EMG BTC HZ System
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG3391
Description
EMG BTC HZ System
The EMG BTC HZ System is a compact active electronics package designed for recording and production work where surgical control over tone matters without overcomplicating your signal chain. The concentric shaft design stacks treble and bass controls for intuitive, space-efficient operation, letting you shape your source material during tracking and layering sessions. This system energizes passive pickups, delivering articulate, low-noise amplification with the professional-grade flexibility a recording chain demands.
Electronics & Control Architecture
The system combines an Active Balance Control (B125), BTC 2-band equalizer (B170), and master volume control on a single platform. The dual-dip switch on the PC board programs high-end frequency response in four different modes, allowing precise voicing of your instrument's character to sit cleanly in your mix without requiring outboard gear or post-processing workarounds.
Tone Shaping Capabilities
Both bass and treble controls deliver ±12dB of cut and boost with the bass control centered at 20Hz for capturing deep, articulate low-end definition in your recordings. The 120dB input-referred noise specification ensures transparent signal transmission at all gain settings—critical for maintaining recording clarity and headroom—while the 2K ohms output impedance provides reliable impedance matching with standard instrument cables and interface preamp inputs.
Key Features
- Active Balance Control with blend functionality
- BTC 2-band equalizer with bass and treble
- Master volume control
- Concentric shaft mounting for stacked treble/bass controls
- ±12dB bass boost/cut at 20Hz
- ±12dB treble boost/cut with adjustable frequency response
- Dual-dip switch for four programmable high-end response modes
- 18V recommended supply voltage; up to 27V maximum
- 600µA @ 9V, 740µA @ 18V current draw
- Approximately 750 hours of battery life per charge cycle
- 120dB input-referred noise specification
- 2K ohms output impedance
The EMG BTC HZ System delivers professional-grade active tone control in a compact form factor, making it essential for passive pickup instruments requiring clean, articulate tracking and sophisticated EQ flexibility within your home studio workflow.
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At a Glance
The EMG BTC HZ System is an active preamp and EQ platform that retrofits passive pickup instruments with professional-grade tone shaping and ultra-low noise performance (120dB input-referred), making it perfect for home and commercial studio recording. Its ±12dB bass (centered at 20Hz) and treble controls, combined with four programmable high-end response modes, give you surgical mixing flexibility to sit any guitar tone precisely in a mix without external gear. Choose it to upgrade a passive instrument for session work, capturing articulate, clean amplification and deep low-end definition that translates well across genres and recording techniques.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Home Recording
- ✓ Gigging
- ✓ Live Performance
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickups does the BTC HZ System work with?
This active system is engineered to breathe life into passive pickups, delivering articulate amplification and low-noise performance. It works with any passive pickup instrument and provides the active tone control and clean amplification that passive electronics cannot deliver on their own.
How long does the battery last?
The system delivers approximately 750 hours of battery life per charge cycle. It runs at 600µA @ 9V or 740µA @ 18V, with 18V recommended and up to 27V maximum supply voltage for optimal performance.
Can I adjust the high-end response without external tools?
Yes. The dual-dip switch on the PC board programs four different high-end frequency response modes, allowing you to voice the system to your instrument and playing style without requiring external adjustments or additional gear.
What tone adjustments does this system offer?
The BTC HZ combines an Active Balance Control with blend functionality, a BTC 2-band equalizer, and master volume control. Bass and treble each deliver ±12dB of cut and boost, with bass centered at 20Hz for deep, articulate low-end work and treble offering adjustable frequency response.
What is the noise performance?
The system achieves a 120dB input-referred noise specification, ensuring clean signal transmission even at high gain levels. This professional-grade low-noise performance is ideal for studio recording and live performance applications where clarity is critical.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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