All user reviews for the Schertler Basik Set

- I use it for two months, on various instruments (violin, viola, acoustic guitar, sometimes bass) for direct amplification and recording.
- I like its ease of use and versatility, this version with a battery power does not use a mixer with phantom power, we can use it with any system and simply record its acoustic instruments, or use a guitar amp to sound with. It is unfortunate that Schertler does not combine in one package with this version of the pro version (which includes a phantom power adapter), but this Parmet to lower costs and in practice, the user's choice (I, j ' ... I chose the two versions!). The sound quality is good - especially with a viola or a guitar - but you still have to test placement of the sensor on the instrument, réglagles find the equalizer and limit the gain (high output level) for find the most natural sound.
- There is nothing really comparable on the market (the piezo are much more low-end, other sensors are Schertler more upscale ...)
- The price / quality ratio is good, especially compared to other excellent sensors Schertler.
- I would do without hesitation that choice (in fact I bought both versions of the Basik).

Used for 6 months on a "Kamel Ngoni" of West Africa (Type Kora), put directly on the bridge with the famous pastry, which still leaves traces of fat on the wood.
I once had a piezo basic than I had made myself, but nothing to do with rendering the Basik.
Pros: The faithful reproduction of the sound of the instrument (including defects), ease of use and value for money indisputable.
Cons: The dough not quite respectful of the surface on which it is applied, the lack of a small volume on the adapter that came with the cell.
I also have a sensor C-Dyn from the same brand over another Ngoni, I tried both with a Zoom digital recorder, I do not see much difference when the C-Dyn is 2 times more expensive ...
In short if I acquire another instrument of this kind I bought a sensor like this live ...

I used last year on a flamenco guitar in cypress, for a little trial and error of jazz.Apres, I have found its place on the tailpiece, right near string ...
I am using for a small console yamaha equalizer, which I cut all frequencies except a little low.
To end on a compact 60 EAR cut all frequencies too, the sound is similar to what I want, I like pretty well ... I've tried the more expensive models, I haven t been able to do so much better. ..
A strongly advise, if it was behind, what it takes for corrections ...
No I did not like directly to the EIA, the console off frequencies which I did not.