Schatten Design HFN Player VT aktiv

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Schatten Design HFN Player VT aktiv

Schatten Design

HFN Player VT aktiv

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 447016
Model: HFN Player VT aktiv
Category: Tranducers
Price: $218.90

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The Schatten HFN Player VT aktiv is a solid choice for acoustic guitarists needing amplified sound with a natural feel. It's particularly great for performers who battle feedback or want a clean, straightforward amplified tone without a lot of fuss – think singer-songwriters and gigging acoustic players.

Product Description

  • Schatten Design HFN Player VT aktiv
  • Pickup for Western Guitar
  • With endpin preamp
  • 9 V Battery operation with approx. 2000 h runtime
  • Discreet volume / tone control for mounting in the sound hole
  • Installation directly on the top
  • below the bridge
  • Installation using double-sided special adhesive tape or special adhesive
  • Balanced and extremely authentic sound reproduction
  • Excellent anti-feedback properties
  • Suitable for all body types
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Plastic foot
  • Completely pre-wired
  • Includes endpin socket and mounting material
PROS
  • • Excellent feedback rejection, especially useful for stage work
  • • Schatten's HFN element delivers a remarkably natural acoustic tone
  • • Preamp provides clean gain and subtle tone shaping capability
  • • Simple, pre-wired design simplifies installation and avoids soldering
CONS
  • • Plastic endpin foot feels somewhat fragile compared to metal options
  • • Adhesive mounting can leave residue if removal is attempted
  • • Tone control's range is limited, not a full EQ

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Key Features

Type Piezo Transducer with Preamp
Installation Double-sided adhesive tape or specialized adhesive
Frequency Range 20Hz - 20kHz (approximate, dependent on guitar)
Output Balanced 1/4'" TRS
Weight Approximately 2.5 oz (including preamp and battery)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HFN element offers a more acoustic-like tone, lacking the 'magnetic' edge, but it requires careful placement for optimal balance.
The battery is standard 9V and easily accessible; a fresh battery ensures optimal preamp performance and signal clarity.
Absolutely, the balanced TRS output is ideal for connection to most wireless systems, ensuring a clean and reliable signal.

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