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Ortega MagusUkeGO Ukulele Active Output Jack Preamp System – New Ortega Guitar Effect Pedal

£51.00

Quick and easy amplification. If you need a simple solution to make your ukulele louder the Ortega MagusUkeGO Ukulele Active Output Jack Preamp System is the perfect choice. Adding a preamp system to your ukulele is the easiest way to amplify your instrument for live performances. All you need is a jack cable and you…

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Description

The Ortega MagusUkeGO Ukulele Active Output Jack Preamp System is in New condition and made by Ortega , it is a great System Preamp Jack Output Active Ukulele MagusUkeGO Ortega Guitar Effect Pedal- Quick and easy amplification. If you need a simple solution to make your ukulele louder the Ortega MagusUkeGO Ukulele Active Output Jack Preamp System is the perfect choice. Adding a preamp system to your ukulele is the easiest way to amplify your instrument for live performances. All you need is a jack cable and you can plug in to a PA system or acoustic amplifier. All the MagusUkeGOs electronics are located in the output jack you dont need to cut a large hole in the side of your uke for a bulky control panel. This helps keep the traditional look of your treasured instrument and makes installation of this preamp quick and easy. This high-quality system lets you easily take you sound to the stage. . Available from Just Pedals for only £ 51 Amplify your potential Turn up the volume. The Ortega MagusUkeGO system lets you easily add the power of amplification to your favourite instrument. With a Magus preamp installed you can easily plug your ukulele into a PA system or acoustic amplifier – perfect for playing on stage or at open mics. The detailed under-saddle pickup captures the natural tone of your uke so all you have to do is plug-in and play. Easy installation Unlike other preamp systems the MagusUkeGO doesnt have a bulky side mounted preamp so you dont have to cut a large hole in the side of your treasured instrument. All the electronics are in the output jack. This provides a stealthy installation that doesnt drastically change the appearance of your ukulele. You still have full control over your sound thanks to soundhole mountable volume and tone dials. If you need the added functionally of an active preamp without the unsightly appearance of a large control panel this is the system for you. Specifications Preamp Type: Ukulele Includes: Flexible Pickup Battery Pocket and Cable Clamp Controls: Volume and Tone Control (Designed for Inner Soundhole Attachment) Power Source: 9V Battery (Not Included)

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Ortega is a brand known for producing a range of musical instruments and accessories, including guitar pedals that offer practical solutions for musicians. Their *Horse Kick Pro*, for example, is a digital percussion stomp box that provides multiple percussion samples, making it ideal for guitarists, singers, and performers who want to add rhythmic elements to their performances. This pedal can be used to enhance live shows or practice sessions with percussive sounds at the touch of a foot.

In addition to the *Horse Kick Pro*, Ortega also offers other pedals such as the *ANNAlog*, which utilizes piezo technology for a distinctive, optimized sound, and the *QUANTUMloop*, a looper pedal designed for creating layered performances. Ortega’s pedals are designed to be versatile, providing musicians with tools to experiment with rhythm, looping, and tonal exploration during their live and studio work. These products are particularly popular for their functionality and ease of use, making them a solid choice for performers looking to expand their creative possibilities.

Active

Active pickups are a type of guitar pickup that incorporates an onboard preamp powered by a battery, usually a 9-volt, to boost the guitar’s signal before it reaches an amplifier.

This preamp enhances the pickup’s output, resulting in a stronger and more consistent signal compared to passive pickups.

The increased signal strength allows active pickups to drive amplifiers and effects pedals more efficiently, making them particularly popular in high-gain music genres like metal and hard rock.

Additionally, the preamp in active pickups ensures that the tone remains consistent across various volume levels, preventing the loss of high frequencies that can occur when rolling back the volume knob on passive pickups.

Active pickups are also known for their reduced noise levels, offering a cleaner signal with minimal hum or interference.

This makes them ideal for studio recording and live performances where clarity is essential. The preamp can also extend the frequency response, providing a wider range of tones with enhanced lows and highs, contributing to a more modern and articulate sound.

However, active pickups require a battery to function, which necessitates periodic replacement. Despite this, they are favoured by many guitarists for their ability to produce powerful, clear tones.

Brands like EMG and Fishman are renowned for manufacturing high-quality active pickups that are widely used by professional musicians.

While active pickups offer many tonal advantages, some players prefer the traditional, warm sound of passive pickups for styles like blues and jazz.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

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Preamp

A preamp, short for preamplifier, is an electronic device used to amplify weak signals from guitars, microphones, or other audio sources before they are sent to a power amplifier or recording device. Preamps serve several important functions in audio systems:

1. **Signal Boosting**: The primary function of a preamp is to increase the level of weak signals to line level, which is the standard level used in audio equipment. This boost ensures that the signal remains strong and clear throughout the audio chain, minimizing noise and distortion.

2. **Tone Shaping**: Many preamps feature tone controls such as EQ (equalization) knobs or switches, which allow users to adjust the frequency response of the signal. This can include boosting or cutting specific frequencies to tailor the tone to the desired sound.

3. **Impedance Matching**: Preamps often include input and output impedance controls to match the impedance of the source device (e.g., a guitar pickup) with the impedance of the connected equipment (e.g., an amplifier or mixer). Proper impedance matching ensures optimal signal transfer and prevents signal degradation.

4. **Coloration and Character**: Some preamps are designed to impart a specific sonic character or coloration to the signal, adding warmth, richness, or saturation. This can be achieved through the use of vacuum tubes, transformers, or other analog components known for their unique sonic characteristics.

5. **Gain Staging**: Preamps play a crucial role in gain staging, which involves managing the levels of audio signals at each stage of the signal chain to optimize signal-to-noise ratio and prevent distortion. By adjusting the gain or volume controls on the preamp, users can control the overall level of the signal before it reaches subsequent stages of processing or amplification.

6. **Phantom Power**: Many preamps provide phantom power, which is required to power condenser microphones and certain active DI (direct input) boxes. Phantom power is typically supplied at +48 volts and is transmitted through the microphone cable to power the microphone or DI box.

Preamps are commonly found in a variety of audio equipment, including guitar amplifiers, mixing consoles, recording interfaces, and standalone preamp units. They are essential for ensuring clean, clear, and balanced audio signals in both live sound reinforcement and studio recording applications. Additionally, dedicated guitar preamps are available as standalone units or built into amplifiers, offering guitarists additional control over their tone and signal chain.

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