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LR Baggs HiFi | Red Hat Review
My unbiased thoughts on the LR Baggs HiFi acoustic guitar bridge plate-mounted pickup system.
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LR Baggs HiFi vs Element
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Demo comparison of two acoustic guitar pickups made by LR Baggs and brief commentary on the differences I am hearing and feeling when playing through them.
20 Years with my Petros guitar!
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I have now owned this exceptional guitar for 20 years! In this red hat review, I discuss and play my Petros Applecreek D equipped with a slightly modified LR Baggs Anthem pickup.
VPDI with external mic | Red Hat Recommendation
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I share examples and a how-to on using an external microphone to create a voiceprint with the LR Baggs Voiceprint DI. 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4 Cable - www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6 Powered USB Hub - www.amazon.com/dp/B083XTKV8V/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Q7C5ZSGJHS4DPQH20PG2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter - www.amazon.com/...
LR Baggs Voiceprint DI | Red Hat Review
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
The Voiceprint DI from LR Baggs is the latest in Acoustic IR pedals. I'm taking it for a spin and discussing what I like and what I think could be improved.
Tonedexter Revisited - 2.0 | Red Hat Review
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My third time with Tonedexter! Is it 3rd time's a charm or 3 strikes and you are out?
And It's Still Alright - Nathaniel Rateliff | Red Hat Rendition
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Nathaniel Rateliff's title track from one of my favorite records of 2020.
Truss Rod Adjustment | Red Hat Remedy
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Turn your truss rod. It's easy and will keep your guitar playing great!
Fishman Aura - The OG of IR | Red Hat Review
Просмотров 28 тыс.3 года назад
In this red hat review, I demo and discuss the OG of acoustic IR - Fishman Aura
L.R. Baggs Anthem vs Trance Audio Amulet | Red Hat Review
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
In this red hat review, its the Anthem vs. Amulet - Back to back comparisons of 2 of my favorite acoustic guitar pickup systems recorded direct and through a PA.
Recording King Dirty 30's RPH-05 | Red Hat Review
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In this red hat review, I share some of my impressions of the Recording King Dirty 30's guitar and take it for a test drive.
Mama's Eyes - Justin Townes Earle | Red Hat Rendition
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One of my favorites by the late JTE. Rest in peace.
Trance Audio Amulet M | Red Hat Review
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In this red hat review, I record, review, and ramble about the Trance Audio Amulet M acoustic guitar pickup. Trance Audio - www.tranceaudio.com/ Installation instructions - www.tranceaudio.com/manuals/TranceTemplateInstall.pdf Doug Young Pickup Tests - www.dougyoungguitar.com/pickuptests/ Maury’s Music Shop - www.maurysmusic.com/ Aaron Short Music RUclips Channel - ruclips.net/user/aaronshortmu...
That fishman is a cadillac of a pedal not entry level. More affordable pedals are available which can also load custom IR such as the Nux Optima Air, Two Notes Cab M+. The Nux Optima Air allows to create custom IR for your own guitar
Great review, thank you for sharing.
I hope you found it helpful!
Im looking for a replacement for my Taylor 414ce-R-V with the ES-2 ... which absolutely sucks. I was given an Sheeran Autumn Variations "W" series guitar with the Element and it sounds incredible. Im thinking about putting an Element in the Taylor, as the Sheeran is to small for my taste . The Sheeran is walnut B&S and Cali Redwood top with beautiful inlays and a builders edition beveled edge , ebony fretboard Im using it on stage for now because of the tone but I prefer the Taylor for the full sized fretboard .... And the incredible neck and acoustic tone . I just cant take the ES-2.
If you know you like the Element, that’s a good plan.
I hear Wilco! Nice work, sir!
Thank you kindly!
Element all the way😁
Great review! I really appreciate your honest remarks as I am trying to decide between the Tonedexter 2 and LR Baggs Voiceprint.
It really just comes down to personal preference. I haven't tried the Tonedexter 2 - only the original with updated software. I think the features of the new one would make it more versatile and effective than the original. I liked the VPDI better than the original Tonedexter, but I suspect I would like Tonedexter 2 as much or more than the VPDI. All that said, I am not currently using IR live at all.
