[ddots-l] Info on three models of dial-based metronomes with chromatic range of audible tuning notes
- From: "Tina E" <tina-e@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: menvi@xxxxxxxxxx, blind-musicians@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, blind_musicians@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, musictlk@xxxxxxxxxx, Ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:16:12 -0700
In my quest for a dial-based metronome, with a range of audible tuning notes,
headphone jack, etc., here is some information I have thus far compiled. What
follows are three recommendations from a person named Steve, at Teachers
Discount Music in Virginia. I discovered this site over the weekend, and since
he has such a wide selection of metronomes available, I spoke with him on the
phone this morning to chat about some of the specific needs of a totally blind
person, and other relevant features that might be helpful to have in one. He
was very kind and understanding, and, since he doesn't particularly like the
models with the up-and-down buttons and little screens himself, he seemed to
have a somewhat intuitive understanding regarding more non-electronic, somewhat
nonvisual aspects of general equipment operation.
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with this store, the website, or with
Steve himself. I'm just a satisfied web surfer who has finally managed to
stumble across what appears to be good quality information about some of the
dial-based metronomes out there on the market.
Here below this introduction, are, in this order, his contact information, my
summarized notes from our conversation with descriptions of the three
recommended metronomes copied and pasted from the website, and then info about
shipping costs etc. toward the very bottom.
I hope that this posting is helpful to others of you on some of these
blindness/music-related discussion lists to which I'm cross-posting, who might
find yourselves searching for a useful metronome with a range of tuning notes,
at some point in time.
Tina E
tina-e@xxxxxxxxxx
--- Information follows -----
Teachers Discount Music
Website: http://www.metronomes.net
Toll-free: 800 586-3876
Email: tdm@xxxxxxxx
Here are the top three dial-based metronomes that Steve recommended over the
phone.
Matrix MR-600
My summary of Steve's comments:
Matrix MR600, Steve recommends this one highly, pitch shift (meaning that its A
can vary in a certain range from standard A440 plus or minus), has three octaves
of audible tuning notes, dial has larger diameter than other comparable models,
and has de-tents so that you can feel the clicks for each setting, though they
are only slight enough that you can still turn the dial with a finger. Has
accented beat features, has headphone jack.
Description from website:
http://www.metronomes.net/metronomes/Matrix600.htm
Quartz Metronome $37.95
2 or more each $35.50
Features
Flip out metal stand.
Range : 40-216 beats per minute.
Light and or click.
8 color LED's move with beat.
Chime accents downbeat on 0,2,3,4,5 & 6.
Over 3 octaves of pitches with pitch shift.
Adjustable volume control.
Earphone included.
Uses 9 volt battery - not included.
The Matrix MR-600 metronome is the least expensive metronome that has a volume
control. The MR-600 has features that are seen in more expensive metronomes.
Wittner MT- 70
My summary of Steve's comments:
Wittner MT70 dial is smaller diameter, similar to Matrix above, but might not be
as easy to mark tactily.
Description from website:
http://www.metronomes.net/metronomes/WitMt70.htm
Wittner MT- 70
Led Pendulum Metronome $38.95
Features
Range : 40-216 beats per minute.
Loud synchronized clave beat with chime accent beat.
8 color LED's swing like a pendulum -
outer led turns green on the downbeat
Chime accents downbeat on 0,2,3,4,5 & 6.
6 Rhythm settings quarter, eight, triplet ,
sixteenth and variations on triplet and sixteenth.
Over 3 octaves of pitches with pitch shift.
Flip out plastic stand.
Adjustable volume control.
Earphone included.
Uses 9 volt battery - not included.
Dimensions: 5 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W X 1"D.
FRANZ iMP 2000
My summary of Steve's comments:
Franz IMP2000, dial is very de-tented, have to pick it up to turn its dial.
Description from website:
http://www.metronomes.net/metronomes/franzImp.htm
FRANZ iMP 2000 $51.00
2 or more each $47.00
Integrated Metronome/Pitch Pipe
Combines an electronic pitch pipe with the features of a metronome.
Pitch formats include 1 1/2 octave chromatic range,
bowed string format, guitar format, & variable A format.
3 volume settings & a push button for momentary use.
Metronome range from 40-216. (does not have flashing light).
Earphone Jack. Uses 9 volt battery - not included.
Black case with silver trim.
Size: 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/8".
One year guarantee.
Made in U.S.A.
The Franz IMP 2000 has a good loud sound in a very small package. The size
is a little bigger than a pack of cigarettes. The Franz IMP 2000 has a pure
click sound, does not have a beep or clave tone.
Other information from his website:
Teachers Discount Music P.O. Box 390 , New Market VA 22844
http://www.metronomes.net
Email: tdm@xxxxxxxx
Voice(800) 586-3876/ Fax(540)740-3741
TO ORDER CALL 1 (800) 586-3876 or (540) 740-8599 to order metronomes, tuners, or
music or if you have a question about a metronome. You can order on line by
clicking on the "Click Here To Order" links next to each metronome. Secure order
site.
Visa, MasterCard, & Discover are accepted for payment.
We are open from 9am till 4pm E.S.T - Monday thru Friday to take your metronome
order.
Shipping is $5.50 total for one or two metronomes. Free Shipping (in
continental U.S.A.) with three or more metronomes. Please email for shipping
rates outside the continental U.S.
To obtain quantity pricing two or more of the same model metronome must be
ordered.( the metronomes can be different colors.
Prices on metronomes & tuners are subject to change.
Mail orders to address above - Make checks payable to Teachers Discount Music
(U.S. currency only).
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