This is the most accurate acoustic pickup I've heard...The NV Tone Swan Internal Microphone Pickup!

[@HayesJC]

Fishman rare earth blend can send out two signals, one magnetic and one microphone without the need for phantom power. That is the route I am going from now on.

[@MattaPhillipsmusic]

I would say the phantom power requirement is enough to keep a lot of people at bay. They will have to make some sort of modification to allow for use with preamps. As it wouldn’t work with a venue DI, being that it doesn’t run on phantom, adapter or 9v battery only. Also I get the premise with the clamp, but the fact that it serves no purpose but to anchor to the guitar, it would still be affecting the tone gripping the top, vs it being completely internal like the trinity system. It sounds good, the choice of power doesn’t make much sense to me. It runs the risk of potentially frying something if the person at the mixer isn’t familiar with phantom. I would be interested to see if it would hold up in a full band mix.

[@kendutchess]

The website says that it will work with a phantom power adapter

[@raingrow845]

yes, shure it works with PP adapter

[@chrisminer5884]

Can't see the problem. Nearly all acoustic amps and mixers have phantom power option

[@MattaPhillipsmusic]

@@chrisminer5884 false. Fishman offers the loudbox performer with 24v phantom only, which would still not be enough power for this. The larger Bose L1 pro 16 at $1900 has it, JBL prx one at $1800 has it, neither EV standalone systems have it. Most looking for an “affordable pickup” aren’t shelling out $2k for the system that will work with it. How does it work with the adapter? Plugging the pickup into an adapter, to plug into the system? It’s a lot of work for a problem that didn’t exist before 2024. 2032 and 9v batteries still work just fine and as long as you mute and unplug, it takes forever to kill one.

[@jakobstumpf391]

I don't understand why you would need a DI if you already had a balanced signal with XLR Out. Phantom Power only limits the use of the guitar with 80s Powermixers. Anything else, you plug in and go without a DI. This solution gets rid of two problems: shit acoustic sound and needing a DI which ALWAYS degrades signal and needs Phantom Power anyway.

[@MrDaveKC]

It sounds great, and I have a co-worker who has a Taylor who wants no part of installing permanent in his Taylor, so he uses a sound hole pickup, and it so misses the natural sound of the Taylor. Since I primarily play at church, I'm not sure if we have phantom power, but we might (I would have to ask the sound guys). But for the right purpose, that would be a great pickup. Not sure it's practical for me, but it is great for the right person and the right situation.

[@raingrow845]

any mixer/audiointerface/ acoustic modern acoustic combo has phantom power

[@alanlevin167]

The output jack is a standard Fishman 'SwitchJack'. This costs $30 right now and can be a pain to wire up if you have to do this yourself. For this unit, they did it already! Figure this into your valuation of the device. Also, accessory Phantom Power units start at $30. However, one problem is that most Phantom Power units only have XLR, low impedance outputs. If you use a traditional guitar amp with 1/4", high impedance inputs you now have a problem. Not insurmountable but a problem.

[@dmatt1116]

Sounds clear and crisp! 👍

[@SongSecretsMomNeverTaughtYou]

Hey Jeremy! It looks like you've adopted the OM-320 from your previous review video, it sounds gorgeous and jaw-dropping for a $300 guitar!

[@aaronlarsen7447]

I was instantly convinced.

[@VinceMGuitar]

This is a great sounding pickup. Can you clarify if this is actually a pickup or just a microphone? It looks like a magnetic sound hole pickup with a mic that blends but there doesn’t appear to have any blending capability and it certainly doesn’t sound like a mag pickup.

[@simonsmith2642]

Yamaha AC5M has been a life saver in studio with the furnace running 9-10 months a year. I record direct, and play direct. This is really good though. It would still pick up my furnace though. Otherwise live, yeah man, it sounds good dude.

[@JustinZak7]

Sounds great! This is just a mic and not a dual source with a magnetic pickup too, right?

[@frankie_CALB]

And this is why I went with an L.R. Baggs Lyric system, sounds great and my sound engineer loves it.

