Topmusicanswers
- What is piezo pickup?
- Are piezo pickups any good?
- Do I need a preamp with a piezo pickup?
- What is an active piezo pickup?
What is piezo pickup?
A piezo pickup is very different. ... The reason is simple: piezo pickups work by picking up the actual vibrations of the string and the instrument. That's why they've typically been used as pickups for acoustic instruments, like nylon-string guitars that wouldn't work with a magnetic pickup.
Are piezo pickups any good?
Pros. Piezo pickups detect their vibrations from the saddle of the guitar, where the strings are particularly tight. As a result, the sound is often extremely bright and clear, with plenty of attack – every note is defined. They have a broad dynamic range, so the nuances of your playing shine through pretty accurately.
Do I need a preamp with a piezo pickup?
If you are using a piezoelectric pickup or a passive electric violin, or an active violin with a high impedance output, you do need a preamp to connect to a sound board. ... Piezo pickups produce a high impedance (Hi-Z) output, while most amps and audio mixers are designed to accept a low impedance (Lo-Z) input.
What is an active piezo pickup?
An active pickup is very similar to a passive pickup, but it has an battery, to work sort of like a gain boost, this increases the output of the pickup. Its good for distortion and overdrive, but some people say they sound dry and lifeless.
