New B-Band AST Transducer for Acoustic Instruments
June 5, 2001
B-Band Ltd (formerly EMF Acoustics),
known largely for their B-Band UST undersaddle transducer systems for
acoustic guitar, double bass and violin, introduces the B-Band AST (acoustic
soundboard transducer).
The B-Band AST (model # 15M) is a simple way to add a pickup system to
guitar plus gaining the sound attributes of the exclusive material that
B-Band uses in all their transducers. Besides providing a sound similar
to a studio microphone, the B-Band AST has very high gain before feedback –
unlike a microphone. Although the B-Band AST was designed for acoustic
guitar it can work with some similar instruments as well – for instance
bouzouki.
The B-Band AST attaches to the bridge plate or soundboard, inside the
instrument, with harmless putty that is strong enough to hold for a lifetime
but is also easy to remove if needed. Only one B-Band AST is recommended but
in some unusual situations two B-Band ASTs can be used.
The B-Band AST comes complete as a system with the 2150 endpin preamp,
designed specifically for one or two B-Band AST(s), and has a second input
for an optional sound hole condenser microphone.
Features of the B-Band 2150 / AST (model # 2150-15M) transducer system:
- Condenser acoustic soundboard transducers
-
Operation based on a worldwide patented elastic electret film
- Will fit any acoustic instrument with good access to the inside of the
body
- Reproduces original tone without affecting the instrument acoustically
- Ultra thin
- High gain before feedback
- Wide dynamic range
- 2150 two input endpin preamp
- Switchcraft dual output 1/4" jack
For more information, visit their web site at www.b-band.com. | 