[@davekguitars]

The Lyric goes in all my Larrivees. Until they make a standalone version of the new Silo mic.

[@DjNikGnashers]

I like my Baggs Anthem, best of all scenarios.

[@raingrow845]

Subjective Opinion on Phantom Power The lack of phantom power is a subjective concern. Practically every acoustic amplifier includes phantom power, and in rare cases where it is absent, affordable adapters are available. However, the main advantage of this “disadvantage” is that you will never need to replace batteries or recharge them, monitor battery levels, or experience microphone distortion when it runs low. Quality Comparison Cheap Chinese microphones cannot deliver the same sound quality as the NV TONE Swan. This is studio-quality sound, right in your home. Additional Benefits One overlooked advantage: the NV TONE Swan includes a 100% copper audio cable, 16.4 feet in length. No other manufacturer provides a cable longer than 6.5 feet. With this extended cable, you won’t need to buy an additional one, and you’ll have the freedom to move around your room comfortably while staying far from the speakers. Price and Quality Unfortunately, price doesn’t always guarantee quality. Regarding Ukraine All microphones are stored in a U.S. warehouse, and the product’s only connection to Ukraine is its origin. Global Shipping Worldwide delivery is meticulously planned to ensure safety.

[@AbitLippy]

Would feedback like nothing else. Try a Cole Clark guitar. A 3 way system including sensors inserted into the bridge and bracing as well as a microphone. Great natural sound and good against feedback too.

[@dawidzarnowski5248]

I was about to ask if he ever tried cole clarks 😅 I didnt find anything like this so far

[@kodybryantmusic7357]

Everse 8 has phantom power, but why does the pickup need it? Because it’s not battery powered. Too many things holding this pickup back for the professional musician. LR Baggs anthem and Hifi & Hifi Duet are more expensive, but they’ve taken care of many of these problems. And they have mics in them

[@bikerfry]

Have you tried the Mojotone NC2?

[@dmitchell9663]

Not sure how I feel about it. Almost sounds like the Taylor ES2. I had a 314 not long ago that I couldn’t stand to play out plugged up bc I didn’t like the way it sounded. Just preference tho.

[@JoshuaKrell]

Hmm. I would be concerned with feedback issues in a live environment.

[@JesseDylanMusic]

I wonder how it would compare to something like a fishman rare earth blend. That has a magnetic pickup as well in case of feedback with the mic. If this really only works at home, I already would just be using an external mic at home

[@raingrow845]

10 Key Differences and Improvements of the New NV TONE Swan Microphone: 1. Brighter Sound: Delivers a rich, bright sound right out of the box. 2. No Adjustment Needed: Perfectly tuned and ready to use immediately. 3. No Preamp Required: Built-in preamp eliminates the need for bulky equipment. 4. Battery-Free Operation: No charging or battery replacement needed. 5. Extended Cable Length: Comes with a 5-meter (16.4-foot) cable, no extension needed. 6. Safe Mounting System: Soft felt inserts ensure secure, scratch-free mounting. 7. Minimal Feedback: Optimized to reduce feedback for clear, pure sound. 8. Installation Flexibility: Fast setup with optional drill-free installation. 9. Balanced Design: Surpasses previous models and most competitors in quality, while remaining affordable. 10. Left-Handed Compatibility: Cable can be routed to either side, ideal for both left- and right-handed musicians.

[@russellr1509]

Maybe it is the headphone I am listening through but it sounds a bit quacky

[@Acoustic_Music-h6x]

How does this compare to the much touted LR Baggs Duet?

[@joshuadsmusic94]

Have you tried the Harmonik GT02? It’s a Brazilian pickup that combines two mics and a piezo, and has a feedback suppression preset feature (up to 20 or 30 frequencies for mics and 10 or 15 for piezo, need to double check the exact numbers). I’ve been using it for about a year in my classical, and I love it! You can see the feedback suppression feature around the 1:40 mark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fafHi6iPeN-md8ksi=5puNn89SM74xcijm

[@jimwaller5465]

I didn't care for the sound through the Bose PA, but it is interesting....

