MATON AP5-Pro - Pre-Amp with Piezo and Condenser Mic System

THE NEW AP5 PRO A revolution in acoustic guitar pickup technology

The AP5 PRO Pickup System

All controls are now at your fingertips – their “resistance curves” have been designed and manufactured expressly for the AP5 PRO.

As a result, the bass, treble, and mid-range are now more “linear” in feel. The FQ (mid sweep) goes down lower and has a wider frequency band (600Hz to 2.4kHz ) to give greater control when targeting your specific sound.

Tighter components

Miniature surface mount components allow the preamp to be placed on one PCB, making the complete system smaller and less prone to hum and noise pickup.

The rigidity of this smaller PCB means it’s less prone to develop problems with ageing. Because it’s bolted into position in the casing, the whole assembly is less likely to develop rattles with the constant movement and shipping expected of a performing musician’s instrument.

At a glance

The AP5 has been held in the highest regard for over a decade by players all over the world. It was with this in mind that we began development of its successor.

Better sound quality

Clarity and fidelity of studio-quality sound in a live setting with Maton's AP5 Pro pickup system.

Linear feel to the controls

Effortlessly adjust volume, tone, and EQ settings, empowering you to fine-tune your acoustic sound.

Expanded mid-sweep range

Covering from 600Hz to 2400Hz ensuring your guitar's mid-range shines through with clarity.

New microphone system

Our updated mic system boasts unmatched definition in tonality and simplifies usability.

Battery upgrade

Battery choice is 2 x AA batteries, why? Energy density. Two AA batteries have almost twice the stored energy of a 9-volt for approximately the same space requirement, therefore giving the performer a much longer operational life before battery change.

The AP5 PRO also has improved battery terminals – both terminals are identical and now made from phosphor bronze – the same material used in ship propellers. It’s extremely corrosion resistant so should the batteries develop a leak the terminals can be easily cleaned to restore them to “as new” operation.

Internal Microphone and Piezo Pickup (MIC/PZ):

The most complex element of the AP5 PRO is the Mic. It is designed as an additional sound source and has been set so as to not interfere with the signal from the piezo pickup (which should be your main source of signal). The most common system for setting the Mic level is to set the piezo sound first, including Bass, Treble, Mid and Freq controls. Then with the Piezo level at 75% and the Master Volume at 75% slowly wind the Mic level into the mix, listening for the “sweet spot” where the Mic enhances the treble sound of the guitar without becoming “scratchy” and unpleasant. If the Mic begins to feed back or sound unpleasant, back it off until it sits nicely in the mix without being overly apparent. The Mic is “rolled off” below 1 KHz so has no impact on the lower mids or bottom end of the guitar. It is not designed to be used alone and has no connection to any of the tone controls on the AP5 PRO. The Mic can be used with a Feedback Eliminator. Some players use it with great effect while a Feedback Eliminator is fitted