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DYN-Series Electrodynamic Contact Transducers
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The acoustic electrodynamic transducer from Schertler is patented worldwide. The heart of the transducer is a coil which moves through a decoupled magnetic field to create a voltage differential, delivering a true response to the acoustic vibrations of the instrument’s body. Schertler DYN-Series transducers provide a sound that is exceptionally “acoustic” in nature, a pickup quality until now thought impossible to produce. The sound is close to that of a studio microphone, but without the on-stage problems of bleed or feedback.
Learn more about DYN for:
 Read Steven Stone's review of DYN-M for Stereophile’s Guide to Home Theater titled 'Does Schertler Make the World’s Best Mandolin Pickup?'
Read Downbeat Magazine's review of the DYN-P.
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DYN-Series transducers can be used in a variety of applications, from home recording to live performances, encompassing all types of music and musical playing styles where the utmost in accurate acoustic reproduction is required.
DYN-Series transducers are possibly the soundman’s best friend. In the past, there has been a notable difference between studio and live sound reproduction. Schertler’s acoustic transducers have bridged this gap by providing much more realistic, studio-like sound reproduction on-stage. The difference is appreciated by musicians and fans as well.
Signal isolation when using microphones in live situations is probably the most daunting challenge for audio engineers. With Schertler DYN-Series transducers, isolation is no longer a problem, providing a simple yet elegant solution to eliminate bleed and feedback on stage.
DYN-Series transducers have a low-impedance, balanced XLR output. Easy to install, they provide extremely fast response to instrument vibrations as well as accurate reproduction of the instrument’s characteristics.
As contact microphones, Schertler electrodynamic transducers deliver extensive headroom, smooth dynamics and accurate attack response, all which combine for a “musical” solution to any live situation.
Imagine the possibilities. For example, being able to “mic” an orchestral string section and integrating it into a heavy metal theme. The strings now have a strong, well-defined presence in the mix, at levels competing with the lead guitar if desired.
Schertler DYN-Series transducers permit maximum flexibility in stage layout and use of available space, allowing a wide variety of instruments to work in close proximity without the problems posed with traditional microphones.
Feedback
The practical use of a solid-state transducer for live applications depends on the elimination of feedback and bleed. Microphones faithfully transmit sound but often cannot overcome either of these problems. For years, an attempted solution was a combination of microphones and piezo pickups. However, this resulted in a twofold problem: poor piezo sound on one hand, and microphone feedback and bleed on the other.
Schertler DYN-Series transducers deliver “microphone-quality” sound with significant resistance to feedback. (Of course, ANY acoustic instrument, given its light frame, will eventually resonate in response to very loud speaker output).
Applying the Electrodynamic Transducer
The application and use of Schertler DYN-Series transducers is extremely simple and safe. Special inert adhesive putty is provided to mount the pickup to the instrument body. The best location for your sound is quickly found through our indications or through experimentation with placement.
The balanced, low impedance output reduces the risk of hum and radio frequency (RF) interference, even with long cable runs. The XLR connector allows direct connection to mixing desks or preamplifier inputs. For additional control of level and tone, the Schertler PRE-AII preamplifier is perfectly matched to the DYN-Series.
DYN-Series transducers are expressly designed for mandolin, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, harp, piano (including grand piano) and many ethnic or “world” instruments.
The DYN-Series by Schertler allows musicians total freedom of movement while isolating the instrument from surrounding signals. There can be two people on stage, or twenty, and DYN-Series transducers will deliver needed headroom and dynamics.
Piano - DYN-P and DYN-GP
Schertler DYN-Series piano transducers come in two models, suited for both upright and grand pianos.
The DYN-P is a single transducer designed for upright and smaller grand pianos.
The DYN-GP for grand pianos utilizes a matched pair of transducers and allows the sound to be captured at two separate points, providing a dramatic increase in richness and space.
The high resolution and overall sound quality of Schertler DYN-P and DYN-GP continue to astound pianists and sound reinforcement engineers throughout the world. Artists such as Ray Charles, Paula Cole and Tony Bennett use Schertler piano transducers.
Double Bass
The Schertler DYN-B Electrodynamic pickup is ideal for the player seeking the faithful reproduction of a studio microphone without the problems of feedback and bleed. The DYN-B is the most natural and neutral acoustic transducer on the market today, perfect for jazz or orchestral applications.
"The Schertler Dyn-B transducer sounds amazingly natural. There is plenty of variable control with the preamp [Pre-AII] to truly fine-tune the sound of your instrument. The pickup is simple to attach to the bass and it seems to be completely oblivious to sounds of other instruments in close proximity. When using the Dyn-B with the PUB 2/280 active loudspeaker system, my acoustic sound was incredibly duplicated." - Rufus Reid
Acoustic Bass Guitar
The Schertler DYN-ABG Electrodynamic pickup is perfect for the acoustic
bass guitarist seeking the faithful reproduction of a studio microphone
without the problems of feedback and bleed. Mounted to the top of the
guitar, the DYN-ABG is the most natural and neutral acoustic transducer
on the market today, ideal for recording or "unplugged" performances.
Cello
The Schertler DYN-C Electrodynamic pickup is ideal for the player seeking the faithful reproduction of a studio microphone without the problems of feedback and bleed. The DYN-C is the most natural and neutral acoustic transducer on the market today, perfect for jazz or orchestral applications.
Violin and Viola
The Schertler DYN-V Electrodynamic pickup is ideal for the player seeking the faithful reproduction of a studio microphone without the problems of feedback and bleed. The DYN-V is the most natural and neutral acoustic transducer on the market today, perfect for jazz or orchestral applications.
Acoustic Guitar
The Schertler DYN-G Electrodynamic pickup is ideal for the player seeking the faithful reproduction of a studio microphone without the problems of feedback and bleed. Mounted to the top of the guitar, the DYN-G is the most natural and neutral acoustic transducer on the market today, perfect for classical, jazz or orchestral applications.
Mandolin
The mandolin. An instrument to get passionate about. More and more musicians are finding that the mandolin can be integrated into a variety of music styles, and when amplified correctly, even take center stage. The Schertler DTN-M makes things extremely easy by not only reproducing the sophisticated mids and highs of a mandolin, but does so with extreme feedback resistance and ease of use. Just ask Chris Thile of Nickel Creek.
"I’ve always wanted a pickup that could reproduce my mandolin’s tone accurately. The Schertler DYN-M and PRE-AII combo is the best I’ve ever heard." - Chris Thile, Nickel Creek
Harp
The DYN-H has characteristics that allow the use of the harp in situations previously thought impossible.
Ethnic Instruments
The Schertler DYN-E Electrodynamic Transducer, for virtually every
imaginable acoustic instrument used in the creation of World Music. For
Chinese harp, kalimba, birembao, Indian sitar and so on, plus an endless
variety of percussion instruments, the Schertler DYN-E delivers natural
acoustic sound.
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