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

Ya ,but how to get to the truss rod? It would be in the way !

[@JeremySheppard]

Depends in the guitar, truss rod is on the headstock on this one…..right?

[@Sake11880]

I have been waiting four years to put a pickup in my D18. This may just be the one

[@peterjohnston4472]

LR baggs anthem

[@lovelandinstruments4314]

Does this sound more natural than lr baggs anthem? Would you take this over that?

[@JeremySheppard]

More natural but doesn’t have the low end thump from the element. The anthem SL has been my go to pickup for years.

[@d.j.williams-hello]

Someday the world will move to pickups that can exist without drilling a giant hole in the end block

[@raingrow845]

There is two types of pickup : internal(with drilling) and external just plug and play.

[@kencarr6004]

How would you say this onboard microphone compares with the LR Baggs Lyric?

[@raingrow845]

Lyric is static mic, sticked at static plase, Swan is differrent by flexible neck. That gives You much of sound variability. PS - battery is more worst than better - when battery became lower than 75-70% your sound would changes... and oh yeah - weight, i think phantom power is better than replaceable unit

[@Metro_Gnome]

Can anyone recommend a good pickup for a carbon guitar with no bridge plate to glue anything to? The soundhole is off set top left and small so these pickups aren't possible, nor is my regular choice the journey under saddle transducers...anything? Or am I stuck with piezo s and Eq pedals?

[@Vern859]

I use the Dean Markley pro mag passive pickup in my acoustic. I run it through my GT-3 on an acoustic setting. Sounds really good and natural. What is phantum power?? 👍

[@LegsON]

It's when what you plug microphone in gives it power.

[@MatthewCuda]

I’ll bet that it howls like a wounded dog in a full band

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

How you’d get a wounded dog into a full band, I don’t know… But I bet there would be a lot of howling.

[@nicksalvatore5717]

Use a volume pedal to stop feedback if that does happen and make sure to face your guitar away from facing the amp or any PA speakers. Also sound checks are your friend.

[@JohannesLabusch]

People who play acoustic guitar in a full band will have less of a need for pristine acoustic sound, and will probably be better served with a different system. This is clearly geared toward people who play in smaller, predominantly acoustic groups, or soloists. Maybe it would be a good idea for the makers of Swan to invent a soundhole plug that will accomodate their invention.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@JohannesLabusch Exactly

[@texhaines9957]

Nice sounding pickup. Would have been nice to know that minimum thickness on the sound hole and possibly a maximum. The other thing is I do not do installs with my eyesight. Since it isn't carried by a dealer, it might cost me almost as much to have it installed. Third, I am accustomed to a K&K or K&K Trinity not needing phantom power. I don't think my Loudbox has it. I went with the stand you reviewed, but I will wait on this. I will soon find out how that stand does in the cold as we have snow on the ground now with more later this week. Thanks.

[@happyasmongoose]

Thanks for another great video! Interesting stuff, I really like to see companies looking for ways to solve multi-source pickups at affordable price points. That said, I and many others have long since passed the threshold of paying for the best, reliable tone (Fishman REB, Anthem, Hifi Duet etc), especially when solving the multi-source challenges. When you qualified in this video "great... at this price point" - I'm out. We guitarists spend so much $$ on our passion, this is an odd place to value-engineer, right? Plus, the phantom power thing is a large issue that will follow this product through its lifespan. Phantom power management is widely misunderstood and folks will have issues when attempting to play live. Example: I have one DI with phantom power pass-through, the JHS Colour Box V2, which is a $450 piece of equipment.

[@johnszumowski9685]

The high end of the strings sound more predominant than the low end according to my Taylor ..

[@petesacco3255]

Taylor...horrid

[@jackprice7828]

For me requiring phantom power is a non starter.

[@josephhowren7036]

Would love to chat about Larivee guitars! Whats the best way to get in touch? I saw that you were in VA, I'm in Richmond and would love to play a few before making decision to buy!

