AutoStrobe 490-ST
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AutoStrobe 490-ST
Peterson makes the best tuners in the world. I remember our middle school band director used a Peterson Strobe Tuner to tune the whole class up--I think it trained our whole class to really listen for pitch because of how sensitive this device was. (The first couple weeks of using this was like... "bahh... it is so close to not moving!") Now I use it as my secret intonation training weapon. When I ...
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Overview
Capable of handling “stretched” interval tuning, this is the instrument technician’s most valuable tool. The Peterson AutoStrobe 490ST offers a vast array of selectable “stretched” tuning options, including pianos of all types. Enjoy the instantaneous response times that only a Peterson can deliver and the relative tuning display of any audio source to 0.1 of a cent (1/1000 of a semitone) accuracy!
With the Model 490-ST, students, technicians, and musicians of all levels can utilize automatic (hands-free) note selection for absolutely the most accurate tuning of any instrument. Key features including real-time display of intonation to improve performance and listening skills while playing as well as mutable throughputs for in-line (yet silent) tuning during performances round out the package!
Features
- Wide Selection Of Pre-Programmed Stretch Files - Tables With Optimized Tunings For All Piano Types And Sizes. Up To 31 Additional Files May Be Programmed By The User.
- Automatic Note Selection
- Automatic Image Clarity And Contrast Control - Internal Compensation For Optimal Viewing Over A Wide Range Of Source Pitch And Volume.
- Enhanced Clarity For Upper And Lower Register Notes - +2/-1 Display Feature Shifts The Strobe Patterns Into More Visible Middle Ranges - Bass Note Patterns Can Be Displayed Two Octaves Higher And Treble Note Patterns Can Be Displayed One Octave Lower In Strobe Display.
- External Input And Through Output With Mute - For In-Line, Silent Tuning During Performances.
Available Tuning Presets ( 18 )
Default
Guitar & Bass
Historic Temperaments
Stretch Tunings
Compare to Sweetened Tunings offered in other products.
Specifications
Power Supply: Built-In (IEC)
Stretch Tuning Tables: 9 Preset Stretches
Note Range: C1 to B8
Note Selection: Automatic Or Manual
Foot Pedal Control: +/- Octave, Note Increment
Peterson Connect Compatible: No
Form Factor: Desktop/Bench
Accuracy: 0.1 Cents
Display Type: Single Analog Strobe Disc
Display Resolution: Infinite (Analog)
Construction: Metal Casing
Product Dimensions LxWxH: 13.4" x 6.375" x 3.5"
Product Weight: 7lbs. (3.18kg)
USB Port: No
Power: AC 100V to 240V
Built-In Microphone: Yes
Built-In Speaker: No
Metronome: No
Inputs: 1/4" Jack
Outputs: 1/4" Thru
Mute-able Output: Footswitch Controlled
Tone Generator: No
Concert A Range: 350Hz to 550Hz
Global Cent Offset Range: +/- 50 Cents
Transposition Range: Keys of C, Bb, F, Eb
Frequency Response Range: 32.70Hz to 7902.13Hz
Warranty: 1 Year
User Presets: 255 User Presets
Historic Temperaments: Yes
Reviews | AutoStrobe 490-ST
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The support is spectacular, took all my doubts, and helped to resolve all my questions quickly! They really care about the professionals who purchase their products !!
I am extremely satisfied, it exceeded all my expectations !!
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At first, I did not like the glaringly-bright orange backlight for the strobe display, so I sent it back to the factory for some modification. At the suggestion of Customer Service Representative Sue Haslam, they installed red LEDs and a brightness control, which makes my unit far more versatile and comfortable to gaze at for long periods in subdued ambient lighting, like in a studio, and bright enough to read in a sun-filled room when the need arises. It ...
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Sometimes the reading of the stroboscopic disc is a bit 'difficult and the image is not clear. Probably this also depends on the quality of the instrument to be tuned. Perhaps the problem could be solved by using a suitable microphone.
Autostrobe 490-ST can also exercise the human ear to improve the ability to perceive even the smallest nuances of sound and allow you to make tunings always specific to each instrument as each has its own timbre, its voice and its defects like every single human being.
Even if we are at very high levels, that research continues ...
I do wish someone had prepared me for the noise of the mechanical strobes, this thing doesn't run silently, you can hear the strobe discs turning. I didn't like that at first, but wow, when I tuned the treble section the first time and experienced how quickly and accurately this bab ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my AutoStrobe 490-ST require calibration?
Unlike more modern Peterson strobes, legacy models such as the Peterson 400, 420, 450 and 700 do require occasional calibration.
If you require service, please open a support ticket and return the tuner for repair.
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How do I read a strobe display?
Adjust your instrument until the pattern is as close to still as possible. Strobe displays are 'real-time' and extremely precise. They require very fine tuning adjustments to stop the display because the frequency/pitch of any instrument is never totally stable.
You'll quickly learn to read the display, make the most precise adjustments and appreciate the high resolution that only a Peterson provides.
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Is there a carrying case available?
Cases are available for the AutoStrobe™ line, the StroboClip HD and the StroboPLUS HD/HDC.
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