Meinl equips this kalimba with a Shadow pickup to boost the output, so your melody can carry on. The internal pre-amp means you won't have to worry about playing your kalimba close to the mic. The kalimba's external volume knob lets you easily adjust its ouput to any situation. Meinl Kalimbas are great-sounding, compact melodic instruments. Solid construction, plated steel keys, and an ergonomic shape make Meinl kalimbas dependable musical instruments. The sound of a kalimba is pure joy. Equipped with a pickup, the kalimba is a great addition to any percussion kit.