Kna Pickups KNA VC-1 - PIEZO CELLO MICROPHONE
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An Amplification Solution Designed to Respect the Instrument
The VC-1 is designed for cellists who want amplification without altering their instrument: installation requires no drilling or modification, while maintaining a discreet aesthetic and reversible mounting.
Who Is It For, and In What Contexts Should It Be Used?
Ideal for beginner to advanced musicians playing in rehearsals, on stage, or in the studio, the VC-1 is especially suited for contexts where a reliable signal and good resistance to feedback are sought, whether in classical, contemporary music, folk, or amplified ensembles.
Sound Characteristics
Thanks to its piezo technology, the VC-1 directly captures vibrations transmitted through the bridge. The output emphasizes attack, precision, and the bow's dynamics, while aiming to preserve the cello's natural timbre. Its lightwood sensor and bridge mounting promote sensitive response and a usable signal for amplification.
Technical specifications
| Color | Black |
| Microphone | piezo mounted on bridge |
| Mounting | sensor inserted into the bridge eye slot, held by friction |
| Attachment | to the tailpiece with a velcro strap |
| Design | passive, no battery required |
| Installation | no instrument modification needed |
| Included accessories | additional wooden shimming discs for installation on narrow bridges |
| Sensitivity and tonal performance | maximum |
| Output | 3.5 mm jack (housing fixed to tailpiece) |
| Power cable length | 22.5 cm |
| Piezo diameter | 15.40 mm |
| Piezo thickness | 2.40 mm +/- 0.08 mm |
| Maximum impedance | 800 ohms |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Kna Pickups VC-1 install without modifying the cello?
The pickup fits by friction into the notch of the bridge eye, with no drilling or modification to the instrument. The output box is attached to the tailpiece using a velcro strap.
How to mount a piezo microphone on a cello bridge?
The 15.40 mm diameter piezo is placed in the notch of the bridge eye. Wooden spacer discs are provided to adapt the mounting to narrow bridges. The installation remains reversible.
What output does this microphone for cello provide?
Connection is made via a 3.5 mm jack output integrated into the box fixed on the tailpiece.
Does the VC-1 require a battery or power source?
Its passive design requires no battery. The supplied cable measures 22.5 cm.
What sound does a piezo mounted on a cello bridge deliver?
Piezo technology captures vibrations transmitted by the bridge. The sound emphasizes bow attack and precision, with dynamic response. The pickup is designed in lightweight wood.
