We test every pickup, mic, and preamp on the market
Core Features:
Pickup Library
Demo every major and boutique brand of pickup (and mini mic) for violin, viola, and cello and shoot them out in real time using our unique media player.
Powerful Tutorials
Learn how to select the right gear and find your sound onstage in our amazingly simple to use E-Bootcamp tutorials. Whether you are a teacher, student or seasoned pro, The Pickup Test is the place for you!
Community
Learn and share ideas in our forums! An amazing resource by string players for string players!
New Content Each Month
With new tests, interviews, and tutorials coming online each month, The Pickup Test is the online community you've been looking for!
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Our New Neumann MCM 114 is here!
including a shootout against the DPA 4099... which is best???
Effects For Violin?
New Tutorial-Cello Amplification Tips
CloudVocal Mk. 2
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