So what did you prefer after testing more in gigging situations??
I prefer the HiFi.
I just got the HiFi Duet. Have you tried it yet, and if so what are your thoughts?
I installed one and am testing it out. I have thoughts, but not enough experience with it yet. What has your experience been thus far?
It’s all so subjective. The Hi Fi sounds lovely and full and natural here, but often that equates to “muddy” in a room with any kind of extraneous noise. I’d rather run with something bright and detailed that you can take the top out of to suit a room than try to dial in treble/air that isn’t naturally available from the pickup. The other consideration is of course how different guitars contribute to pickup characteristics. The Element sounds a little bright and tight here whereas the Hi Fi seems very natural and unhyped in any frequency. This tallies with all of my experiences with small bodied guitars such as the LG2 and USTs vs SBTs. However, put the Element VTC in a big guitar such as an SJ200 and the story would be very different-the Hi Fi would likely be boomy and difficult to tame feedback wise, whereas the Element would be full, focused and more feedback resistant. I recently played the newest iteration of the Gibson SJ200 that is factory fitted with the Element VTC, and through a Da Capo 75 amp it was mindblowingly good. Just a superlative sound, super professional-balanced, smooth and articulate, stage ready. I use Sunrise pickups by and large, and the VTC is the only thing I’ve heard recently which has made me want to take the Sunrise out of my SJ200.
I completely agree that it’s all subjective and really does depend on your context. I currently have 3 different guitars with 3 different pickups for this very reason. I personally find the HiFi to be able to handle dense mixes and larger venues just fine. For me, it’s all about starting with a pickup that you like and works for you and then EQ is the way to allow that to translate from venue to venue and go from solo to full band, etc. The sunrise is a great magnetic pickup, and it sounds like it works really well for you.
@@redhatreview you’re absolutely right! Couldn’t agree more. Yeah I love the Sunrise, I have several in different guitars and they’re just such a solid, high quality piece of kit. Having said that, the guitar that’s become my main workhorse lately is my Fender American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster…I bought it to help with a shoulder RSI but it’s so good that I’m using it live pretty much exclusively at the moment. Gives me so much flexibility for solo shows, and particularly for looping. Easy access to huge soundscapes with some carefully chosen effects!
What's the output difference for you? My HiFi is a lot lower than my element
I don't remember exactly, but i don't think it was all that different in my case.
Just looked at the file, and I boosted the HiFi 0.7db to match the Element, so slightly quieter, but not by much.
Hi I’ve been looking at these for a couple years now. I’m always looking to improve my acoustic tone. Ive got an HD28 with a KnK trinity pro pickup. I run that through a venue di and a session di. I also use a Body Rez pedal with a bit of reverb and delay. Sounds pretty tasty Would using a VPDI eliminate the need for these other di boxes? Specifically the venue and session? Thanks
It sounds like you have a pretty good setup. The VPDI would be a different sound, but as for if you like it better, that’s pretty subjective. I think people have to just try for themselves and decide. If you went with a VPDI, you wouldn’t need the venue DI. Could still use the session compression if you want in the effects loop along with your reverb and delay. You wouldn’t likely want to use the body res with the VPDI.
Anthem all the way.
I absolutely love my RPH-05, however, I found that after a short time that the frets appear to be chromed plated steel, and that the chroming has chipped off or worn away on just about all the frets. The guitar is still great to play, but the fretboard doesn't look as nice as when I bought it, and I can't afford to replace the frets. Hopefully Recording King has addressed this cosmetic issue. Still, it's my favorite couch guitar.
That’s too bad and hard to justify a fret job on a guitar as inexpensive is these. Glad you are still playing it though
Haven’t been able to get my iPhone to switch over.
Sorry to hear that. I never had a problem, so unfortunately, I’m not sure how to advise you on making it work. Maybe get in touch with Apple support? Best of luck.
Great video bud
Thanks. I hope it was helpful.
The element is tin-ee but the Hi Fi is richer.
Did you use the jig or do it by feel maybe using bridge pins?
I used the jig.
