Bass drone detection.

So why is the Bass hard to detect? Our testing (using scientific equipment) suggests the following reasons.

1. Short bodied/tongue reeds produce a weaker fundamental frequency compared to long bodied/ tongue.

2. Given that a weaker fundamental frequency is being produced, the frequencies produced by the pipe chanter over-ride the frequencies of the Bass drone and interfere with detection.

3. It is also found that thin bored Bass drones produce weaker harmonics, which may inhibit detection.

Drones used for testing: Shepherd, McCallum, Henderson, MacDougall, Hardie and Lawrie. Drone reeds: Canning, Eezedrone, Cane, Omega and Shepherd.

So is there a solution? Yes.

In the first instance repositioning of the clip microphone has resolved many issues.

Also,  the  HBTM Clip Microphone with increased sensitivity, longer lead and redesigned shape is available.

How does the HBT2 detect drones? The HBT2 operates on a different programming system with wider detection and sensitivity parameters suitable for both short and long bodies bass drone reeds.

Watch the video of HBT2 Bass Drone Detection