Balance between the microphone and magnetic signals is controlled by a
small rotary blend control, located underneath the pickup. Move the wheel
towards the treble strings for more pickup, and towards the bass strings for
more microphone.
CUSTOM BLEND
For the flagship of the line, we start with the same feature set as the Rare
Earth™ Blend (see above), then add convenient internal / external micro-
phone mounts and deluxe visual appointments. A precision milled ebony top
and machined miniature brass coaxial connectors lend an understated ele-
gance to the Rare Earth™ Custom Blend.
To place the microphone outside the instrument, simply loosen the threaded
collar at the end of the gooseneck and re-fasten it to the connector on top of
the pickup. To protect your guitar's finish, we suggest that you remove an
externally mounted microphone before storing the instrument in its case.
Microphone Placement
To combine microphone and pickup signals, it is best to first find an optimum
"sweet spot" for the microphone. The best spot for the microphone is sub-
jective and depends on your personal preference. We recommend that you
take the time to experiment with microphone placement until you find a posi-
tion you like.
Here are some suggestions to get you started:
With the pickup plugged into an amplifier, begin by moving the rotary blend
control so that only the microphone signal is present. Start with the
microphone capsule parallel to the soundboard. Point it toward the edge of
the soundhole to emphasize more bass. Once you find a position you like,
blend in the pickup to taste.
ACTIVE MAGNETIC SOUNDHOLE PICKUP
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