EMG EMG81 Active Pickup - Black

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Familiar sound – you know how they’re going to sound before you even plug them in. Chunky compressed gloriousness that just makes you want to rip classic Metallica riffs (unless you go for single-coils!) Depending on the desired sound, the EMG 81 is the optimal choice for those seeking a powerful & aggressive tone, while the EMG 81X is best suited for those looking for a more balanced and mellow sound. 3) Noise – The voltage gain is increased, it is 16 times or 24dB (G dif=R 3/R 1), thisextra output makes the EMG81 lifeless in comparison. Noise cancellation is better than in EMG81 because of the balanced topology. In the other hand, the double resonance effect pursued by EMG will be lost. The numbers show that the EMG design will not reject the hum as good as the classic balanced design. This will not make much difference if any to the noise cancelling efficiency, 14.8 dB of hum rejection is still a nice number. As a rule of thumb in audio, 10dB in hum rejection is quite noticeable, 20 dB is very good and 30 dB and above is perfect. Used by top players – the list of Fluence users includes Devin Townsend, Greg Koch, Tosin Abasi and Stephen Carpenter, to name a few. We think that speaks volumes!

EMG 81X excels in producing brighter sound than the former one. The tone difference between these two is evident as well. The downside is that you must use all the cables with the length they come with, which can lead to a bit crammed up rear cavity. That is especially annoying when you are retrofitting EMGs in a guitar that has no extra space for the battery.

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I’ve been lovin’ this guitar since I first tried it out a couple of years ago. With this axe, you get excellent value for money. It’s built for metal but can handle different music too. For people who mostly play metal, but want to explore other genres too, this guitar is definitely worth the money. In this article, I will focus on those considered the most iconic ones, and if you want a short summary of what sets them apart, here it is:

The 81X also has a slightly higher output than the 81 & making it a better choice for those who need a powerful sound. 5) Battery Life – The schematic is hard to trace since it is totally encapsulated in epoxy in the baseplate of the EMG81. The circuit is implemented using a single layer PCB, with SMD components. Designing unbalanced preamps can enrich the tone, widening the frequency response. The side effect is the increase of hum voltage gain (common mode). The 81X produces a slight amount of noise, which is typically unnoticeable and should be fine when performing live. 4) Configurations –Can hold the consistency of tone with its ceramic-made structure, and can act coolly under grim distortion