| I haven't tried the Fishman/Crown rig, but I have a similar setup with a Baggs Dual Source in my classical guitar. It's okay for something like a potted plant gig, where you might want a little extra amplification, but it's still not something I'd want to use DI for a recording. All an internal mic does, is help an undersaddle or soundboard pickup sound a little better than it would on its own. I have the internal mic on the Dual Source dialed in about 30% relative to the undersaddle pickup. For recording, it's all external mics.
@ Stoneface -- If you're lookjng for a decent entry-level classical (or "crossover" nylon string with a slimmer neck), then check out Takamine guitars. Takamine nylon string models have a good pickup system (if you do need that for live playing), and they're fairly common in guitar stores. Also try a few Yamahas. Between Takamine and Yamaha you'll probably find something good in that price range. |