This is the proper way to review a product, not talk your audience to death. Thanks!
@mintyswirljoyАй бұрын
This sounds awesome
@mintyswirljoyАй бұрын
A lot of demo's miss the mark and don't get it set up right. But this is perfect.
@richhansen8874Ай бұрын
Interesting video. My feedback is this, they both sound good but the HIFI to me sounds like element with compression on it, which, if you have no choice but to plug straight into a small pan can be good and bad. I've been faced with having to plug into a small lackluster pad with my vtc and be high end of it saved me from sounding muddy. I don't think that would have been the case with the HIFI. I guess tray also pints out the importance of a preamp di for more serious performers as well. I'll stick with vtc for now but in the near future I'm getting a KLŌS 12 string with the Anthem+ installed. Anxious to see how it sounds 😊
@redhatreviewАй бұрын
The anthem is great. I’m sure you’ll like it.
@JoeValenti1968Ай бұрын
in both cases nothing that a simple eq can't fix. both are good
@EternalRecursionАй бұрын
Blending the two would allow you to get the best of each. But then, you would have a variation of the Anthem.
@alfarero777Ай бұрын
Hi the Fishman Aura have boost? or something like that to do solos...?
@redhatreviewАй бұрын
Nope. The platinum pro eq pedal does, but not the aura spectrum DI.
@TimPage-jh7wuАй бұрын
Ok, so I installed the hi fi into an LO0 , sounds pretty good, definitely better than the under saddle baggs in my Lg2 and J45. It’s closer to the real sound of the guitar. Was a pretty easy install. Finger style stuff sounds great, my son has learned a heap of Bruce Cockburn songs and plays them live around here through an Aer compact 60 , so I’ll see how it goes . He has been using a GS mini ekoa plus with the expression system which gets a lot of compliments on sounding good. Hopefully the Gibby with the hifi will give it a nudge.
@redhatreviewАй бұрын
Glad to hear.
@foofghtr2 ай бұрын
Nice guitar but don’t be going Lisa Loeb on me 🤣🤣🤣
@redhatreviewАй бұрын
Not sure what this means, but I’ll do my best. Haha
@TimPage-jh7wu2 ай бұрын
I thought the hi fi would sound better, hopefully it does because I'm about to install one in my sons L00. I have an LG2 with the element like this one , it can sound pretty good when i add a bit of TC Helicon body rez. I also have had a few anthems but they can be boomy .There's an Australian guitar maker down here called "Col Clarke", I don't like the guitars much but the pickups are the best I've heard, I think they might use a bridge plate and mic , unfortunately I don't think they sell them separate. If you get to hear one, you'll know what I mean. I'm kind of hoping the hi fi sounds like the Taylor Expression system which sounds great in the Ekoa plus we have . I'll report back when I've put it in.
@redhatreviewАй бұрын
Do report back. These things are very subjective and direct recordings of acoustic pickups just don’t sound that great. So, while it is informative to hear them direct, what they sound like live is what really matters. I’ve tried a Cole Clark in a store. Never live. Very impressive pickup system. I am personally looking forward to trying HiFi Duet, yet with cautious optimism.
@kenrisling2 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this kind of comparison. Shopping now for a pickup system for a new, unaltered guitar, so knowing what I want to try out is important. It would be even more helpful for me if you added a third comparison: a recording-grade microphone, so that sound of the guitar itself is understood when listening.
@redhatreviewАй бұрын
That is a good idea. If I do one of these again, I’ll try and incorporate a mic on the guitar for comparison.
@keithdutton17042 ай бұрын
The element was much more crisp the hi fi was muddy
@ramirodelreal5142 ай бұрын
The feedback control of HIFI in large venues is the best I’ve heard. Sometimes you have to focus on what works depending on where are you gonna play most
@redhatreview2 ай бұрын
I agree that factoring in where you play and what those rooms require is really important.
@jackpaulin64882 ай бұрын
Great job!!! thanks
@framelessfilms2 ай бұрын
The ToneDexter II has separate EQs for both the IR image and the unprocessed sound. This is hugely important! Great review by the way!
