The Takamine Tri-Ax 2 Active Pickup transfers the most detailed sound from your guitar to an amplifier. The pickup features tri-axial technology making it more receptive to your guitars specific dynamics and the strings vibration nuances. The Tri-Ax 2 is designed to be resistant to feedback making it fully reliable at all live venues. The 1000 hour battery life and subtle controls make this the ideal pickup for the regularly gigging musician. Connectivity The Tri-Ax 2 has been designed to fully integrate itself alongside your CoolTube preamp. The ‘system matched’ technology allows the pickup to connect via an included aux cable. This allows access extensive features to a wealth of EQ volume and tone controls to obtain the most from your pickup. Alternatively the Tri-Ax can be installed directly to the acoustic guitar and will deliver a rich accurate signal directly to your amplifier or mixer. Sound Character Being at the forefront of magnetic pickups the Tri-Ax 2 has sonic richness and density. The magnetic pickups can receive a wider spectrum of sound ranging from the wood tone to the guitar size and even the string sound. The adjustable pole pieces allow you to intricately tweak the sound to your own preference and balance out any unwanted hum. The tonal characteristics are generally warm with outstanding presence. SpecificationsMagnet: Dual-Coil Sensitivity: Passive/Active Controls: Volume Battery Life: 1000 Hours with CR2032 Cell Outputs: Aux Cable to End Pin Minimum Soundhole Size: 3.5 Inches Colour: Black