Reviews for MSP ( Magnet Sandwiched Pickup ) for acoustic instruments, new installation mic!

The Chromatic Kalimba presents a unique challenge for amplification. Unlike standard models, its keys are often arranged in two or three tiers, with complex internal structures that vary by maker. A common question for players is: "Can a single sensor effectively capture the nuances of both the upper and lower tiers?" Recently, a customer visited 123sound.jp with their favorite chromatic kalimba and a mini-amp to explore this very question. Testing the Tiered Structure Because the keys and the pressure bar are separated into different sections on a chromatic model, there is often a concern that the volume of the lower tier might drop significantly. For this experiment, we worked closely with the customer to find the most effective placement. We made sure to attach carefully using our magnetic system, positioning the pickup in a way that allows it to sense vibrations from the entire body of the instrument. Real-World Observations To our pleasant surprise, the sound remaine...

We’d like to introduce a creative way to use the MSP Pickup, as demonstrated by musician Yu Soda. By attaching the MSP Pickup to a Kalimba and connecting it to effect pedals, Yu Soda expands the instrument's natural sound. Instead of a simple dry tone, this setup allows for: Added Depth: Using reverb or echo to create a more spacious feel. Layered Sounds: Using delay to build up rich, rhythmic textures. Versatile Expression: Achieving a fuller sound that goes beyond a standard Kalimba. Simple and Non-Invasive Setup The MSP Pickup is a contact piezo pickup with an integrated magnet. If your Kalimba has magnetic metal parts—such as the pressure bar or bridge—you can easily mount the pickup. Because it uses magnets, you can move or remove it in seconds without any adhesives. Just remember to place the pickup gently onto the metal parts to protect the internal sensor. It’s a great tool for anyone looking to experiment with their sound! | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound...

 At a recent kalimba event, the PA engineer kindly provided a review after using the MSP Contact Pickup on every kalimba that appeared on stage. Below is a summary of their setup and impressions from the event. この投稿をInstagramで見る うえだみなこ / Minaco Kalimba(@uedaminaco)がシェアした投稿 Pickup & Setup Details Pickup Used: MSP Pickup (123sound.jp) Mounting Method: Attached directly to the kalimba’s bridge and key area using the MSP’s internal magnet (see reference photo). No tools or modifications required. Signal Chain: MSP Pickup → DI Box (BOSS DI-1) → XLR Cable → Yamaha Mixer PA Engineer’s Impressions As this was a one-person PA operation with no rehearsal time, all equalizing and balance adjustments had to be done through headphones alone. Despite the challenging conditions, the audience feedback was positive, which was a relief for the engineer. This was their first time mixing kalimbas using the MSP Pickup, and they noted that there was no feedback at all , and ...

This post features a customer’s beautifully recorded kalimba performance using the MSP Contact Pickup . The piece is John Lennon’s “Imagine,” played on a 34-key chromatic kalimba, captured through a clean line recording. The MSP Pickup is a magnetic contact pickup with an internal magnet built into the body. If the kalimba’s bridge or keys are made of magnetic metal, the pickup can simply be attached by letting it snap into place—no tools, no modifications, and no hassle. Because many kalimba players own multiple instruments, the MSP Pickup is also highly economical . It can be moved from one kalimba to another in seconds, making it an ideal choice for performers who switch instruments frequently or enjoy exploring different tonal ranges. The result is a natural, resonant kalimba sound that is easy to record in studio settings or for online content. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #MSPPickup #Kalimba #KalimbaRecording #ContactPickup #JohnLennonImagine ...

