In the earlier days , concerts had analog equipment for sound and it is completely lossless . The microphone and speakers might have had little distortion but the natural sound of analog in concerts is beautiful to hear and relish . When the vocalist performed on analog microphones , the result was simply magical .

With the advent of technology , digital sound which removes the noise making the sound clear and noiseless . The digital sound has given a new meaning for concerts especially for musical instruments . Earlier , instruments such as veena , violin , mandolin did not have electronic pick up sound and therefore the sound was completely analog and captures purity . Though there is noise which is heard , the purity of the rendition was amazing to hear .

But with musical instruments with electronic pickup have its own set of advantages when concerts come into picture . The sound reaches bigger venues , more audience and pleasant to hear . Though some stalwarts argue that electronic instrument playing kills the sanctity of the sound , the overall feel of electronic sound is impressive and brings amazing ambience to the concerts . When it comes to younger audience , they prefer electronic pick-up Carnatic instruments and using them wonderfully for fusion as well . Though some of the tune ’ s quality sounds slightly artificial compared to analog sound , electronic pick up microphones , and speakers definitely transform the sound and over experience of the concert . Especially in open air auditoriums , electronic pick-up instruments sound like bliss .

With latest technologies where digital sound retain the original purity of analog sound , the result pure bliss . Listen to the electronic pickup violin rendition of L . Subrahmaniam or electronic pickup mandolin of Late U . Srinivas , the effect is so breezy , and takes the audience to a world of trance .

The experiments of electronic veena or electronic violin has no bounds . The best part of electric pickup sound is greater reach and global impact . No matter how melodious the composition is , the quality of sound is also equally important for a memorable experience . Whether it is the composer , singer , or a band , a balance of sanctity and modern bliss should be taken care of . Some of the greatest artists who successfully did it are :

So what are you waiting for ? Grab a cup of filter coffee to begin the day and listen to these stalwarts who brought a new meaning for electronic pickup in Carnatic music .

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