L.R. Baggs iBeam Active System

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.

FEATURES

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

NOTE: If you would like this pickup installed on an instrument you are purchasing online from us, please choose the "Add Pickup Installation" option (or click here), add the installation product to your cart, and we will install it before shipping it out. It is important to note that if the instrument is returned within the 14-day return window, the cost of the pickup and installation cannot be refunded.