Meters

[Chris Hamilton]

Which meter do you use for your band? Strengths / weaknesses?

I use either the Korg OT-12M (very accurate, calibrates up to 499 Hz, analog needle) or the new CA-30 (calibrates up to 480 Hz, slim form factor).

For me, these work really well and are low cost. I like the ability to lock in to a particular frequency.

Chris

[Patrick Piper]

Originally posted by Chris Hamilton:
Which meter do you use for your band? Strengths / weaknesses?


I use the CA-20. Small size, AAA batteries, slim and easy to store in my pipe case. I've used it for tuning drones in band and for sundry operations. It won't calibrate quite as high as the CA-30, but extrapolating a reading is half the fun.
:D

Pat

[The Wick]

Hi Chris,

Our band uses the Chesney D7 meter. This is one of the finest pieces of equipment to come out in a long time, however, it is extremely pricey.

We've also invested in a Korg WT10, also a reliable meter.

Cheers,
Doug

[Gene]

The band I was in in Milwaukee had an older Korg tuner with an analog meter. It was accurate and easy to use. Only problem was it was the size of a refrigerator (ok, so I exaggerate a little :D )but it was a great meter. I have tried using the CA-20 and apparently my punkin' head doesn't understand how to calibrate it. Does anybody make a direct read tuning meter (i.e. gives a digital reading of the frequency)?

[Chris Hamilton]

Originally posted by Gene:

... I have tried using the CA-20 and apparently my punkin' head doesn't understand how to calibrate it. Does anybody make a direct read tuning meter (i.e. gives a digital reading of the frequency)?

Try the ToneCzar Goodies Page (http://www.toneczar.com/goodies.html) for tips on using the Korg meters.

Chris

[Steve MacLeod]

To Gene (and anyone else who might benefit from knowing the actual frequency of their pipes)...

Go to http://www.iserv.net/~macleod/learning/index.htm and check under "Tuning Issues" and then "How can I make sense of cents/hertz?". There's a chart there that can be printed out, laminated and/or taped to the back of the CA-20 meter, so that you can directly look up the pitch.

[Gene]

Steve and Chris: Thanks for the the replies and the great information. Now I understand how to use the CA-20. It is getting a hold of information like this that makes this forum a valuable resource. Thanks again for your help.

Gene :)

[hayword]

Well Chris, you know what I'm going to say, but for the benefit of others, I still love my Korg MT-1200. Analogue needle (for that 'warmth' you just can't get from LEDs) manual or automatic modes, and tons of other options. The only down side is the note selection, octave, and calibration settings are LEDs, which are a bit hard to see in direct sunlight. That and the fact they don't make them anymore. :-( As I said once on RMMB, you can have my MT-1200 when you pry it from my cold, dead hands!

'word

[Chris Hamilton]

Well Howard, I did like your MT-1200 ... but it's so pricey and unavailable now. From what I heard of the band at Charleston last year, you used it well!

Chris

[jase xu]

hi all,

i've got a korg tuner, dont know the model number right now (its at home), suffice to say it is out of production now (got it on discount!). however, the moving arm has stopped working, a year later, only the leds still work now.

can this be repaired or is the meter dead?? as the leds still work i suppose the tuning mechanism/computer still works, but is it too much trouble to get it fixed?

thanks

jase

[Chris Hamilton]

Originally posted by jason tsui:
hi all,

i've got a korg tuner, dont know the model number right now (its at home), suffice to say it is out of production now (got it on discount!). however, the moving arm has stopped working, a year later, only the leds still work now.

can this be repaired or is the meter dead?? as the leds still work i suppose the tuning mechanism/computer still works, but is it too much trouble to get it fixed?


Hi Jason,

Electronics don't repaired much these days, more likely replaced. Since it's out of production, you might try taking it to an eccentric little repair shop and ... who knows ... some eccentric might be able to fix it.

Chris

[Lyle Walker]

Band uses a Korg Yamane (whatever model that was). I've got a CA-30 in my case (can't beat the price). I use the tuner to set chanter reeds and get drones in the ballpark. After that it's by ear.
Lyle