@redhatreview2 ай бұрын
Everything I’ve read about version 2 sounds like really smart and useful improvements. I still haven’t tried one, but glad to see innovation still happening.
@framelessfilms2 ай бұрын
@@redhatreview …also, no problem with the Tonedexter 2 and capturing an IR that isn’t already pretty balanced.
@MustangJohnny853 ай бұрын
HiFi muddy
@beaugagne13 ай бұрын
I think I prefer the Element. The HiFi really picks up the voice of the soundboard and internal resonance of the body, which is great, but it comes at the cost of much of the clarity you get from the Element.
@redhatreview3 ай бұрын
It all comes down to personal preference with this stuff. Play what you like and don’t worry about what others think.
@ClaytonWillisMusic3 ай бұрын
Each is lacking something different.
@redhatreview3 ай бұрын
Such is the nature of acoustic pickups.
@rayrawlyk77763 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your reviews: thanks! I’m thinking of replacing my Taylor p/u with the HiFi-your insights helped me out!
@redhatreview3 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@JustAGuitarPlayer3 ай бұрын
Which pickup do you prefer between the Hi Fi and the Anthem (I saw you’ve done other anthem pickup demos so I’m hoping you have either a memory of each or maybe you have the hi fi installed in one guitar and the anthem in another?) and which pickup is more feedback resistant? Thanks for any info
@redhatreview3 ай бұрын
They are quite different and both very feedback resistant. I think it really comes down to personal preference. What kinds of places do you play and what sort of sound are you wanting? The HiFi is a simpler, punchier, more cutting and direct sound (also quite pleasing), and the anthem is a bit softer and more airy and natural with the mic handling 100% of the tone above 250kHz. I don’t like the anthem with the element blended in much at all and thus am excited for the HiFi duet as it seems like it will be the best of both worlds. Time will tell.
@louispang9664 ай бұрын
To for sharing your insights. Super helpful
@redhatreview3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@erlingmoxness43304 ай бұрын
Hi Red Hat. Thanks for a great review. I also have the TA Amulet but I have found it to be too hot. Did you adjust the volume in the preamp at all? You dont talk about that in your video. Best regards from Percival in Norway 😊
@redhatreview3 ай бұрын
It is a pretty hot pickup, but I haven’t had any trouble with it being too hot in my case. You could try using a preamp with a pad.
@Pieromarras494 ай бұрын
Good morning. Can I use VPDI to record the acoustic guitar in the DAW. Or is it better to do the recording with classical 2 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONES?
@redhatreview4 ай бұрын
You certainly could use the VPDI to record. I would personally always choose microphones in a recording setting if possible.
@csharpminorseven4 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton Red Hat - really useful audio assessment. Best wishes.
@redhatreview4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-vintage35 ай бұрын
every transducer passive pickups have lack of presence eventhough how that is expensive
@piotrkarpienia47795 ай бұрын
I can hear compression here. No EQ sounds better.
@RobertMorrisKnowsStuff5 ай бұрын
I recently had K&K pickup put in. And I just created a voiceprint on my Android S22 of an 2012 HD28V. Grabbed 5 samples. Phone pointed at the guitar 6ish inches from soundhole (neck side).1st was open tuning G-run, 2nd repeated picking pattern except picking right by the bridge. The 3rd sample was noted 5 frets up the neck and picked above the sound hole. Then I added a sample from capo in 2nd fret doing runs in D position (E) and repeated the process with the capo in 5th fret, runs in G position(C)... The voiceprint is outstanding!! Possibly identical to the natural guitar.. Its super close that most people may not notice that it isn't mic'd up!
@mintyswirljoy5 ай бұрын
Really no guitar sounds> LOL
@shred55 ай бұрын
The Element sounds pretty thin and bright, where the Hifi sounds full, maybe a little too much.
