LR Baggs Anthem Acoustic Guitar Pickup System

The LR Baggs Anthem is a professional-grade acoustic guitar pickup system that delivers the warmth, depth, and realism of a studio-mic’d guitar in a live performance environment. Combining LR Baggs’ patented Tru-Mic technology with the acclaimed Element undersaddle pickup, the Anthem captures the true voice of your instrument while maintaining exceptional feedback resistance and stage reliability. At the heart of the system is the revolutionary Tru-Mic, a proprietary condenser microphone mounted beneath the bridge plate. Positioned just 3mm from the bridge plate surface, the microphone utilizes boundary-effect technology to capture the natural resonance, dynamics, and character of the guitar with remarkable accuracy. Advanced noise-canceling technology helps eliminate unwanted internal reflections and boxy tonal characteristics while maintaining outstanding clarity and feedback resistance. The Anthem’s intelligent crossover system assigns the majority of the guitar’s frequency range to the Tru-Mic while utilizing the Element pickup to reinforce low frequencies with punch, stability, and feedback resistance. This unique design produces an exceptionally natural amplified sound that closely resembles a professionally miked acoustic guitar. Unlike simplified systems, the Anthem offers comprehensive sound-shaping controls including Volume, Mix, Phase Inversion, Battery Check, and Mic Trim adjustments. The Mix control allows players to blend between the microphone-enhanced signal and the full-range Element pickup, providing flexibility for different performance environments and playing styles. The lightweight soundhole-mounted preamp features all-discrete circuitry and a pre-contoured design optimized specifically for acoustic guitar performance. Installation is straightforward thanks to the peel-and-stick microphone mounting system, and the included battery bag provides secure and unobtrusive battery placement inside the guitar. Whether on stage, in the studio, or leading worship, the LR Baggs Anthem delivers one of the most natural and realistic amplified acoustic guitar sounds available. Features * Hybrid acoustic pickup system with Tru-Mic and Element pickup * Patented Tru-Mic technology captures studio-quality acoustic tone * Proprietary condenser microphone mounted beneath bridge plate * Element undersaddle pickup reinforces low frequencies * Highly feedback-resistant design * Advanced noise-canceling microphone technology * Natural, balanced frequency response * Volume, Mix, Phase, Battery Check, and Mic Trim controls * Mix control blends microphone and pickup signals * Soundhole-mounted preamp for easy access * All-discrete pre-contoured preamp circuitry * Preset crossover for optimized performance * Peel-and-stick microphone installation * Fits most common string spacings and saddle widths * Includes battery bag for secure battery retention Specifications * Instrument Compatibility: Acoustic Guitar * Pickup Type: Condenser Microphone / Piezo Hybrid * Microphone: LR Baggs Tru-Mic * Pickup: LR Baggs Element Undersaddle Pickup * Mounting Position: Bridge Plate and Undersaddle * Active/Passive: Active * Built-In Preamp: Yes * Controls: * Volume * Mix * Phase Inversion * Battery Check * Mic Trim * Feedback Resistance: High * Noise-Canceling Technology: Yes * Installation: Soundhole-Mounted Controls with Endpin Preamp * Power Source: 1 × 9V Battery What’s Included * Anthem Pickup System * Tru-Mic Condenser Microphone * Element Undersaddle Pickup * Soundhole Preamp Assembly * Battery Bag * Installation Hardware