Giving the Kalimba a New Voice — Using the MSP Pickup for Electric Expression The kalimba is often played as an acoustic instrument, but with the right gear, it can be transformed into an electric instrument, expanding its expressive range with effects and layers of sound. This time, we’d like to introduce a great example of that transformation. The video below was kindly shared by Yuu Souda (Earth Musician), whom we’ve featured before on our blog. In this setup, he attached our MSP Pickup—a contact microphone that captures the natural resonance of acoustic instruments—to his kalimba, then routed the sound through an effect pedal. This allows a single kalimba to produce deep, layered tones with rich spatial depth. The MSP Pickup is a patented magnetic contact piezo pickup, designed and manufactured in Japan. Its unique feature is a built-in magnet that allows it to be easily attached to any ferromagnetic metal part—such as the keys or bars of a kalimba—without any modification or damag...

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...

この投稿をInstagramで見る カリンバ_Hiro(@kalimba_rococo)がシェアした投稿 The round black object on the bridge of the kalimba (Ling Ting 17keys) in this video is a contact pickup called an MSP pickup. This MSP pickup has built-in strong magnets, so it can be easily attached by simply attracting the MSP pickup and the bridge. As the MSP pickup is a kind of contact pickups, it is less likely to pick up surrounding noise, making it easy to record at home. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #pickup #kalimba #magneticpickup #easyinstallation #microphone #contactpickup

この投稿をInstagramで見る うえだみなこ(@uedaminaco)がシェアした投稿 The Kalimba player on this video recorded "Auld Lang Syne" with a contact  pickup, MSP pickup. MSP pickup can be attached on the bridge of the Kalimba easily with the MSP pickup's magnetic force. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #kalimba #perfoemance #song #AuldLangSyne #magnetic #pickup #contactpickup #mic 

Song: The Prelude (from Final Fantasy) https://jp.finalfantasy.com    Kalimba: seeds 34keys (C scale)    Pickup mic: MSP pickup https://123sound.jp YouTube @msp123soundjp     Audio interface: YAMAHA AG06MK2 W    Camera: Canon EOS R   The player in the movie uses a MSP pickup on the 34 keys Kalimba. MSP pickup can be attached the bridge of the kalimba with MSP pickup's magnetic force. It is very easy to remove and switch MSP pickup to other Kalimba. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #MSPpickup #kalimba #34keys #magnetpickup #easy 

Recording with: KALIMBA: onetone OTKL-02/MH PICKUP for Kalimba: 123sound.jp MSP pickup MIC for Vocal: SHURE SM58SE AUDIO INTERFACE: YAMAHA AG06MK2 W MSP pickup is a contact pickup with patent granted from Japan. The installation is very easy. Just put MSP pickup on the bridge of your Kalimba or sandwich the soundboard of your kalimba with MSP pickup's magnetic force. For more information: https://123sound.jp/msp_e.html | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #MSPpickup #magnetpickup #magneticpickup #magnet #pcikup #mic #kalimba #recording #equipment

[ ONETONE 17keys kalimba ] made of Mahogany Wood [ SUMIYAKA 17keys kalimba ] made of walnut wood These videos have comparing test for ONETONE 17keys kalimba and SUMIYAKA 17keys kalimba with using an MSP pickup. MSP pickup is a kind of contact pickups The installation of the MSP pickup, which uses strong magnets and has been patented, is very easy and reproduces the rich sound of your instrument. You can easily attach it by sandwiching the sound board of your musical instrument between magnets. Please check out the sound in these videos. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #kalimba #comparison #17keys #pickup #mic #recording #onetone #sumiyaka

The player in this video is an MSP pickup user. She reviews: I'm amazed by the great sound this pickup produces. I've always been fixated on recording with microphones, but now I'm thinking, 'What was I doing all this time?!' The sound is so fantastic. The MSP pickup can be easily attached to the kalimba using its own magnetic force. By using a corresponding magnet, you can also capture the sound resonating from the kalimba's body by sandwiching the soundboard with MSP pickup and the magnet. It is patented in Japan and other countries and its easy attachment and detachment allow for cost-effective usability even with multiple musical instruments. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #17keys #Kalimba #recording #fromthenewworld #MSPpickup #pickup #magnetic #manets