The Hifi is a definite improvement, but still sounds terrible compared to a properly mic'ed guitar. ALL piezo systems should be burned, and sent back to the pit from which they came.
There’s no question that a mic is the absolute best way to represent the sound of a guitar. It doesn’t work in many of the live music environments though, so we continue to chase the goal of getting a great acoustic guitar sound when playing live. Maybe someday we’ll get there, but till then a mic will always be best.
Wow, listening with headphones…HiFi much more natural sounding!!
Glad it was informative.
Fine job there. You have a very good singin' voice! 😉 Bought a Recording King for my daughter years ago. She has a 000-28 now; the Recording King was a great one to start with.
They are great guitars for learning and I’m always glad to hear when kids stick with an instrument long enough to upgrade. 000-28 is a great instrument.
Very helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Man I wonder how the tone print would sound if you use something like the iRig with microphones to go directly into the phone?
I used a decent small diaphragm condenser mic and audio interface to create a voiceprint and it did make a noticeable difference to me. ruclips.net/video/GHhRf6AUOI0/видео.html
@@redhatreview man that is awesome. I want you to know I really do appreciate the content you have on here, even though the algorithm holds people like you and me down it seems. I guess things are more favorable to people who don’t know how to tune or play lol. Thanks for such great content.
So is there a better pickup for acoustic in your opinion?
I currently like and use 3 pickup systems. The HiFi and Anthem by LR Baggs and the Trance Audio Amulet. They all have their strengths and weaknesses, but I’ve been able to get excellent results from each of them. What do you use? Are you looking to make a change? What context do you play in? I may be able to narrow down a recommendation for you. I am curious to try the HiFi duet when that comes out.
I’m pretty excited about the Hifi duet if it’ll ever get released. I like the anthem and the hifi but feel like both leave a little something missing. So hoping that duet system does the trick.
Hey man, thanks for the video. I got 2 questions. First: would it be better to have a guitar without preamp? I mean to connect the guitar straight from the piezo to the aura. Second: having this type of pedal, should I run the rig into a PA? Cause I figure the sound would be changed if I connect it to an amp, let´s say a Roland Ac33. Cheers!
I personally like active systems in my guitars, but a passive system without a preamp can work with the Aura as well. The Aura was designed with piezo undersaddle pickups, so those tend to work best, but I’ve had good results with bridge plate pickups as well. I usually go straight from a pedal like this to the PA. There’s no reason you couldn’t plug into an amp, though. The tone shaping on the amp may not be as needed, but that’s ok.
Hifi wins
This is the proper way to review a product, not talk your audience to death. Thanks!
Thank you. Glad you found it informative.
This sounds awesome
A lot of demo's miss the mark and don't get it set up right. But this is perfect.
Interesting video. My feedback is this, they both sound good but the HIFI to me sounds like element with compression on it, which, if you have no choice but to plug straight into a small pan can be good and bad. I've been faced with having to plug into a small lackluster pad with my vtc and be high end of it saved me from sounding muddy. I don't think that would have been the case with the HIFI. I guess tray also pints out the importance of a preamp di for more serious performers as well. I'll stick with vtc for now but in the near future I'm getting a KLŌS 12 string with the Anthem+ installed. Anxious to see how it sounds 😊
The anthem is great. I’m sure you’ll like it.
in both cases nothing that a simple eq can't fix. both are good
Eq is absolutely the best tool when it comes to getting a good acoustic sound live.
Blending the two would allow you to get the best of each. But then, you would have a variation of the Anthem.
Hi the Fishman Aura have boost? or something like that to do solos...?
Nope. The platinum pro eq pedal does, but not the aura spectrum DI.
Ok, so I installed the hi fi into an LO0 , sounds pretty good, definitely better than the under saddle baggs in my Lg2 and J45. It’s closer to the real sound of the guitar. Was a pretty easy install. Finger style stuff sounds great, my son has learned a heap of Bruce Cockburn songs and plays them live around here through an Aer compact 60 , so I’ll see how it goes . He has been using a GS mini ekoa plus with the expression system which gets a lot of compliments on sounding good. Hopefully the Gibby with the hifi will give it a nudge.
Glad to hear.
