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[ UKULELE with MSP pickup ] What is a Pickup? Let Our MSP Pickup Video Help!

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MSP Pickup is a unique contact pickup, developed and manufactured in Japan, that acts like a microphone for your acoustic instrument. Patented in the U.S. and Japan, its original design uses magnets to attach directly to the instrument's resonating body, providing a clear, natural sound without any sticky adhesives. Below is a video that helps answer common questions like "What is a pickup?" and "What is an amp?". The video also includes a sound comparison between our MSP Pickup and a typical stick-on pickup. We hope you'll find it helpful! |  123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site)  |  123sound.jp SHOP  | #pickup #acousticguitar #ukulele  #musicalinstruments #contactmicrophone #comparison #MSPpickup #amplifier

[ Kalimba with MSP pickup ] The Best Way to Record Your Kalimba at Home

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Have you ever tried to record your kalimba at home, only to be frustrated by unwanted noises? Sounds from outside, family members, or even your air conditioner can easily get picked up by a standard microphone, making it hard to get a clean recording. We have a solution for you! The MSP Pickup is a type of contact microphone that captures sound directly from the vibrations of your instrument. This means it's great at isolating your instrument's sound and minimizing background noise. The MSP Pickup's unique magnetic design makes it incredibly easy to attach to your kalimba. You can simply stick it to a metal part of the instrument or clamp it onto the soundboard using the magnets. This allows for quick setup and ensures that you're capturing the purest sound of your instrument. By using the MSP Pickup and connecting it to a mixer or audio interface for recording, you'll find that your recordings have far less background noise and a much closer, richer sound than wha...