LR Baggs element EAS VTC

Element Active System volume and Tone Control
Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup

The EAS-VTC builds on the strengths of the EAS with the addition of a treble 
tone control and a special low frequency compression circuit. 
The LF compressor tames low end thump and mimics the actual dynamic 
response of the guitar for enhanced realism.

FEATURES
All-discrete endpin preamp
Pre-attached Element pickup
Fits both 3/32” and 1/8” saddle slots
Built-in LF compressor
Soundhole mounted volume and tone control
Battery type: Single 9V
Battery life: 1,000 hrs
Model available for nylon string guitars. 

Unlike typical undersaddle acoustic guitar pickups that are dependent on string compression 
for their sound, the Element was engineered to mirror the soundboard’s actual movement 
as you play. 

At the heart of the pickup, a flexible film sensor only 2 thousandths of an inch thick picks 
up the guitar’s most delicate nuances. Tracking the motion of the top rather than a direct 
string attack suppresses “quack” caused by compression and unlocks the Element’s
 unrivaled dynamic range. The pickup’s minimalist construction lessens any influence 
on the acoustic properties and creates an intimate coupling between the pickup and 
guitar for the highest fidelity possible.

Introducing HiFi, a non-invasive pickup design that pairs dual bridge plate sensors with high-fidelity electronics, 
providing exceptional balance, definition, dynamics, and good feedback resistance. With a simplified peel-and-stick 
installation, the lightweight pickups preserve the integrity of your instrument’s bridge plate without negatively 
altering your acoustic tone. The construction, materials, size, and shape of the pickups contribute to a balance 
between string and body energy that represents the inherent sound of your instrument. Lastly, HiFi’s built-in, 
studio-quality preamp is voiced to complement the pickups for an optimal plug-and-play experience.

- All-discrete, high-fidelity endpin preamp
- Prewired bridge plate transducers
- Soundhole mounted volume and tone controls
- Simplified peel-and-stick installation
- Includes installation jig for optimal placement
- Battery type: Single 9V
- Battery life: 700+ hrs

HiFi Duet – A high-fidelity pickup + microphone mixing system that embodies the pinnacle of multi-source technology, 
combining our award-winning HiFi pickups with the groundbreaking Silo Microphone. This marks a new era in acoustic 
guitar amplification, delivering unparalleled sonic excellence.

HiFi Bridge Plate Pickups
The foundation of the HiFi Duet is a pair of non-intrusive bridge plate sensors that provide exceptional tone, 
balance, definition, and dynamics. The lightweight pickups and simplified peel-and-stick installation preserve the 
integrity of your guitar’s bridge plate without altering your acoustic tone while faithfully representing your 
instrument’s inherent sound.

The Silo Mic Experience
Crafted with precision machining and meticulous tuning, the Silo Mic provides a pure, unaltered sound, a testament 
to our dedication to bringing studio-quality performance to your fingertips. Leveraging our acclaimed TRU•MIC 
technology, Silo employs a new microphone capsule and tuned suspension for enhanced ambience and dimension. It 
excels in providing isolation and feedback resistance, offering a plug-and-play performance in any environment. 
Its exceptional sound quality invites a confident comparison with your favorite studio microphones.

Multi-Pole Crossover System
The HiFi Duet features an all-discrete studio grade preamp with a multi-pole crossover system that seamlessly blends 
the HiFi Pickups and Silo Mic for an inspiring feel and sound in any mix position. The highly versatile system 
ranges between punchy and direct to open and airy studio mic’d sound and everywhere in between. As with all LR Baggs 
electronics, you can expect the same warmth, purity, presence, low noise, and long battery life our circuity is 
known for.



- High-fidelity bridge plate sensors provide exceptional tone, balance, definition, and dynamics
- Silo employs a new microphone capsule and tuned suspension for enhanced ambience and dimension
- All-discrete, soundhole mounted preamp + controls include volume, mix, battery check, and mic level control
- Mix control blends between the Silo Mic augmented with low frequency support from the HiFi Pickups and full-range pickups
- Simplified peel-and-stick installation
- Includes installation jig for optimal placement
- Battery type: Single 9V
- Battery life: 180+ hrs