So with the benefit of hindsight, the hifi doesn’t sound as good as the Taylor expression system, a little better than VTC , so disappointed actually, probably not worth the money . Thanks
Nice guitar but don’t be going Lisa Loeb on me 🤣🤣🤣
Not sure what this means, but I’ll do my best. Haha
I thought the hi fi would sound better, hopefully it does because I'm about to install one in my sons L00. I have an LG2 with the element like this one , it can sound pretty good when i add a bit of TC Helicon body rez. I also have had a few anthems but they can be boomy .There's an Australian guitar maker down here called "Col Clarke", I don't like the guitars much but the pickups are the best I've heard, I think they might use a bridge plate and mic , unfortunately I don't think they sell them separate. If you get to hear one, you'll know what I mean. I'm kind of hoping the hi fi sounds like the Taylor Expression system which sounds great in the Ekoa plus we have . I'll report back when I've put it in.
Do report back. These things are very subjective and direct recordings of acoustic pickups just don’t sound that great. So, while it is informative to hear them direct, what they sound like live is what really matters. I’ve tried a Cole Clark in a store. Never live. Very impressive pickup system. I am personally looking forward to trying HiFi Duet, yet with cautious optimism.
I really appreciate this kind of comparison. Shopping now for a pickup system for a new, unaltered guitar, so knowing what I want to try out is important. It would be even more helpful for me if you added a third comparison: a recording-grade microphone, so that sound of the guitar itself is understood when listening.
That is a good idea. If I do one of these again, I’ll try and incorporate a mic on the guitar for comparison.
The element was much more crisp the hi fi was muddy
I love hearing the observations. Thanks for sharing.
The feedback control of HIFI in large venues is the best I’ve heard. Sometimes you have to focus on what works depending on where are you gonna play most
I agree that factoring in where you play and what those rooms require is really important.
Great job!!! thanks
The ToneDexter II has separate EQs for both the IR image and the unprocessed sound. This is hugely important! Great review by the way!
Everything I’ve read about version 2 sounds like really smart and useful improvements. I still haven’t tried one, but glad to see innovation still happening.
@@redhatreview …also, no problem with the Tonedexter 2 and capturing an IR that isn’t already pretty balanced.
HiFi muddy
I think I prefer the Element. The HiFi really picks up the voice of the soundboard and internal resonance of the body, which is great, but it comes at the cost of much of the clarity you get from the Element.
It all comes down to personal preference with this stuff. Play what you like and don’t worry about what others think.
Each is lacking something different.
Such is the nature of acoustic pickups.
I really appreciate your reviews: thanks! I’m thinking of replacing my Taylor p/u with the HiFi-your insights helped me out!
Glad to help!
Which pickup do you prefer between the Hi Fi and the Anthem (I saw you’ve done other anthem pickup demos so I’m hoping you have either a memory of each or maybe you have the hi fi installed in one guitar and the anthem in another?) and which pickup is more feedback resistant? Thanks for any info
They are quite different and both very feedback resistant. I think it really comes down to personal preference. What kinds of places do you play and what sort of sound are you wanting? The HiFi is a simpler, punchier, more cutting and direct sound (also quite pleasing), and the anthem is a bit softer and more airy and natural with the mic handling 100% of the tone above 250kHz. I don’t like the anthem with the element blended in much at all and thus am excited for the HiFi duet as it seems like it will be the best of both worlds. Time will tell.
To for sharing your insights. Super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Red Hat. Thanks for a great review. I also have the TA Amulet but I have found it to be too hot. Did you adjust the volume in the preamp at all? You dont talk about that in your video. Best regards from Percival in Norway 😊
It is a pretty hot pickup, but I haven’t had any trouble with it being too hot in my case. You could try using a preamp with a pad.
Good morning. Can I use VPDI to record the acoustic guitar in the DAW. Or is it better to do the recording with classical 2 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONES?
You certainly could use the VPDI to record. I would personally always choose microphones in a recording setting if possible.
Thanks a ton Red Hat - really useful audio assessment. Best wishes.
Glad it was helpful!
every transducer passive pickups have lack of presence eventhough how that is expensive
I can hear compression here. No EQ sounds better.