Description
Unlock the true voice of your acoustic guitar with the LR Baggs iBeam Active System – a studio-grade, feedback-resistant pickup system designed to deliver the warmth, dynamics, and nuance of your instrument with stunning accuracy.
Renowned for its MIPA Award-winning design, the iBeam captures the full character of your guitar’s soundboard using an ultra-lightweight pair of film sensors. These sensors flex with the top of your guitar, mimicking the movement of stereo microphone diaphragms to capture natural tone, dynamics, and harmonic detail — all while suppressing feedback and handling noise.
The Active System includes a premium Class A endpin preamp with an easy-access soundhole-mounted volume control, making it ideal for stage, studio, or home recording. Whether you’re gigging live or tracking in the studio, the iBeam Active provides rich, lifelike tone and hassle-free performance with no batteries to replace mid-show.
Designed for quick, no-modification installation, the iBeam simply mounts to the bridge plate with peel-and-stick adhesive, ensuring your guitar’s acoustic properties remain untouched.
Key Features:
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Award-Winning Design – Dual film sensors mimic stereo mic diaphragms for natural tone
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Ultra-Lightweight – Weighs less than 1/3 oz; won’t affect acoustic resonance
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Cardioid-Like Response – Reduces feedback, handling noise, and string squeak
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High-Fidelity Preamp – All-discrete Class A design for analog warmth and clarity
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Plug-and-Play Simplicity – Soundhole-mounted volume control and instant usability
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Ideal for Recording – Excellent mic alternative for direct tracking in studio or home
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Expandable System – Auxiliary input allows for blending with a second passive pickup
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Tool-Free Installation – Peel-and-stick mounting with included placement jig (for pin bridge guitars)
Specifications:
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Pickup Type: Film Sensor Bridge Plate Pickup
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Preamp: Endpin-mounted, all-discrete Class A circuitry
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Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume Control
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Installation: Peel-and-stick with placement jig (pin bridge guitars only)
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Weight: Less than 1/3 oz
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Compatibility: Most steel-string X-braced guitars; model available for nylon-string guitars
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Power Supply: 9V battery (not included)
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Auxiliary Input: Yes – for passive secondary pickup
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Perfect for players seeking high-fidelity tone without sacrificing the natural feel of their guitar, the LR Baggs iBeam Active System offers a transparent, full-range sound that’s ready for the stage, studio, or anywhere in between.
