New AST Acoustic Transducer from B-Band

June 03, 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 http://www.b-band.com/.

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