With its flexible gooseneck condenser microphone, volume, blend, and phase controls, the Ellipse Matrix Blend makes it possible to have the best of both worlds when you play. The sparkling, transparent sound and control that our Acoustic Matrix pickup is complemented by the unique and expressive character of a microphone. Ellipse Matrix Blend Pickup & Preamp System Features: Super low-noise onboard preamp system Ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at your fingertips to maintain a natural playing position Features the world’s best-selling undersaddle pickup, the Acoustic Matrix Phase switch (feedback control) Custom-designed cardioid condenser mini-microphone with gooseneck mount and accessible mic/pickup blending, plus mic trim control Unique patent-pending neodymium magnetic mounting system for easy, solder-free installation Solder-free connections Switchable low-frequency tone-shaping built into preamp Pickup available in wide, narrow or split formats Professional installation recommended