If you have ever wondered how we
can make such great sounding stuff for such a low price,
this is it - we do more with less than any audio designer
that we know of. Not only does this make for the purest
possible sound but it actually reduces the cost. The entire
Dual Source signal path, for example, contains only six
transistors and a few film caps. We also insisted on all
discrete Class A circuitry, with no
negative feedback, for the lowest noise and most sweet,
transparent sound possible.
Tom Anderson
Tom Anderson Guitars |
"The thing about the Dual Source that is
so amazing is when I plug in my guitar it sounds
like my guitar. None of the other pickup or pickup/mic
systems that I have tried have done that."
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David Wilcox |
"You can spend 10 times more on heavy outboard
gear and maybe sound 10 percent better, but for
a one cord, self contained pickup system that is
easy to use, the Dual Source is SIMPLY GREAT SOUND!"
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Mike Tatro
www.harmony-central.com |
"Holy Grail acoustic tone. Very smooth,
natural and forgiving. You have to try REALLY hard
to screw the sound of this thing up - a very valuable
trait when dealing with inexperienced sound men."
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