@brianlarson93375 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this review and tutorial. I am really hoping to get a better sound out of the Voiceprint using an external mic. I am going to try and hook all this up and give it a shot but between me trying and potentially failing to understand one of these pieces, I am sending this to shortcut the wait in the event you happen to see this comment/question and have a moment to respond. Unlike your situation my interface does not have its own power supply so I am going to use the powered USB hub but I did not understand this portion of your instruction. I totally realize it is my own lack of knowledge of some basics but I am willing to admit that. Here is my understanding of connections from iPhone backwards. iPhone to camera adapter to Sabrent adapter to 1/8 plug to audio interface which is an M-Audio M-Track 2x2. Because it does not have its own power source I have that plugged into powered USB hub which is plugged in. I have the other end of that USB hub plugged into my computer which seems to maybe be an unnecessary step? Regardless, either with it plugged into my computer or not, I am not getting the external mic to register at all with the app. I have the phantom power on and it is registering with the interface but not the app. I have tried shutting down the app, starting it with the camera adapter plugged into the phone and then unplugging it and plugging it back in. I have tried having all plugged in before starting the app. Either way it is not registering any sound. I have adjusted the gain as well. Nothing. I completely understand it may be user error. I am hoping there is a simple solution that someone has. I do not mind being humbled. I just want to get this to work. The quality you produced is so much better than the iPhone mic alone. If I can't get this to work I will likely sell the VPDI. Please help if you can.
@michaeltritter27435 ай бұрын
I'm sure this is going to be a difficult, subtle choice, likely the same quality levels only with different characters ... I'm ready to listen and ... erm, what??? It wasn't even close! I loved one and hated the other. Thank you for clarifying my choice so thoroughly.
@redhatreview5 ай бұрын
Happy to help
@glp0465 ай бұрын
Thsnk you sir! Youve helped me decide between the alvarez masterworks mg70ce and the eastman ac422ce
@redhatreview5 ай бұрын
Glad to be of service.
@wellnesswisdom-vi2sb5 ай бұрын
You should show your EQ Curve....
@redhatreview5 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea. If I make another video, I’ll be sure to include the eq.
@88omarz5 ай бұрын
Wanna hear what you think of the new one
@redhatreview5 ай бұрын
I’m looking forward to hearing more about it and will probably try it out for myself when it’s out.
@JohnDoe-xr5is5 ай бұрын
My main gigging guitar is a Larrivee OM with a LR Baggs Anthem. The Anthem on it's own sounds the best of any acoustic pickup I've ever used. The Aura sounds don't do anything for me. I set the Aura on 0% effect....100% guitar/Anthem. I've tried and tried, but none of the internal Aura sounds improve my tone. I follow the instructions where they say a mixture of guitar/Aura is best...don't use 100% aura tones. So many of the internal Aura tones have this weird midrange honk about them. But I continue to use the Aura for two reasons: 1) I have eq adjustment at my feet. I don't have to go over to the mixer and try to change it there. 2) The compressor is awesome. I tried a few cheap compressors, and they were awful, so I came back to the Aura. I do have a 12 string with an undersaddle (with the horrible quack) and I do mix in a little bit of tone from the Aura.
@redhatreview5 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t use the aura imaging with an anthem either.
@chrisfonteneau52116 ай бұрын
I prefer the element it has a brighter sound.
@johntremblay65526 ай бұрын
Anybody know if once comfortable with the LR Baggs HiFi you can remove the included tape and instead epoxy them down like man other pickups like K&K to get better marrage to the sound board (think it could be better vs. lossy through the included tape)?
@johntremblay65526 ай бұрын
Anybody know if once comfortable with the LR Baggs HiFi you can remove the included tape and instead epoxy them down like man other pickups like K&K to get better marrage to the sound board (think it could be better vs. lossy through the included tape)?
@redhatreview5 ай бұрын
Give it a try and let us know what differences it makes. Baggs doesn’t recommend it, but it’s only a matter of time before someone tries it.
