EMG HA Active Single Coil Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG55
Description
EMG HA Active Single Coil Pickup in Black
The EMG HA brings single-coil clarity and articulation to sessions in a compact humbucker-sized housing, eliminating the need for routing modifications during installation. Its active circuitry removes the noise floor that constrains passive designs, while the Alnico magnet and optimized voice produce an articulate, responsive tone that sits clearly in a mix. This pickup performs equally well across clean and driven tones, delivering the note separation and dynamic response essential for professional tracking and overdubs.
Tone & Recording Performance
The 3.7 kHz resonant frequency positions this pickup in the upper-midrange sweet spot, emphasizing articulation and presence through the recording chain. With a peak output voltage of 0.85V and RMS output of 0.6V, the HA feeds modern audio interfaces and preamps with sufficient signal while maintaining controlled, predictable gain staging at the source. The -90 dBV output noise floor ensures clean signal capture even during high-gain sessions, a defining advantage of active EMG designs that translates directly to cleaner recordings and mix-ready takes.
Signal Path & Studio Setup
This active pickup operates at 80 microamps from a single 9V battery, delivering approximately 3000 hours of battery life between changes—extending session uptime between maintenance windows. The package includes quick-connect cables, volume and tone control components, battery bus, output jack, and complete mounting hardware—everything required for straightforward installation and reliable operation. The black cover integrates seamlessly with instrument aesthetics while the 10 kΩ output impedance ensures broad compatibility with standard studio preamps and audio equipment.
Key Features
- Single-coil pickup in humbucker housing
- Alnico magnet for articulate, responsive tone
- Active operation with noiseless performance
- Resonant frequency: 3.7 kHz
- Peak output voltage: 0.85V
- RMS output voltage: 0.6V
- Output noise: -90 dBV
- Output impedance: 10 kΩ
- Current draw: 80 microamps at 9V
- Battery life: 3000 hours
- Includes quick-connect cables, controls, battery bus, output jack, and hardware
- Black cover finish
The EMG HA pairs vintage single-coil character with modern active noise rejection, delivering a drop-in solution for recording sessions that demand clarity, consistency, and low-noise signal capture.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG HA is an active single-coil pickup engineered for articulate, mix-cutting tone with a -90 dBV noise floor and 3.7 kHz resonant peak that sits in the upper midrange. It's ideal for home recording and studio tracking where you need clean, dynamic response and note separation without passive pickup noise, and it installs as a direct retrofit into any humbucker cavity. Choose it when you want single-coil clarity and articulation paired with modern active circuitry and broad amplifier compatibility.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Home Recording, Clean Tones, Articulate Lead Work |
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| Tonal character | Articulate, high-midrange presence, noiseless, dynamic response, single-coil clarity |
| Less specialized for | Heavy Metal, Thick Rhythm Tones (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does active operation mean, and what are the battery implications?
Active operation means the pickup uses a 9V battery to power internal electronics that eliminate the noise floor of passive designs. The battery lasts approximately 3000 hours of playing time between changes, and the quick-connect cables and battery bus included in the kit make installation and battery swaps straightforward.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without routing?
Yes. The EMG HA is a single-coil pickup housed in a humbucker-sized shell, so it drops into any standard humbucker cavity without modification. It includes all mounting hardware needed for installation.
What styles and tones is this pickup best suited for?
The HA excels in clean tones and articulate lead work where note separation and dynamic response matter. It's designed for studio sessions and home recording; it's not optimized for heavy metal or thick rhythm tones, where darker, thicker pickups are more appropriate.
How does the EMG HA compare to passive single-coil pickups?
The HA delivers single-coil clarity and articulation while eliminating the noise floor associated with passive designs. Its -90 dBV output noise floor ensures whisper-clean operation even at high gain levels, a core advantage of active EMG designs.
What's included in the package?
The kit includes quick-connect cables, volume and tone control components, a battery bus, an output jack, complete mounting hardware, and the black-finished pickup itself—everything needed for installation.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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