Its positive sound characteristics and the unlimited freedom of movement predispose Tomasi MicroCork for live performances of light and Modern music.
The Tomasi MicroCork is a pickup (not a microphone) that is mounted in the head-joint instead of the cork and crown. It replaces the cork and crown and can stay in the head joint permanently.
It has no audio feedback and no amplification of ambient noise.
- Case 1 It can be used for amplification only by connecting it to an audio mixer (b) / loudspeaker (g). The sound of the flute will stay natural.
- Case 2 It can be connected via audio interface (d) to a device—Apple or Windows computer (e), tablet or smart phone (f)—with sound-mixing software (app). In this case we recommend the use of an Apple computer / iPhone / iPad, because the choice of different devices and software is much greater.
- Case 3 The Tomasi Microcork can be connected to an effects pedal, preferably with guitar or voice effects.
Tomasi MicroCork is an all-purpose pickup head, particularly suitable for light music (e.g. rock, funk, jazz…) and electronic music.
- Allows freedom of movement on the stage.
- Positive sound characteristics:
- Sound is open and voluminous,
- boosts the lower register,
- is soft with good response in the higher range.
- No modification necessary: it’s as qualified for acoustic playing as traditional cork systems.
- Easy mounting
- Suitable for all flutes and head joints because of it’s adjustable crown and thread system.
- Customizable: Crown and cork plate are also available in silver or gold, matching the flute.
- Minimal structure-borne sound transmission
- High prevention of audio feedback
- Completely moisture-resistant
Specifications
Material (Crown and cork plate):
- Brass, silverplated brass.
- Gold-plated pickup-membrane.
- High-quality gold-plated connector.
- Completely moisture-resistant.
Technical specification of pickup:
- Mode of operation: Piezo Technology
- Directional characteristic: Omni-directional
- Frequency: 50 – 20.000 Hz
- Connection with supplying-adaptor (48V-Phantom- power) XLR
