Seymour Duncan SA-6 Mag Mic Acoustic System Pickup

Seymour Duncan SA-6 Mag Mic Acoustic System Pickup

The SA-6 captures acoustic guitar with a hybrid approach that combines magnetic pickup sensitivity with condenser microphone presence in a single, soundhole-mounted package. This dual-source system lets you blend string vibration with body resonance, recording a more complete acoustic tone than either pickup type alone. Built by Seymour Duncan, a name trusted across professional studio work, the SA-6 delivers consistent, tonally transparent amplification for home recording and mixing without sacrificing the organic character of an acoustic guitar.

Pickup Design & Hum Rejection

The hum-cancelling stack design eliminates 60-cycle hum that can compromise recordings when tracking through preamps and audio interfaces. Twelve adjustable pole pieces—two per string—allow precise string-to-string balance, ensuring even response across all six strings and enabling compensation for guitar-to-guitar variations in string height and neck relief. This precision matters when you're layering acoustic parts or trying to achieve consistency across multiple takes.

Microphone Integration & Control

An integrated omni-directional condenser microphone captures room tone and body resonance independently of the magnetic pickup, with a dedicated blend control that lets you adjust the mix between the two sources during recording or in post-production workflow. Master volume control manages overall output level to your interface, while the active condenser mic requires either a 9V battery or optional 12V battery clips for extended session work without power loss.

Key Features

• Magnetic stack pickup with hum-cancelling design to eliminate 60-cycle hum
• Built-in omni-directional condenser microphone for capturing body resonance and room tone
• Twelve adjustable pole pieces (2 per string) for precise string-to-string balance
• Microphone blend control to mix magnetic and condenser signals in real time
• Master volume control for overall output management
• Soundhole mounting compatible with steel-string acoustic guitars featuring 3.75 to 4.2 inch soundhole diameters
• 1/4 inch guitar cable output for direct connection to amplifiers and audio interfaces
• Dual power option: operates on 9V battery or optional 12V battery clips
• Removable or permanent installation with no modifications required to the guitar
• Active system requiring battery power for condenser microphone operation

The SA-6 combines the strengths of magnetic and condenser capture in a straightforward, proven package designed for recording versatility across a wide range of acoustic guitars in the studio environment.