[@MashaT22]

Jeremy moved to Louisiana recently. You can find ways to get in touch if you check his KZbin bio and on his site. Hope this helps!

[@BenDorm]

Larrivee guitars are wonderful instruments. They are much better value for your money than Martin or Taylor guitars. A step up from Larrivee are Morgan guitars. Each instrument is hand made by one person. In Vancouver Canada.

[@sk4007]

What guild model acoustic is that ?

[@JeremySheppard]

The OM-320

[@davekguitars]

Sounds great.. but so limited

[@texhaines9957]

Ps Patreon just told me you no longer have my membership level, so I guess that's gone.

[@jackbandel]

Sounds a bit harsh and trebley

[@paulheartsongs]

Feedback

[@juddadam2]

I don't know, testing a PA for live gigs and large venues in your tiny room, then complaining about feedback? really?

[@AnkitSingh-vx4dy]

I don't think so. Aura is way better sounding

[@endoffate5475]

So is it the most accurate pickup or is it not?? You say it is in the title but then in the video you say one of the best at this price point.. lol

[@JeremySheppard]

Two things can be true. Several times I had to make sure I wasn’t using the room mic, because it sounded very accurate. It’s also a good deal at $159.

[@endoffate5475]

@JeremySheppard Fraud

[@wallpapermusique]

Hmmmm??? A product review video that is sponsored by the manufacturer??

[@JeremySheppard]

Most of them are. My integrity is worth more than $150 pick up. 😂 😜 I always say that brands pay for my time, not my opinion.

[@TatjanaTetiana]

The review clearly looks like a sponsored piece for competitors.

[@JeremySheppard]

What do you mean?

[@russellharris5072]

Two downsides,the major one being that 48v power requirement.The other is the competition coming out of China with their line of transducer driven pickups with a built in mic for between $67-$79 and rechargeable with no phantom power requirement.Being in Ukraine is also a major hiderance as those guys are really struggling with the despot Putin's efforts to crush them................................................

[@raingrow845]

Subjective Opinion on Phantom Power The lack of phantom power is a subjective concern. Practically every acoustic amplifier includes phantom power, and in rare cases where it is absent, affordable adapters are available. However, the main advantage of this “disadvantage” is that you will never need to replace batteries or recharge them, monitor battery levels, or experience microphone distortion when it runs low. Quality Comparison Cheap Chinese microphones cannot deliver the same sound quality as the NV TONE Swan. This is studio-quality sound, right in your home. Additional Benefits One overlooked advantage: the NV TONE Swan includes a 100% copper audio cable, 16.4 feet in length. No other manufacturer provides a cable longer than 6.5 feet. With this extended cable, you won’t need to buy an additional one, and you’ll have the freedom to move around your room comfortably while staying far from the speakers. Price and Quality Unfortunately, price doesn’t always guarantee quality. Regarding Ukraine All microphones are stored in a U.S. warehouse, and the product’s only connection to Ukraine is its origin. Global Shipping Worldwide delivery is meticulously planned to ensure safety.

[@blufordbirdsong1834]

looks like this will be a constant source of feedback and largely unusable in a live environment.

[@4CloudySky]

Well, DPA clip on mics are used quite often nowadays. I don't see how this would be worse

[@DB-rr1eo]

I don't believe you.

[@TatjanaTetiana]

The review clearly looks like a sponsored piece for competitors. I wonder how much your competitors paid you to try to discredit these Ukrainian guys? $$$😢

[@hagangibson1756]

Great thumbnail! Just want you to know the good news of the Gospel. The bad news is that you and I (everyone) are sinners. And since God is Holy He doesn’t put up with sin. So sin leads to hell. The good news is God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins on the cross. This means Jesus paid the debt we owed but couldn’t pay. “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” ‭‭(2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬). So if one repents and places faith (trust) in Jesus Christ they can be assured of heaven. I love you and so does God.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

So, the Phantom Menace?