LR Baggs Element + M1 passive

[tylerkbreed]

Can this pickup combo work without having to do anything extra externally?

[Mr_LV19E]

It would probably depend on what kind of amp you are plugging into. Most acoustic amps do not require a external preamp.

[tylerkbreed]

Going through a di box to p.a.

[unclrob]

It will work but unless its wired in stereo you will not have control over each pu's volumn.If wired in stereo you would need a stereo plug into the guitar and a "Y" at the other end to use 2 chanels in the PA a pre-amp would help both pu's  sound better.

[ffinke]

I'm not much of an "amplified" geek (none, in fact, except for a few times that I've needed some amplification). Last summer I had the necessity of using my M1 passive with a portable PA system that had a mixer and two speakers. I used my M1 with the phantom power on the board and it seemed to work well. If anyone can enlighten us as to why this WOULDN'T work, I'm all ears.

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[tylerkbreed]

Ok sorry I know these are novice questions and thanks for your replies. Sounds complicated. I think I'd rather have the M1 over the Element but the element is side mounted so I guess I'll just stick with it.

[headsup]

Two very different pick ups, I concur with Rob on this.
But being a huge fan of the Element, I'd be happy to take it off your hands....