None.
It is not a pickup (despite the misleading label). It is a small microphone.
That company has what must be one of the most horrible and unprofessional websites of any audio manufacturer I have ever seen.... stuffed full of hard-sell sales blub and endorsements and almost nothing at all covering use or specifications. So, I am not surprised you are confused as you will seek in vain for any practical information as to how to use the thing. They certainly seem keen to sell them - much less keen to tell you anything useful about them.
They have been discussed before, and this very same question asked...
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...4-Myers-Pickup
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...ith-Sound-Clip
It actually outputs an UNBALANCED signal on a 1/4 jack. However (yet again) no info from Myers on what the level is, leaving you in the dark as to selecting a suitable interface to a PA system. Since it is actually a generic omnidirectional electret element into a small FET buffer preamp (with vol control), you can assume the level is higher than a dynamic mic... but (given the battery used) much less than line level. How much less is anyone's guess. I'd also guess that applying +48v phantom to them would fry them (but again Myers don't seem to think this is important). Be very careful what you do plug them into.
You would get sound out through a DI box... but the impedance may well be mismatched.
You might care to contact Myers and ask for some
actual specifications, as that would help a lot. i.e:
1) Output level in millivolts
2) Optimal input impedance
For anyone thinking about these, I would recommend thinking twice. If you want a pickup - look at the K&K's. Easy to use and very reliable. If you want a clip on microphone, look at the
AT PRO 35 (which is very well respected and interfaces with no fuss to just about any live sound system). It also has vastly superior feedback rejection over an omni microphone. If you want the very best, then look at the
DPA4099 or
ATM350.
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