@JohnDoe-xr5is6 ай бұрын
Element: Quack and lacking bass...typical under saddle tone. HIFI: more natural sounding, but too much bass on this recording...it can be dialed out. I would like to see an LR Baggs Anthem using the HIFI instead of the under saddle. (but keep the mic) That would most likely be the best ever.
@redhatreview6 ай бұрын
I agree that an Anthem with HiFi wound be a great system and I am hoping that it’s coming soon!
@tommc496 ай бұрын
Honestly, I didn't like either one. Element was tinny and the hifi was muddy, compressed. I sure the eq could be adjusted on either to sound better.
@redhatreview6 ай бұрын
I’m curious. What do you use?
@tommc496 ай бұрын
I don't use any at this point. I'm just researching what's available for a guitar I'm planning to buy. There are so many variables involved in recorded reviews, it's difficult to make a decision. Any given product may sound good in one review and bad in another. @@redhatreview
@redhatreview6 ай бұрын
Got it. There are a lot of factors including personal preference and the environments you play in. Best of luck in your search.
@davekguitars7 ай бұрын
HIfi vs Lyric ? I've been really happy with a Lyric in my Larrivee.. but getting a new Larrivee and wondering about this..m.
@redhatreview6 ай бұрын
I don’t have a lot of experience with the lyric, but I would say the lyric is more natural sounding and if it’s working for you in, just enjoy it. The HiFi is more feedback prone and more of a punchy/direct sound, but that doesn’t make it better or worse. Just different.
@scottschmittmusic7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MAFoster847 ай бұрын
Well I’m waiting for my Epiphone J45 IBG to come and was planning on the VTC but this video changed my mind. I’ll be getting the HiFi!
@redhatreview7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@Darltornjacket7 ай бұрын
HiFi hands down
@robertoleme31737 ай бұрын
To me the HiFi sounds more natural which I prefer!
@rstevenhanson7 ай бұрын
How does this compare to the Boss AD-10?
@redhatreview7 ай бұрын
I haven’t used the Boss AD-10, but to my knowledge the boss does not have any impulse response capability, so sort of apples to oranges in terms of what they are aiming at.
@savsongs13067 ай бұрын
I was thinking of getting this product I just bought a Martin D-42 with Koa back and sides and am having an LR Baggs Anthem installed. I have a question, what are the settings for instance the top setting says dreadnaught, but then at the bottom it says user images which I assume are the mic'd up versions of some guitar? I haven't seen anyone explain what the different guitar style settings represent above the User Images button? Like what is the difference between having the button on Dreadnaught vs User Images?
@redhatreview7 ай бұрын
User images are ones you can download from the Fishman Aura software and upload to the pedal. All other categories are factory installed by fishman. In general, the best images are going to be closest to your actual guitar. Shape, size, woods, etc. but sometimes other images just work. I highly recommend going through the image library and trying as many as you can to find good matches and out those on the pedal to use.
@smandez20237 ай бұрын
What a thorough and insightful review! I was on the fence having tried the K&K PM, JJB 330, endless USTs and soundhole (mag) pickups, as some of these were great sounding. Having said that, every pickup has limitations, and this one is no exception. However, for a person who really wants a dynamic pickup with great sounding top end, while retaining the best qualities of SBTs, this sounds like a great option. I love a pure, clean, and balanced sound and the HiFi seems to really deliver here. Thanks for the tips on EQ too. I just bought one of these.
@MrAuell7 ай бұрын
great voice! guitar is worth it at that price.
@tueseptlikha72747 ай бұрын
that strum on hifi definitely sounded really beautiful
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This is the proper way to review a product, not talk your audience to death. Thanks!
This sounds awesome
A lot of demo's miss the mark and don't get it set up right. But this is perfect.
Interesting video. My feedback is this, they both sound good but the HIFI to me sounds like element with compression on it, which, if you have no choice but to plug straight into a small pan can be good and bad. I've been faced with having to plug into a small lackluster pad with my vtc and be high end of it saved me from sounding muddy. I don't think that would have been the case with the HIFI. I guess tray also pints out the importance of a preamp di for more serious performers as well. I'll stick with vtc for now but in the near future I'm getting a KLŌS 12 string with the Anthem+ installed. Anxious to see how it sounds 😊
The anthem is great. I’m sure you’ll like it.
in both cases nothing that a simple eq can't fix. both are good
Blending the two would allow you to get the best of each. But then, you would have a variation of the Anthem.
