The Mandolin Twin Fusion is a twin-head, retrofit mandolin transducer System that does not require any permanent alteration to your valuable instrument.
The Pickups attach to the inside of the mandolin with peel-and-stick tape, while the carpenter jack remains on the outside of the instrument. It provides the exact same sound quality as the Mandolin Twin Internal because the Pickups are mounted in the same positions.
The Mandolin Twin Fusion can easily be installed by the musician. A comprehensive step-by-step photo manual descibes the mounting procedure in detail (you can download this instruction manual here). Special installation tools are provided.
The Mandolin Twin Fusion reproduces the destinctive sound of your mandolin in a very natural "breathing" quality and it is highly feedback resistant. Due to the internal mounted Pickups, the Mandolin Twin Internal delivers even better sound than our previous model, the Mandolin Twin. And it looks a lot cleaner too!
Technical Information
Cable length: 11"
Pickup size: 16.5 x 23mm
Impedance: High ohmic
Jack: Stereo TRSS endpin jack wired mono
No batteries required: The output level of this passive Pickup is enough to be processed directly from the mixer or amplifier.
Extensions of the System
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... are usually very easy because we offer special expansion kits that are customized to your installation.If you don't want to afford a more sophisticated System yet, you can upgrade at any time, without giving away money.The following extensions can also be found under the "Accessories" tab.With existing Systems, the Pure can be combined to provide even more sound variancy. The following extensions can also be found under the "Accessories" tab. With existing Systems, the Pure can be combined to provide even more sound variancy.
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- The Pure Preamp preamplifier is a small box that can be externally attached to the strap. It has volume and tone controls.Operating with a 9V battery. Suitable for all K & K Pickups (and possibly other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian).
- The external preamplifier Pure XLR is slightly larger than the Pure Preamp and offers additional features. It can be operated by a 9V battery, and an XLR cable, which holds a phantom power available. So the Pure XLR also serves as a DI box to connect over long distances with the console. The volume and tone controls as well as the phase switch is directly accessible. Suitable for all K & K Pickups (possibly other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian).
- The Dual Channel Pro Preamp is a small box that can be externally attached to the strap. It has two channels, a volume and tone control (internal) and two controls for adjusting the volume of the two sound sources. Operating with a 9V battery.
Suitable for all K & K Pickups (and possibly other manufacturers), especially when two sources available (e.g.: Pure and FanTaStick), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian). This preamp is it both in a version with stereo output as well as in a 2 x mono version.
- The Trinity preamp is a small box that can be externally attached to the strap. It has a volume and tone control (internal) and two controls for adjusting the volume of the two sound sources.
Operating with a 9V battery. The EQ is accessible inside the box with trimpots.
- The Quantum Blender Preamp is a professional tool to suit highest sound quality, best usability and great features. It has a volume, gain, tone control and phase switch for each of the two channels. Operated with supplied Euro AC adapter. Suitable for all K & K Trinity and Meridian Systems and possibly other manufacturers, especially when two sources are available (e.g.: Pure, FanTaStick, Trinity ...).
We also offer versions of the Pickup, where the preamplifier (external or internal) as well as the Trinity or Meridian microphone are included.
- The progression tube preamp is an advanced device. Handwired and measured the two tubes do their "warm" service. It already has almost something of esotericism. The volume and tone controls as well as the inverter circuit is directly accessible. Suitable for all K & K Pickups (other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian).
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With a specially designed condenser microphone, you can give your sound more lively.
- The Meridian Microphone can be easily (with a Pickup already installed (e.g.: Pure, FanTaStick be combined etc.). It is attached with Velcro holder in the body and has a gooseneck, thus to facilitate optimal positioning in order to increase sound variations. The bracket can be easily removed and another instrument to be adapted so that you can multi- Instruments only need one System.For this microphone phantom power is required so that you (a corresponding preamplifier for(e.g.: Trinity, Quantum, Meridian, Meridian Pro etc.) need. For this microphone phantom power is required so that you (a corresponding preamplifier for(e.g.: Trinity, Quantum, Meridian, Meridian Pro etc.) need.
What else?
Hier finden Sie die Testberichte und Kundenbewertungen direkt auf der Herstellerseite. Auf Wunsch stellen wir Ihnen auch einen Testbericht aus der "Akustik Mandoline" in Deutsch zur Verfügung.
Click here to be a great help / FAQ file open (in English) about the K & K products.
Under the "Download" tab you will find the installation instructions in English.
We gladly provide you with a German installation instructions according to EU standard available.
Listen to sound samples on the manufacturer's website at.
On YouTube you can find more sound samples, and installation instructions .
K & K Pickups are RoHS compliant. Piezoceramic is officially excluded.In the manufacture of ceramics, lead is used as it unfortunately currently there is no functional substitute. The lead is incorporated in the ceramic, and is sealed on both sides by a silver electrode. The ceramics is mounted on a solid brass plate. From above it is provided with a plastic seal, so that the lead is so hermetically sealed completely and makes contact with the skin makes it impossible. Damage to the Pickup, because you could come in contact with lead. We are WEEE conform and wear exclusively for K & K products throughout Europe, the responsibility of WEEE.