EMG SA/SA/89R Active Single Coil Pickup in Ivory

The EMG SA draws 240 microamps at 9V, yielding approximately 1000 hours of battery life. For a gigging musician playing 4 hours per week, that's roughly 5 years between changes, significantly reducing maintenance on the road or in the studio.

Yes. The 10 kOhms output impedance maintains compatibility with virtually all guitar amplifiers and audio interfaces, and the low-impedance active output stage ensures solid signal integrity over long cable runs.

Unlike passive single-coils, the EMG SA's active electronics deliver a –90 dBV noise floor, eliminating hum and interference that plague traditional designs. You keep the articulate, defined note separation of a single-coil but gain the consistency and low noise critical for tracking or high-gain live performance.

The 3.75 kHz resonant frequency emphasizes midrange clarity and upper-harmonic detail, keeping the guitar present and defined without muddiness. The 0.6V RMS output provides enough headroom for clean, articulate signal transfer into interfaces and amp inputs without breakup.

The EMG SA accepts up to 27 volts DC maximum supply, allowing experimentation with higher-voltage configurations for users seeking different headroom or output characteristics. Standard 9V operation is recommended for typical studio and live applications.

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