LR Baggs Pickup Systems | IBeam Active

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.

Quick and easy installation

• Includes iBeam placement jig (pin bridge guitars only)
• Peel-and-stick
• Natural string-to-string balance and dynamics
• Fits most X-Braced guitars
• All-discrete Class A preamp for warm, analog sound

“Imagine the natural, balanced tone that only external mic’ing offers, delivered via the convenience and manageability of a pickup.” – Guitarist Magazine

“Listening to the playback on headphones, it was easy to believe that the recordings had been made with a quality mic – the sound was that airy and dimensional.” – Guitar Player Magazine