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First-ever felt-based tone control system for microphones

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NV Tone Swan Microphone System

Your guitar deserves
to sound like itself


The NV Tone Swan is a professional condenser microphone pickup for acoustic and classical guitars — designed to capture your instrument's true voice, not a piezo imitation of it.

100%
Audio interface compatible
95%
Acoustic combo amps
< 2 min
Installation time
Why condenser. Why NV Tone.

The sound a piezo
will never give you


Piezo pickups read mechanical vibration. Condenser microphones capture air — the living, breathing resonance of your guitar's body. That's the difference between a reproduction and a sound.

Full harmonic spectrum
Captures every overtone your guitar produces — nylon and steel strings alike, with no piezo thinness or quack.
Natural attack & resonance
Picks up the true body resonance of your instrument — warm lows, articulate mids, silky highs.
Feedback resistance
Engineered specifically for live performance. The internal position and capsule design minimize feedback without coloring your tone.
No modifications required
No drilling, no routing, no permanent changes to your instrument. Install in under two minutes. Remove just as fast.
Honest comparison

NV Tone Swan vs piezo pickup


Feature
NV Tone Swan
Piezo Pickup
Full acoustic tone
Studio-quality condenser
Mechanical vibration only
Installation
Under 2 minutes, no tools
Requires luthier or drilling
Nylon string response
Natural, warm, open
Thin, often lifeless
Reversible
Yes — remove anytime
Permanent modification
Sound character
Your guitar, exactly
Colored, compressed
The complete system

Choose your version


External
Swan XT External
Mounts in the soundhole via flexible gooseneck. No modifications. Position the capsule exactly where your guitar sounds its best.
From $249
Integrated
Swan NT Integrated
Installs inside your guitar for a completely clean look. Multiple mounting positions. Invisible from the outside, unmistakable in sound.
From $249
Accessory
Signature Tops
Custom engraved mic mounts in five colors. Your name, your tone — a personal mark on every performance.
From $25
First ever
Natural Tone Filter System
The world's first felt-based tone control for condenser guitar microphones. Shape your sound without EQ or electronics.
Included with Swan
15+
Professional artist reviews
100%
Compatible with audio interfaces
US
Duties included for US customers
Free
Worldwide shipping with mic
Common questions

Everything you need to know


Does NV Tone Swan work with my amp or audio interface?
In 95% of cases — yes, out of the box. The Swan requires phantom power (12–48V), which is standard on all modern audio interfaces and mixing consoles, and on most acoustic combo amps. If your device doesn't have it, a small external phantom power adapter is all you need.
External vs Integrated — which one should I choose?
The External (XT) version mounts in the soundhole and takes under two minutes to install or remove — ideal if you want flexibility or play multiple guitars. The Integrated (NT) version installs inside for a completely hidden look — ideal if you want a permanent, clean setup on one instrument.
Will installation damage my guitar?
No. Neither version requires drilling, routing, or any permanent modification. The External model clips into the soundhole; the Integrated model uses non-adhesive internal mounts. Your guitar remains completely original.
Does it work with nylon string classical guitars?
Yes — and this is where the Swan truly excels. Piezo pickups are notoriously poor with nylon strings, producing a thin, artificial tone. As a true condenser microphone, the Swan captures the full warmth and resonance of classical guitar naturally.
What is the Natural Tone Filter System?
It's the world's first felt-based acoustic tone control for guitar microphones — included with every NV Tone Swan. Instead of EQ, it physically shapes the microphone's frequency response, reducing harshness and controlling feedback naturally, with no electronics involved.
What about shipping and customs?
For US customers, all duties and import fees are already included in the price — no surprises at delivery. Free worldwide shipping is available when ordering Signature Tops together with any NV Tone Swan microphone.

Ready to hear your guitar
as it truly sounds?

Join professional guitarists who've replaced their piezo with a true condenser microphone. No compromises, no modifications — just your guitar's natural voice.

What guitarists are saying

Hear it from
the players themselves


Over 15 professional guitarists from around the world have shared their honest experience with NV Tone Swan — video reviews, live performances, and studio recordings.

15+
Artist reviews
1M+
Combined views
100%
Positive feedback
Video Reviews
Antoine Boyer, Fabian Holland, Kent Nishimura, Marco Capaldo and others share their honest verdict on camera.
Live Performances & Recordings
Real-world demos from live gigs and studio sessions — hear what NV Tone Swan sounds like in action.
Watch All Reviews

Walter Rodrigues Jr on the NV TONE Swan — Pure Tone. Pure Joy

Example of sound NV TONE Swan "Studio-quality recording at home"

Marco Capaldo Reviews NV TONE Swan – Condenser Mic That Totally Beats Any Piezo!

Fabian Holland - Review of the NV TONE Swan

Review of the NV Tone Swan by Antoine Boyer — Guitarist & Composer

James Fraher - respected blues guitarist and producer. Shares his review of the NV TONE Swan

Kent Nishimura - Example of playing with the NV TONE Swan microphone combined 50/50 with magnetic and piezo systems

Antoine Boyer demonstrates the sound quality of the NV Tone Swan. Performance and recording on classical guitar

Antoine Boyer demonstrates the sound quality of the NV Tone Swan. Performance and recording on classical guitar

Antoine Boyer demonstrates the sound quality of the NV Tone Swan. Performance and recording on a gypsy guitar

Marco Capaldo – This composition was recorded on the NV TONE Swan microphone

Marco Capaldo – This composition was recorded with the NV TONE Swan microphone in an acoustic playing style.

Antoine Dufour – Song for Stephen

Artem Mironenko – Hit The Road Jack

Example of sound NV TONE Swan "Studio-quality recording at home"

Emanuel Victor - classical guitar performance example

Andrea Chiarini - classical guitar sound example

Andrey Makarevich Positive Review Founder, leader, and the only permanent member of the rock band “Mashina Vremeni.”

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