Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Humbucking Soundhole Pickup | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole Pickup combines warm humbucking pickup technology with a flexible cardioid microphone for the ultimate acoustic amplification solution. This professional-grade system delivers exceptional string balance and clarity while capturing the natural resonance and body tone of your acoustic guitar. Ideal for performing guitarists who demand studio-quality sound with complete tonal control in live settings.
Product Overview
The Rare Earth Mic Blend features a humbucking pickup design with neodymium magnet technology that produces warm, full-bodied tone without the noise interference common in single-coil designs. The active electronics provide increased output and enhanced clarity while maintaining the natural acoustic character of your instrument. The sleek black finish integrates seamlessly with any guitar aesthetic while remaining unobtrusive during performance.
The integrated flexible cardioid microphone captures the air and resonance around your guitar's soundhole, adding depth and dimension to the magnetic pickup's direct string signal. The easily accessible mic/pickup blend control allows you to dial in the perfect balance between the focused articulation of the pickup and the natural ambiance of the microphone. This dual-source approach delivers professional acoustic tone that outperforms single-source pickup systems.
Installation requires no permanent modifications to your acoustic guitar, preserving its value and original construction. The pre-wired output jack offers flexible mounting options for clean, professional appearance. The microphone bass extension/roll-off switch provides tonal shaping options to match different playing styles and venue acoustics, giving you complete control over your amplified sound.
Ideal For
- Live performers seeking rich, natural acoustic tone with studio-quality depth
- Fingerstyle players who need to capture both string attack and body resonance
- Singer-songwriters requiring versatile tonal options across multiple venues
- Recording artists wanting professional acoustic sound without external microphone setup
- Professional musicians who demand hum-free performance in electrically noisy environments
Ideal For
- Live performers seeking rich, natural acoustic tone with studio-quality depth
- Fingerstyle players who need to capture both string attack and body resonance
- Singer-songwriters requiring versatile tonal options across multiple venues
- Recording artists wanting professional acoustic sound without external microphone setup
- Professional musicians who demand hum-free performance in electrically noisy environments
Key Features
Humbucking Pickup Design
The warm, full-bodied humbucking configuration eliminates the hum and noise associated with single-coil pickups while delivering exceptional string-to-string balance. Advanced neodymium magnets provide superior magnetic field strength in a compact design, capturing the full frequency range of your acoustic guitar with remarkable clarity and musicality that enhances both rhythm and lead playing.
Flexible Cardioid Microphone System
The integrated cardioid microphone captures the natural resonance and air movement around your guitar's soundhole, adding organic depth to the magnetic pickup signal. The microphone's flexible positioning allows you to optimize placement for your specific guitar and playing style, while the cardioid pattern reduces feedback and isolates your guitar's sound from stage noise.
Mic/Pickup Blend Control
The easily accessible blend control wheel allows seamless adjustment between pure pickup tone and microphone-enhanced sound during performance. This intuitive control lets you dial in more pickup for focused articulation in loud band settings or add microphone presence for solo performances, giving you complete tonal versatility without reaching for external controls.
Microphone Bass Extension/Roll-Off Switch
The onboard bass switch provides two distinct tonal voicings to match different guitars, playing styles, and venue acoustics. The extension setting enhances low-frequency response for fuller sound in large venues, while the roll-off position tightens the bass response to reduce muddiness in smaller rooms or prevent feedback on boomy stages.
Active Electronics with Extended Battery Life
Low-current active electronics deliver consistent output and tonal clarity while providing up to 100 hours of operation between battery changes. The miniature LR44 batteries mount conveniently on the pickup body, keeping them accessible yet hidden from view during performance while ensuring reliable amplification throughout extended tours and recording sessions.
What's Included
- Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Humbucking Pickup with integrated microphone
- Pre-wired output jack with mounting hardware
- Two LR44 batteries (installed)
- Installation instructions and warranty information
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | PRO-REP-103 |
| Pickup Type | Active humbucking magnetic with microphone |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium |
| Microphone Type | Flexible cardioid |
| Controls | Mic/pickup blend wheel, bass extension/roll-off switch |
| Power Requirements | Two LR44 batteries |
| Battery Life | 100 hours (typical use) |
| Output Jack | Pre-wired, mountable |
| Installation | No permanent modification required |
| Dimensions | 6.55 x 4.9 x 2.85 inches |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional (cardioid) |
| Finish | Black |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic Guitar Pickup Today
Experience the professional sound quality of the Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend pickup at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our experienced staff can demonstrate the tonal versatility of this dual-source pickup system and help you achieve the perfect amplified acoustic sound for live performance and recording. Visit us today or contact our team to learn more about this exceptional soundhole pickup and microphone system.
