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Mag Mic
A magnetic pickup plus a small microphone. The mic adds body and string detail the magnetic side misses.
Product detailSKU #1274034493670
Seymour DuncanSA-6 Mag Mic Active Acoustic Guitar Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An active acoustic pickup pairing a magnetic pickup with a microphone. For acoustic players who want an amplified sound with more air than magnetic alone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplifying an acoustic guitar that has no onboard electronics
- Players who find a bare magnetic pickup too electric-sounding
- Blending mic detail with feedback-resistant magnetic output
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars that already have a working pickup system
- Anyone wanting a no-battery, no-maintenance install
- Classical or nylon-string guitars — magnetic pickups need steel strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Active
Needs battery power. Output is stronger and less affected by cable length, but a dead battery means no sound.
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Acoustic guitar pickup
Built for steel-string acoustics. It gives you a signal for a PA or acoustic amp without miking the guitar.
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Magnetic element
Magnetic pickups sense steel strings, not the top. That is why they resist feedback better than a mic alone.
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$229
Top of this pickup range. You are paying for the dual-source design and the onboard electronics.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Battery powered — check what it takes and keep a spare in your case
- 02Steel strings only. Nylon strings will not drive the magnetic element
- 03Pickup only. No cable, amp or PA included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I have to drill my guitar?
Check the mounting method against your guitar before buying. Some acoustic pickup installs are removable, others need a hole for the endpin jack.
02Why a mic and a magnetic pickup together?
The magnetic side gives strong, feedback-resistant output. The mic adds air and detail. Blending the two gets closer to how the guitar actually sounds.
03Will it work on a nylon-string?
No. The magnetic element needs steel strings to produce a signal. Nylon-string players need a different type of pickup.
04Can I plug it straight into a PA?
It is active, so the output is strong enough for an acoustic amp or a PA channel. A DI box is still useful for long cable runs.