Hi the Fishman Aura have boost? or something like that to do solos...?
Nope. The platinum pro eq pedal does, but not the aura spectrum DI.
Ok, so I installed the hi fi into an LO0 , sounds pretty good, definitely better than the under saddle baggs in my Lg2 and J45. It’s closer to the real sound of the guitar. Was a pretty easy install. Finger style stuff sounds great, my son has learned a heap of Bruce Cockburn songs and plays them live around here through an Aer compact 60 , so I’ll see how it goes . He has been using a GS mini ekoa plus with the expression system which gets a lot of compliments on sounding good. Hopefully the Gibby with the hifi will give it a nudge.
Glad to hear.
Nice guitar but don’t be going Lisa Loeb on me 🤣🤣🤣
Not sure what this means, but I’ll do my best. Haha
I thought the hi fi would sound better, hopefully it does because I'm about to install one in my sons L00. I have an LG2 with the element like this one , it can sound pretty good when i add a bit of TC Helicon body rez. I also have had a few anthems but they can be boomy .There's an Australian guitar maker down here called "Col Clarke", I don't like the guitars much but the pickups are the best I've heard, I think they might use a bridge plate and mic , unfortunately I don't think they sell them separate. If you get to hear one, you'll know what I mean. I'm kind of hoping the hi fi sounds like the Taylor Expression system which sounds great in the Ekoa plus we have . I'll report back when I've put it in.
Do report back. These things are very subjective and direct recordings of acoustic pickups just don’t sound that great. So, while it is informative to hear them direct, what they sound like live is what really matters. I’ve tried a Cole Clark in a store. Never live. Very impressive pickup system. I am personally looking forward to trying HiFi Duet, yet with cautious optimism.
I really appreciate this kind of comparison. Shopping now for a pickup system for a new, unaltered guitar, so knowing what I want to try out is important. It would be even more helpful for me if you added a third comparison: a recording-grade microphone, so that sound of the guitar itself is understood when listening.
That is a good idea. If I do one of these again, I’ll try and incorporate a mic on the guitar for comparison.
The element was much more crisp the hi fi was muddy
The feedback control of HIFI in large venues is the best I’ve heard. Sometimes you have to focus on what works depending on where are you gonna play most
I agree that factoring in where you play and what those rooms require is really important.
Great job!!! thanks
The ToneDexter II has separate EQs for both the IR image and the unprocessed sound. This is hugely important! Great review by the way!
Everything I’ve read about version 2 sounds like really smart and useful improvements. I still haven’t tried one, but glad to see innovation still happening.
@@redhatreview …also, no problem with the Tonedexter 2 and capturing an IR that isn’t already pretty balanced.
HiFi muddy
I think I prefer the Element. The HiFi really picks up the voice of the soundboard and internal resonance of the body, which is great, but it comes at the cost of much of the clarity you get from the Element.
It all comes down to personal preference with this stuff. Play what you like and don’t worry about what others think.
Each is lacking something different.
Such is the nature of acoustic pickups.
I really appreciate your reviews: thanks! I’m thinking of replacing my Taylor p/u with the HiFi-your insights helped me out!
Glad to help!
Which pickup do you prefer between the Hi Fi and the Anthem (I saw you’ve done other anthem pickup demos so I’m hoping you have either a memory of each or maybe you have the hi fi installed in one guitar and the anthem in another?) and which pickup is more feedback resistant? Thanks for any info
They are quite different and both very feedback resistant. I think it really comes down to personal preference. What kinds of places do you play and what sort of sound are you wanting? The HiFi is a simpler, punchier, more cutting and direct sound (also quite pleasing), and the anthem is a bit softer and more airy and natural with the mic handling 100% of the tone above 250kHz. I don’t like the anthem with the element blended in much at all and thus am excited for the HiFi duet as it seems like it will be the best of both worlds. Time will tell.
