Korg OT-120 Stringed Instrument Orchestral Chromatic Tuner

Korg OT-120 Stringed Instrument Orchestral Chromatic Tuner

The Korg OT-120 lets you tune string and wind instruments in a flash The OT-120 is a new band and orchestral tuner that combines the accuracy of needle-type meters with superior functionality, wide tuning range and a new, sleek vertical design based on the GT-120 guitar and bass tuner. The OT-120 supersedes and replaced the GT-120 as an "all instrument" tuner, with expanded capability to extend it's accuracy to wind instruments and band instruments. It's still a great guitar, bass, and stringed instrument tuner, plus a lot more.

Features:

• Logical Design: The Korg OT-120 chromatic tuner is easy to hold and operate. It features a dual-display, an easy-to-see needle-type indicator and a bright LCD screen that shows the battery life, sound output level, calibration, as well as key and note name. It also features a large, easy to grip rotary dial that makes it simple to select the desired mode, soft-touch buttons and a rear-mounted stand that lets the OT-120 tuner stand upright. A sophisticated silver aluminum panel contributes to its sleek, new look.
  
  
• Accurate tuning over a wide range: With its wide tuning range extending from A0 to C8, the OT-120 lets you quickly tune any type of band instrument including, orchestra, wind, string, brass or piano. The Korg OT-120 also provides a wide range of calibration to support concert pitches in a range of 349-499 Hz (1 Hz steps).
  
  
• Needle Movement: The easy to read and easy to follow needle-type meter to accurately indicate any pitch discrepancy. The speed at which the needle responds to the input can be changed over a range of three steps; you can choose fast, medium or slow speeds to match your tuning preference. The LEDs below the meter also indicate pitch deviation or a perfect match, making precise tuning easy even in dim locations.Sound Back Mode: The Korg proprietary
  
  
• Sound Back Mode provides a reference tone in a five-octave range extending from C2 (65.41 Hz) to C7 (2093 Hz). You can switch the output level in two stages. The large speaker allows for more volume, ensuring that the reference tone is clearly audible.This mode also? lets you connect an optional CM-100L contact microphone to the input jack, and automatically command the OT-120 to produce a reference tone for the note that is closest to the input pitch you are playing. The meter will also indicate the input pitch, letting you tune using your eyes as well as your ears for greater accuracy. It's also a great way to train your sense of pitch.
  
  
• Temperaments: This tuner offers twelve types of transposing keys for tuning wind instruments, including both sharps and flats. The Multi Temperament function provides eight presets that cover the most popular historical temperaments often used with period instruments. These are also ideal for checking unique temperaments used in classical music.
  
  
• Long Battery LIfe: The OT-120 runs on two AAA batteries, for up to 100 hours with alkaline batteries. It can also be used with an AC adaptor (sold separately).
  
  
• Connections: INPUT (1/4-inch jack), OUTPUT (1/4-inch jack), DC IN (9 V, center negative)
  
  
• Accessories:
  CM-100 Contact Microphone. Add $10.65 when ordering with OP-120. ($13.95 separately)

Historical Note: The OT-120 replaces Korg GT-120 Tuner: The new OT-120 now offers the sensitivity, and needle-type meter you had with the GT-120.