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.