To for sharing your insights. Super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Red Hat. Thanks for a great review. I also have the TA Amulet but I have found it to be too hot. Did you adjust the volume in the preamp at all? You dont talk about that in your video. Best regards from Percival in Norway 😊
It is a pretty hot pickup, but I haven’t had any trouble with it being too hot in my case. You could try using a preamp with a pad.
Good morning. Can I use VPDI to record the acoustic guitar in the DAW. Or is it better to do the recording with classical 2 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONES?
You certainly could use the VPDI to record. I would personally always choose microphones in a recording setting if possible.
Thanks a ton Red Hat - really useful audio assessment. Best wishes.
Glad it was helpful!
every transducer passive pickups have lack of presence eventhough how that is expensive
I can hear compression here. No EQ sounds better.
I recently had K&K pickup put in. And I just created a voiceprint on my Android S22 of an 2012 HD28V. Grabbed 5 samples. Phone pointed at the guitar 6ish inches from soundhole (neck side).1st was open tuning G-run, 2nd repeated picking pattern except picking right by the bridge. The 3rd sample was noted 5 frets up the neck and picked above the sound hole. Then I added a sample from capo in 2nd fret doing runs in D position (E) and repeated the process with the capo in 5th fret, runs in G position(C)... The voiceprint is outstanding!! Possibly identical to the natural guitar.. Its super close that most people may not notice that it isn't mic'd up!
Really no guitar sounds> LOL
The Element sounds pretty thin and bright, where the Hifi sounds full, maybe a little too much.
Thanks so much for this review and tutorial. I am really hoping to get a better sound out of the Voiceprint using an external mic. I am going to try and hook all this up and give it a shot but between me trying and potentially failing to understand one of these pieces, I am sending this to shortcut the wait in the event you happen to see this comment/question and have a moment to respond. Unlike your situation my interface does not have its own power supply so I am going to use the powered USB hub but I did not understand this portion of your instruction. I totally realize it is my own lack of knowledge of some basics but I am willing to admit that. Here is my understanding of connections from iPhone backwards. iPhone to camera adapter to Sabrent adapter to 1/8 plug to audio interface which is an M-Audio M-Track 2x2. Because it does not have its own power source I have that plugged into powered USB hub which is plugged in. I have the other end of that USB hub plugged into my computer which seems to maybe be an unnecessary step? Regardless, either with it plugged into my computer or not, I am not getting the external mic to register at all with the app. I have the phantom power on and it is registering with the interface but not the app. I have tried shutting down the app, starting it with the camera adapter plugged into the phone and then unplugging it and plugging it back in. I have tried having all plugged in before starting the app. Either way it is not registering any sound. I have adjusted the gain as well. Nothing. I completely understand it may be user error. I am hoping there is a simple solution that someone has. I do not mind being humbled. I just want to get this to work. The quality you produced is so much better than the iPhone mic alone. If I can't get this to work I will likely sell the VPDI. Please help if you can.
I'm sure this is going to be a difficult, subtle choice, likely the same quality levels only with different characters ... I'm ready to listen and ... erm, what??? It wasn't even close! I loved one and hated the other. Thank you for clarifying my choice so thoroughly.
Happy to help
Thsnk you sir! Youve helped me decide between the alvarez masterworks mg70ce and the eastman ac422ce
Glad to be of service.
You should show your EQ Curve....
That’s a good idea. If I make another video, I’ll be sure to include the eq.
Wanna hear what you think of the new one
I’m looking forward to hearing more about it and will probably try it out for myself when it’s out.
