Boss DB88 Talking Dr. Beat Metronome with Tap
Advanced-design metronome.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Boss DB88 Dr. Beat takes the metronome to an entirely new level. The first thing you'll notice is that that you're not just limited to the traditional metronome click sound - you can also select a human voice that will count the beats for you. (Think of it as a little company on those long, lonely nights of practice!)
The DB88 also memorizes tempo, beat, and rhythm level settings and facilitates practicing in odd-time signatures through the combination of 2 distinct beats. There's independent slider-based control of desired note volume (quarter note, eighth note, sixteenth note, eighth-note triplet), so you can be sure the accents will fall where you want them to. The loop function plays back memorized beat settings in the exact order you wantÖperfect for practicing passages with rhythmic changes. The large alpha dial and custom LCD make operation a breeze and there's tempo tap capability so you can easily get the BPM of whatever music you're listening to.
For serious musicians, the Talking Dr. Beat can handle time signatures up to 15 beats per measure. Mountable on drum hardware. Two headphone jacks and one audio input.
The DB88 is a new member of the DR.Beat Series, a reference standard for electronic metronomes.
Features
Memorizes tempo, beat, and rhythm level settings
Accommodates time signatures up to 15 beats per measure
Large alpha dial and custom LCD provide easy user interface
Allows for independent, slider-based control of desired note volume (quarter note, eighth note, sixteenth note, eighth-note triplet)
Provides 2 click sounds plus a human voice count (one, two, three ...)
Tap function allows for finger tapping tempo (BPM)
Loop function plays back memorized beat settings in user-defined order
Reference tone allows fine pitch adjustment and chromatic voicing
Convenient screw threads let users mount DB-88 onto drum hardware and stands
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Tempo Accuracy: +/- 0.2%
Beat:
Beat 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Beat 2: OFF, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Reference Pitch: 438 to 445 Hz in 1 Hz steps
Sound Generating: C2 to B6 +/- 1 cent
Memory: Metronome Mode: 8, Tune Mode: 8
Display: Custom LCD
Indicators: Tempo indicators x 2
Speaker: 50 mm (2 in.) x 1
Controls: Total volume, Accent level, Rhythm level (4 sliders), Dial, Mode (4 buttons), Beat (2 buttons), Voice, Pause, Pitch, Write, Program (down, up), Start/Stop/Tap, Power
Connectors: Phones (Stereo 1/4 in. Phone, Stereo Miniature Phone), Input, AC adapter
Power Supply: DC9V Dry battery (6LR61/6AM6, Alkaline), AC adapter (optional PSA Series)
Current Draw:
No sound: 20 mA
1 (Click 1), 2 (Click 2), Tune Mode: 55 mA (max.)
3 (Voice): 85 mA (max.)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 x 163 x 33 mm (4-3/4 x 6-7/16 x 1-5/16 in.)
Weight: 350 g (13 oz.), including battery
Cymbal Stand Hole: M6, Pitch: 1.0 mm
Accessories: Soft case, Stand, Dry battery (6LR61/6AM6, Alkaline)
Optional accessories: AC adapter PSA Series, Cymbal holder set MDY7
Boss DB88 Talking Dr. Beat Metronome with Tap Reviews
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