Christmas songs in this video are played with LingTing LT-K17A Kalimba and recorded with a MSP pickup. The MSP pickup is a contact pickup made in Japan. The MSP pickup can be attached on the bridge of the kalimba with the MSP pickup's magnetic force. The installation is very easy and MSP pickup is removable. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP |

MSP pickup is a patented contact pickup with strong magnets. MSP pickup is made in JAPAN. The MSP pickup in this video is mounted on the bridge of the kalimba. There are magnets in the MSP pickup and the MSP pickup can be attached to the kalimba very easily. Singing and playing: UEDA MINAKO Song: TOTORO (My Neighbor Totoro) Instrument: Kalimba Pickup mic: MSP pickup by 123sound.jp | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP |

05:30 - Kenji Azuma performing 44:40 - Interview for his equipment MSP pickup that can be installed to musical instruments with magnetic force is a contact pickup from Japan.  Kenji Azuma  performing in this video uses MSP pickups for Kalimba, Rav Drum (steel tongue drum) and GANK2 mini drum. MSP pickup is patented in Japan, US, and so on. MSP pickup has very easy installation. Kenji Azuma introduces his instrument and effects pedals in this video. Please check it! MSP pickup for more information: https://123sound.jp/msp_e.html | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #magneticpickup #MSPpickup #magneticpower #effectspedals #ravdrum #steeltonguedrum #ravvast #kenjiazuma #kalimba

Suzuran who talk in this video uses MSP-stronger pickup with male plug. She reviews a new MSP pickup and tries to attach the MSP pickup to Kalimbas by some methods in this video. MSP pickup is a contact pickup can be installed to sandwich soundboard with strong magnets. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #kalimba #lingting #kalimbapickup #lingtingkalimba #recording #magneticpickup

The song in this video is the Japanese nursery rhyme "Koinobori" Kalimba cover. It is recorded with Roland GO:MIXER PRO-X, an audio interface for smartphone, and 123sound.jp MSP-Stronger pickup, a contact pickup. The recording method is very easy. The MSP pickup in this video is attached with MSP pickup's magnetic force. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #kalimba #kalimbacover #nurseryrhyme #KOINOBORI #MSPpickup #GOMIXER #PROX #ROLAND #smartphone #recording #easy #audiointerface

 "Ballade pour Adeline" is covered on Kalimba, seeds 17 keys.  "Ballade pour Adeline" in this video is recorded with 123sound.jp MSP pickup and Roland GO:MIXER. The MSP pickup in this video is attached on the sound board of the Kalimba with strong magnets. MSP pickup can be mounted to sandwich soundboard. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #BalladepourAdeline #kalimbarecording #gomixer #roland #seeds17keys #kalimbacover #howto

An MSP pickup user tested the MSP pickup position on three Kalimbas, MAGADI M30/SEEDS 17KEYS/EeleKtronics ELK-001 Rock Kalimba. The MSP pickup in this video is connected to a mini amp (Marshall) directly. Although the bridge of MAGADI M30 seems to be made of non-magnetic metal, she tried to attach MSP pickup on the bridge with attracting the kalimba's keys. Please check the comparisons in this video.  MSP pickup is a contact pickup which can be installed with strong magnets. MSP pickup is patented. MSP can be mounted to sandwich a soundboard with MSP pickup and a magnet. MSP pickup has a male plug or female jack. You can choose a connector as you like in ordering. | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #MAGADI #kalimba #rockkalimba #fhole #SEEDS #17KEYS #30KEYS #electric #pickup #magnetic #MSPpickup

Korg Volca drum, a digital percussion synthesizer, and MAGADI M-14, a Kalimba, session by Makoto Okazaki The pickup on the Kalimba in this video is MSP pickup that can be installed by magnets. It's very useful! Makoto Okazaki: http://makotookazaki.com/ | 123sound.jp (MSP pickup company site) | 123sound.jp SHOP | #kalimbamic #kalimbapickup #magadi #m14 #korg #volcadrum #jamsession #kalimbasession #digitalpercussionsynthesizer #MSPpickup