Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed)

Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Full Version)

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[Poll]

Audio Technica AT831b

33% (2)

Bartlett Audio Guitar Mic

50% (3)

K&K Meridian Microphone

16% (1)

Acousticon GHS-A141

0% (0)

Total Votes : 6

(last vote on : Sep. 5 2013 17:26:58)

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thedurphy -> Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Aug. 31 2013 7:14:43)
Hey everyone. This is a continuation of a previous post I made on the 'Audio Recording Advice' column which can be found here. Just bought a francisco navarro concert flamenco. It is actually still being made:) I was going to have a pickup system installed but then opted against it on the count that I do not want to alter the guitar in anyway. IMHO, electronics can get outdated; guitars just build character. Anyway, I was wondering about ways I can output it through an acoustic amp. These are the stipulations... 1. I have to be able to stand and play, and move around while playing (i know what you are thinking, but just bare with me) 2. This would eliminate normal instrument mic options since they are stationary 3. Do not want to alter the guitar in any way; no if's, and's, or but's 4. ~$300 Just wanted to clarify any confusion I basically want the mobility of a regular acoustic-electric (ones you buy at factory guitar retailers) without altering the guitar in anyway. I think my stipulations may have confused some people. Thank you for all the suggestions. These are the Choices 1. Audio Technica AT831b 2. Bartlett Audio Guitar Mic (phantom powered) 3. K&K Meridian Microphone RECENTLY ADDED (Since the poll options may grow depending on the suggestions made, I am opening up the polls to allow multiple choices. This following area is for options that have been added since the original post) 4. Acousticon GHS-A141 Thank you Alval for the suggestion! If there are any mics that fit the requirements and you would like me to add to the poll, just respond to this message. Thank you for voting, and thank you to all who suggested on the previous post! Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

mark indigo -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (Aug. 31 2013 14:14:03)
btw the Audio Technica I use is AT831b not 931

thedurphy -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (Aug. 31 2013 19:18:36)
It was the AT831b and I have made the corrections. There is no 931..ooops:)

davidheis_24 -> [Deleted] (Aug. 31 2013 20:45:50)
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Miguel de Maria -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Sep. 1 2013 4:24:51)
These conditions you've stipulated just don't add up. Guitars are tools (especially student-grade guitars). Get a pickup with a plug in the endblock. If you want to do the Peret thing, get a wireless pack you can stick on your belt.

thedurphy -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Sep. 1 2013 10:10:00)
I appreciate your response, Miguel. Unfortunately, it offers no valuable contribution to the post/poll. I asked for members to vote on which non-altering pickup/mic system (~$300) they would recommend out of previously selected items and/or suggest possible choices that meet the criteria that I may have overlooked. Your response was simply for me to get a pickup system... quote: ORIGINAL: Miguel de Maria Get a pickup with a plug in the endblock. Since I have already come to the conclusion that I need a pickup system, hence the reason for this post, I would appreciate a much more precise response to which pickup system you would recommend. Thank you for your time.

Guest -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Sep. 1 2013 11:28:48)
quote: 1. I have to be able to stand and play, and move around while playing (i know what you are thinking, but just bare with me) i think this is what Miguel was commenting on all of the systems above really wont be able for you to that without picking up your pickup/mic of the floor...potentially all the systems above pretty much require that you sit down...{i've owned two of the above the audio technica and the bartlett} the bartlett is the only one that can be hardwired for wireless as far as i know the dpa 4099 can be used as a wireless system [excellent mic with transparent sound ] either way i dont think its going to work with $300 but your choice in the end...i could be wrong... but have seen these types off mics go flying off the guitar with just getting up from a chair, or a slight swing of a a guitar...and the cable can easily be pulled by a number of things in a performance situation you describe...which is how my Bartlett died...fell off then trodden on by a dancer...the audio technica is more problematic all this of course has nothing to do with how each mic sounds... Miguels suggestion is a good one...a working guitar with a pick up that can use a transmitter...

thedurphy -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Sep. 1 2013 15:54:32)
I see where the confusion came in. I wanted the ability to move. More importantly not to be stuck in a chair. Much like how one would connect an acoustic-electric guitar to an amp and still be able to stand up with it. I believe all these systems would allow me to stand up/walk without the need of a wireless transceiver, correct? I would probably have to have a separate clip on my belt for the cable just so all the pressure from the cable does not fall on the mic. Let me simplify. I want the ability of an acoustic electric, without altering the guitar. Thank you, and apologies for the confusion.

Guest -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Sep. 1 2013 16:28:09)
quote: I believe all these systems would allow me to stand up/walk without the need of a wireless transceiver, correct? I would probably have to have a separate clip on my belt for the cable just so all the pressure from the cable does not fall on the mic. Potentially yes One pull/step on the cable by either yours or another's foot is all it takes to pull the belt clip off Just an observation The other missing one here is the mini flex flamenco guitar mic I've used there internal systems and they seem to work well The flamenco model seems to cover the back of the guitar http://www.acousticon.com/MiniFlex2Mic.htm Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

Miguel de Maria -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Sep. 1 2013 18:36:55)
6 posts and he's telling me my input is not valuable!

thedurphy -> RE: Non-Altering Pickup/Mic system ~$300 (multiple selections allowed) (Sep. 1 2013 20:28:54)
No offense intended. Just being honest. You have not voted nor have you offered any suggestions on amplifying the guitar without altering it. Since those were the requests made on this post, your response, to me, was not helpful. Again, no offense intended.

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