Schatten HFN-S2 for Selmer/Maccaferri Instruments

Studio Microphone Quality Sound   

  "The sound of this new guitar pickup is as close to that of a good quality mic as you've ever heard from a guitar pickup......"

The HFN-S2 Artist now comes with our latest generation of Artist II endpin jack preamp featuring multiple power capability.

This means that the preamp can be run from an onboard 9 volt battery, or from Phantom Power (up to 48 volts dc), or from an outboard battery box.

So, the choice is yours: "Do I put a battery in there.....or don't I?"

 

HFN-S2 Artist Pickup - with Artist II Preamp features

Preamp may run from 9 volt battery onboard
Preamp may run from Phantom Power (up to 48 volts) from PA, mixer, or amp
Preamp may run from an 18 volt Remote Battery Box
Available thumbwheel volume controls
2 Channels with trim pots on circuit board for setting maximum gain per channel

  The HFN-S2 series for Selmer / Maccaferri instruments is available in two models:

  The HFN-S2  passive which does not come with a preamp, and the HFN-S2 Artist which is an active pickup and has an endpin jack preamp. We offer the passive model of the pickup for use in instruments that already have a preamp onboard or for those customers that wish to use an outboard preamp.

The HFN-S2 models give you a sound that is much more realistic and acoustic than any pickup on a Selmer that you have ever heard before. More realism in attack, more realism in overall response, these pickups actually allow your instrument to sound just as good plugged in as it does unplugged.

     The only thing missing from the HFN-S2 in a Selmer is the 'quack' that everyone has come to expect and accept in acoustic pickups. Along with being simple to install, the HFN-S2's have excellent feedback rejection and  good string to string balance.

     The HFN series of pickups utilizes an elegant combination of materials: rosewood for its main structure and arching with a light weight brass shell for its noise shielded piezo unit. Total weight of the pickup is a very light 0.2 ounces  (7 grams). It will not affect the acoustic sound of the instrument when not in use.

 
 
 

 

         HFN-S2 shown on Selmer soundboard

     The S-2 series of pickups is compatible with virtually all Selmer style instruments. While we were at it, we made the installation of the pickup quick and easy (even in the petite bouche). We've utilized this cutaway of a Selmer soundboard to show the placement of the HFN-S2 pickup. The pickup mounts on the two large transverse braces that form the main structure of the bridge box.

      The pickup is held securely in place with our special mounting putty. This mounting is quick and very secure. The pickup may be removed easily however, at any time should you want to move it to a different instrument.

      Installation is quick and simple and takes about 20 minutes. The only hole that you need to drill is for the endpin jack or endpin jack preamp.  All HFN's come fully wired, complete and ready to install. The Artist models also include a self adhesive velcro mount cordura nylon battery bag.  Neat and tidy.

  Tool Kit available for installing HFN-S2's into petite bouche instruments:

    

    A 2 piece tool kit is available at a negligible cost for installing the pickup into instruments having the smaller sound holes (petite bouche). Larger sound hole and D shaped sound hole instruments do not need the tool kit as the opening in these instruments is easily large enough to get one's hand in.

     The tool kit consists of one tool that is angled and articulated to allow you to install the pickup through the sound hole and a second tool that enables you to pull the endpin jack or endpin jack preamp into place through the end block. This 2 piece tool kit can be seen on either pdf installation instruction sheet. The tool kit is priced at 10 dollars.

 

 

     The S-2 series will fit virtually all Selmer style instruments on the market. The standard Selmer bracing has the 2 main transverse  braces set at 1.9" apart, center to center and the bracing thickness averaging between 0.300" to 0.350". The new HFN-S2 models were designed to fit this set of standard design parameters.

     The HFN-S2 is not designed to fit  Favino style instruments when those instruments use a Favino brace spacing that puts the 2 main transverse braces 2.9" apart, center to center.

     The HFN-S2 is not designed to fit  MM series from Aria. The 2 main transverse braces on these instruments is approximately 2.56" apart.

 
 NEW - Should you require a template to check the brace spacing on your instrument, one is available here:     1.9" Template  Make sure that when you print it out you choose "none" for page scaling.
 

HFN-S2 Stuff:

Hear the HFN-S2

HFN-S2 passive Installation Instructions (pdf)

 HFN-S2 Artiist active Installation Instructions (pdf)

 

Windows Media File Size                     

HFN-S2 Design Discussion     4 1/2 min large med small
HFN-S2 Pickup Installation     4 1/2 min - - - med small
 

 Each pickup is hand built and tested in our workshop to ensure good sound. As well, each pickup is warranted for a period of two years from date of purchase to the original purchaser.

 

 

 

HFN-S2  for Selmer / Maccaferri (passive)

Remember that the HFN was designed to be used with a preamp. You must have one for it to operate properly.

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HFN-S2 Artist for Selmer / Maccaferri  with our new Artist II endpin jack preamp

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Available Thumbwheel Controls

 

RP-1 Remote Power Module

Two 9 volt batteries provide 18 volt battery power for outboard powering of the Artist II endpin jack preamp when 48 volt Phantom Power is not available from a mixer, PA, or amp.     (batteries not included)

(Requires CAB-1 cable)

 

CAB-1 10 foot cable

XLR to 1/4" Stereo TRS cord for connecting the Artist II endpin jack preamp to a Phantom Power source or the RP-1 Remote Power Module.

 

HFN-S2 Artist Models with ArtistII Preamp In Stock Price Quantity

HFN-S2 Artist

Yes $169.95

HFN-S2 Artist Plus1 (prewired with 1 thumbwheel volume control)

Yes $189.95

HFN-S2 Artist Plus2 (prewired with 2 thumbwheel volume controls)

Yes $199.95

Accessories for the Artist models

'S2' Tool Kit (required for petite bouche) Yes $ 10.00
CAB-1 cable  10 feet (required for using remote power) Yes $29.95
RP-1 remote power module Yes $59.95
Gold Button for endpin jack preamp (replaces the original) Yes $ 10.95
HFN-S2 Passive Model      

HFN-S2 (passive)

Yes $127.95

Accessories for the passive model

     
'S2' Tool Kit (required for petite bouche) Yes $ 10.00
Going straight into a PA system or mixer? Want an outboard preamp?      
Add a Schatten Preamp/ DI to my order Yes $139.95
Gold Button for endpin jack (replaces the original) Yes $ 10.95

Prices shown are in US funds

 

Canadian customers wishing to order online click here: For Canadian customers only

       
 
 

 

If you would prefer to speak to us directly, please feel free to contact us toll free (877) 633-0177  Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM eastern time. Toll free is for the US and Canada only, the rest of the world may call 519-742-3862.

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05/08/2008

 

 

 


 

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627 Colby Drive   Waterloo, Ontario  Canada   N2V 1B4

519-742-3862     fax 519-742-1843     toll free 877-633-0177

 

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