"…an amazing design for Discrete Amplification" - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
the2Mic-Viiper™ New! For classical, flamenco and acoustic* guitars.
the2Mic-Viiper™ is a "breakthrough design" for the amplification of classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars, featuring:
- Natural acoustic tone reproduction.
- Quick and easy mounting with no modifications to the guitar.
- Discrete design barely visible to the audience.
- Every mic is personally inspected and tested by legendary luthier & inventor, Ken Donnell.
After 40 years of working to amplify nylon stringed guitars, Ken Donnell has created a "signature design" which embodies all of the above critical features for amplifying classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars. The2Mic-Viiper™ uses an elastic cord mechanism which hugs the edge of the fingerboard and heel to mount quickly and securely, and still be very discrete to an audience. The “inside-outside” design for placement of the two mic elements used with the Viiper can be positioned to capture the most natural tone qualities of any guitar. Both mics are mounted on flexible goosenecks for easy mic positioning or changing mic position (every guitar has different air patterns and may require slightly different mic positions).
For hard wiring to a PA system, a 12 ft 1/4 inch cable and a EPS-2 is included. This cable and the EPS-2 will deliver the fully balanced low impedance signal of the Viiper to a PA mixer or acoustic amp. NOTE: the Viiper requires 9-48 v phantom power from the mixer or amp, and therefore needs this cable and EPS-2 to operate hard wired.
What is included with the2Mic-Viiper™
- the2Mic-Viiper™ dual-microphone system with redesigned gooseneck, positioning one microphone inside the guitar and one microphone outside the sound hole.
- EPS-2 Power Supply – the recommend power supply providing a balanced microphone-level output signal and operating with 9–48V phantom power.
- A quality cable with gold-plated plugs.
- Rugged plastic carry case with an interior designed for safe storage and transport.
- Product manual with installation instructions.
Installation
After a bit of practice, installation of the2Mic should take seconds. Clear instructions are included in the product manual provided.
* Acoustic Guitar Heel Adaptor
Some acoustic guitars may require a simple heel adapter to provide a more secure installation of the 2Mic mounting system to guitars with a small heel profile. It is recommended for greater security on guitars with a heel shorter than 3/4 inch. This adapter is sold separately.
Optional Wireless System & Recommended Amplifier
Wireless: The optional the2Mic™ Samson Wireless System (sold separately) provides wireless freedom for the2Mic-Pro™.
Amplifier: We recommend the Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 portable amplifier, available in Black EVERSE 8 or White EVERSE 8 (sold separately)
Compare the2Mic-Viiper™ to the2Mic-Pro™
| the2Mic-Viiper™ | the2Mic-Pro™ |
| Design | Discrete, includes an outside microphone | Fully stealth, both microphones are inside the guitar |
| Sound | Excellent natural tone with little or no equalization needed | Excellent sound with greater isolation from ambient stage noise, may need some initial equalization |
| Sound Check | Typically under 5 minutes | May require additional adjustment for the performance environment | .
| Stage Noise | Best suited to quieter stages and small acoustic ensembles | Both microphones are inside the guitar, helping prevent ambient stage sound from bleeding into the microphones, allowing for feedback-free performances with large and louder ensembles |
| Playing Style | Ideal for most solo and acoustic playing styles | Nothing outside the guitar to interfere with the player's hands. Ideal for an aggressive right-hand playing style |
| Best For | Solo guitarists, small acoustic ensembles, and recording | Large ensembles, louder stages, and aggressive right-hand players |
| Recording | Best overall sound quality for recording | Designed primarily for maximum flexibility and isolation in live performance, while providing a quality signal for recording |
| Transportation | Can be removed before going in a case or left on with a soft cloth between mic and guitar face | Can and should be left on the guitar when in a case |
