[LAU] Very low input from accoustic guitar pickup

[Dave Phillips]

lanas wrote:
> Le Mercredi, 21 Nov 2007 20:54:21 -0500,
> Joe Hartley <jh at brainiac.com> a écrit :
>
>   
>> You need some form of preamp between the guitar and the 1010.  The
>> guitar does not provide a strong enough signal for the 1010 to handle
>> properly. An inexpensive mixer will do the trick.
>>     
>
> That looks OK, but I'm hesitant at getting a mixer for this purpose.
> Can you give a few product names so I can check them out and see
> exactly what you mean by inexpensive mixer ? - Thanks.
I've been using the M-Audio AudioBuddy mic/gtr preamp with good results. 
You can usually find them for cheap on eBay.

Btw, even if your guitar has built-in amplification its signal may still 
require preamplification. I have an Ibanez AEF30, it definitely needed 
the preamp.

Best,

dp