My main gigging guitar is a Larrivee OM with a LR Baggs Anthem. The Anthem on it's own sounds the best of any acoustic pickup I've ever used. The Aura sounds don't do anything for me. I set the Aura on 0% effect....100% guitar/Anthem. I've tried and tried, but none of the internal Aura sounds improve my tone. I follow the instructions where they say a mixture of guitar/Aura is best...don't use 100% aura tones. So many of the internal Aura tones have this weird midrange honk about them. But I continue to use the Aura for two reasons: 1) I have eq adjustment at my feet. I don't have to go over to the mixer and try to change it there. 2) The compressor is awesome. I tried a few cheap compressors, and they were awful, so I came back to the Aura. I do have a 12 string with an undersaddle (with the horrible quack) and I do mix in a little bit of tone from the Aura.
I wouldn’t use the aura imaging with an anthem either.
I prefer the element it has a brighter sound.
Anybody know if once comfortable with the LR Baggs HiFi you can remove the included tape and instead epoxy them down like man other pickups like K&K to get better marrage to the sound board (think it could be better vs. lossy through the included tape)?
Anybody know if once comfortable with the LR Baggs HiFi you can remove the included tape and instead epoxy them down like man other pickups like K&K to get better marrage to the sound board (think it could be better vs. lossy through the included tape)?
Give it a try and let us know what differences it makes. Baggs doesn’t recommend it, but it’s only a matter of time before someone tries it.
Element: Quack and lacking bass...typical under saddle tone. HIFI: more natural sounding, but too much bass on this recording...it can be dialed out. I would like to see an LR Baggs Anthem using the HIFI instead of the under saddle. (but keep the mic) That would most likely be the best ever.
I agree that an Anthem with HiFi wound be a great system and I am hoping that it’s coming soon!
Honestly, I didn't like either one. Element was tinny and the hifi was muddy, compressed. I sure the eq could be adjusted on either to sound better.
I’m curious. What do you use?
I don't use any at this point. I'm just researching what's available for a guitar I'm planning to buy. There are so many variables involved in recorded reviews, it's difficult to make a decision. Any given product may sound good in one review and bad in another. @@redhatreview
Got it. There are a lot of factors including personal preference and the environments you play in. Best of luck in your search.
HIfi vs Lyric ? I've been really happy with a Lyric in my Larrivee.. but getting a new Larrivee and wondering about this..m.
I don’t have a lot of experience with the lyric, but I would say the lyric is more natural sounding and if it’s working for you in, just enjoy it. The HiFi is more feedback prone and more of a punchy/direct sound, but that doesn’t make it better or worse. Just different.
Thanks!
Well I’m waiting for my Epiphone J45 IBG to come and was planning on the VTC but this video changed my mind. I’ll be getting the HiFi!
Glad it was helpful.
HiFi hands down
To me the HiFi sounds more natural which I prefer!
How does this compare to the Boss AD-10?
I haven’t used the Boss AD-10, but to my knowledge the boss does not have any impulse response capability, so sort of apples to oranges in terms of what they are aiming at.
I was thinking of getting this product I just bought a Martin D-42 with Koa back and sides and am having an LR Baggs Anthem installed. I have a question, what are the settings for instance the top setting says dreadnaught, but then at the bottom it says user images which I assume are the mic'd up versions of some guitar? I haven't seen anyone explain what the different guitar style settings represent above the User Images button? Like what is the difference between having the button on Dreadnaught vs User Images?
User images are ones you can download from the Fishman Aura software and upload to the pedal. All other categories are factory installed by fishman. In general, the best images are going to be closest to your actual guitar. Shape, size, woods, etc. but sometimes other images just work. I highly recommend going through the image library and trying as many as you can to find good matches and out those on the pedal to use.
What a thorough and insightful review! I was on the fence having tried the K&K PM, JJB 330, endless USTs and soundhole (mag) pickups, as some of these were great sounding. Having said that, every pickup has limitations, and this one is no exception. However, for a person who really wants a dynamic pickup with great sounding top end, while retaining the best qualities of SBTs, this sounds like a great option. I love a pure, clean, and balanced sound and the HiFi seems to really deliver here. Thanks for the tips on EQ too. I just bought one of these.
great voice! guitar is worth it at that price.
that strum on hifi definitely sounded really beautiful