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iBeam Active System
Acoustic Guitar Bridge plate Pickup
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.
Options
IBEAM ACTIVE SYSTEM
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
IBEAM ACTIVE SYSTEM CLASSICAL
(for nylon-stringed guitars)
Delivering the same dynamically rich, high fidelity sound as the steel string version, the Element Active System Classical is specifically voiced to articulate the frequency response of nylon stringed instruments.
FEATURES
Quick and easy installation
Includes iBeam placement jig (pin bridge guitars only)
Peel-and-stick
Natural string-to-string balance and dynamics
All-discrete Class A preamp for warm, analog sound
AUDIO
REVIEWS
“…the iBeam captured the CJ’s clarity and warmth with astonishing realism. Listening to the playback on headphones, it was easy to believe that the recordings had been made with a quality mic - the sound was that airy and dimensional.” Read more ›
Art Thompson - Guitar Player Magazine
“Where some contact pickups become tubby as they’re turned up, the iBeam was very controllable at all volumes and had excellent punch and presence.” Read more ›
Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“Imagine the natural, balanced tone that only external mic’ing offers, delivered via the convenience and manageability of a pickup.” Read more ›
Mathew Wig - Guitarist Magazine
“If you’re an acoustic guitarist looking for pristine sound, clear ringing highs, strong, tight lows and clarity of tone, you should test drive the iBeam. But take your checkbook with you because you’re going to want to drive it home.” Read more ›
Bob Kilpatrick - Christian Musician Magazine
SUPPORT
Product Manual
iBeam Active System Installation Manual and User’s Guide (PDF)
Please Note: LR Baggs products must be installed by an authorized LR Baggs dealer to qualify for warranty coverage. Technical assistance will not be provided for home or hobbyist installations.