HBT2 Bagpipe Tuner Features
Fast response time, advanced detection ability, the HBT2 Bagpipe Tuner is in a class of it's own.
The HBT2 bagpipe tuner correctly displays the pitch of chanter notes to harmonsie with the drones while also displaying the note, frequency, calibration frequency and pitch position. It's easy to use for pipers of any standard and makes tuning easy.
Each HBT2 tuner is shipped with the HBTM bagpipe clip microphone, earpiece and batteries so it's ready to use straight out of the box.
The HBT2 offers accuracy +/-1 cent (Hz) and a response speed of <20ms- super fast and in a league of it's own!
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Specifications
- Modes for Chanter, Drones, Metronome, Tone Generator and Chromatic
- Tuning range: 430-499HZ
- Internal & external Bagpipe Clip microphone (capable of accepting other mics)
- Accuracy +/- 1 cent
- Response time <20ms
- Metronome range 30-230 BPM
- Audio output: 3.5mm jack and Speaker
- Power: 3V, 2 * 1.5v AAA
- Dimensions: 98mm(L) * 64mm (W) * 15mm (H)
- Supplied with the specially designed Bagpipe Clip microphone, earphone and batteries
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Modes
HB & Drones Mode
For the Pipe Chanter, each note and it's frequency, pitch and calibration information is displayed on the large LCD screen. The notes are displayed as pipers are familiar- A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A.
The HBT2 provides 3 visual feedback readings of frequency and pitch position of your bagpipes (vertical meter, note display and frequency detected).
Calibrating the HBT2 Bagpipe tuner is set by adjusting the up/down arrows, the selectable range is 430Hz to 499Hz.
Detection of notes is via the internal microphone or external clip microphone.
HB mode- Chanter tuning display.
HB-'Dr' mode, Drones tuning display.
When transferring to Drones mode (Dr) the calibration frequency set in Chanter mode is automatically transferred. Further adjustment can still be made.
Metronome
The HBT2 metronome has a tempo range of 30-230 BPM, referenced by standard Italian musical terms and offers a variety of beat structures. Ideal use is when playing pipes (with the supplied earphone) or the practice chanter. The metronome can be heard either by the built-in speaker or supplied earphone.
The earphone output has a volume control and external speakers can also be attached.
Details:
• Tempo range 20-230 BPM
• Beats: -/4 (0) 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, 6/8
• Rhythm
Metronome mode display
Chromatic Mode
The HBT2 Chromatic mode is for pipers who also play other instruments. It is primarily designed for guitar or violin using the clip microphone. The mode is for standard concert pitch tuning with a 10hz range of 435-445 Hz with sharp/ flat indicators.
In chromatic mode can a calibration frequency can be set with note, frequency, pitch position and distance from calibration frequency all displayed on the LCD screen.
Details:
• Equal temperament tuning- standard concert pitch (Guitar)
• A4 Range 435-445 Hz
HBT2 Chromatic mode display
Tone Generator
The HBT2 Tone Generator produces a reference tone which is output via the earphone socket. To activate, press the top softkey highlighted by the note icon. The frequency variance is controlled by the up/down arrows and notes can be changed by pressing the 'MODE~ITEM' softkey.