L.R.Baggs Lyric Microphone Classical

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L.R.Baggs Lyric Microphone Classical

L.R.Baggs

Lyric Microphone Classical

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Product Info

Article Number: 333479
Model: Lyric Microphone Classical
Price: $295.90

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The Lyric is a serious step up for classical guitar amplification. It's essentially a miniature, high-quality microphone inside your guitar, capturing a remarkably natural tone and offering excellent feedback rejection. If you're a serious nylon string player needing a premium, studio-quality amplified sound, this is a fantastic option.

Product Description

  • L.R.Baggs Lyric Microphone Classical
  • Pickup for Classical Guitar with Nylon Strings
  • Real analog microphone technology
  • TRU MIC noise reduction technology
  • Specially developed compressor / EQ technology
  • Adjustable microphone presence (sound hole)
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Incl. cable and output socket
PROS
  • • Excellent natural mic reproduction for nylon string clarity
  • • TRU MIC drastically reduces feedback and stage noise
  • • Built-in compressor/EQ smooths dynamics and shapes tone
  • • Compact design minimizes acoustic disruption within the soundhole
CONS
  • • Limited to classical/nylon string guitars; unsuitable for steel-string
  • • Microphone placement can be finicky for optimal tone
  • • Higher price point compared to basic piezo transducers

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Key Features

Type Microphone Transducer
Installation Soundhole mount with adjustable positioning
Frequency Range 20Hz - 20kHz (typical for studio mics, but pickup response is shaped)
Output High-Impedance (1M Ohm), balanced XLR
Cable Included 1/4 in TRS cable
Weight Approximately 4 oz

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Frequently Asked Questions

It uses a sophisticated noise-canceling algorithm to isolate the guitar’s signal, significantly reducing stage rumble and feedback without coloring the tone – it's subtle but effective.
While the EQ is useful, a quality preamp will further enhance the signal and provide more tonal shaping options; it’s designed to work well with external preamps.
It does require some experimentation; small adjustments to the microphone's position within the soundhole can significantly alter the tonal balance, so be prepared to tweak it for your specific guitar.

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