"…an amazing design for Discrete Amplification" - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
the2Mic-Viiper™ New! For classical, flamenco and acoustic* guitars.
*Some acoustic guitars may require a simple adapter piece because it may not easily fit on all acoustic guitar heels. 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
- affordable price
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.
Wireless option - the2Mic-Viiper™ Companion Samson Wireless System allows for top quality wireless operation
Recommended Amplifier: Electro-Voice EVERSE8, available in Black or White.
Compare the2Mic-ViiPer™ to the2MicPRO™.
| the2Mic-Viiper™ | the2MicPRO™ |
| 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 |
