| Korg Pitchblack Custom | |
|---|---|
| Street price | $73.00 Buy on Amazon Search on Reverb  |
| Key specs | |
| Detection Accuracy | Regular A Our test: ±1.47 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±1.46 cents | Sharp: ±1.48 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±1.0 cents ------------------------------------------------- Strobe Our test: ±0.08 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±0.08 cents | Sharp: ±0.09 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±1.0 cents ------------------------------------------------- Half-Strobe Our test: ±1.47 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±1.47 cents | Sharp: ±1.46 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±1.0 cents ------------------------------------------------- Regular B Our test: ±1.47 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±1.48 cents | Sharp: ±1.46 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±1.0 cents |
| Detection Range | 20.60-4186.01 Hz (E0-C8) COMPARE |
| Calibration range | 436-445 Hz (In 1-Hertz steps) COMPARE |
| Responsiveness | Not tested COMPARE |
| Notes: | |
| Tuning | |
| Instrument tuning modes | None |
| Transposition options | None |
| Programmable? | No |
| Memory? | Yes |
| Polyphonic? | No |
| Display | |
| Display type | 2-color LED (3D Visual Meter) |
| Display resolution | 12 segments (8-/3+) |
| Optional meter modes? | Yes: Regular A, Regular B, Strobe, Half-Strobe |
| Features | |
| Bypass mode | True bypass |
| Volume/Boost? | No |
| Mute? | Yes |
| USB? | No |
| Power | |
| Power source | 9V battery or 9V AC adapter |
| Battery life | 15 hours |
| Auto-off/Power save? | Yes (4 hours) |
| Low battery indicator? | No |
| DC out? | Yes (total current consumption should not exceed 200 mA) |
| Power consumption | 40 mA max |
| Physical | |
| Enclosure | Die-cast aluminum |
| Dimensions | 68 x120 x 47 mm (2.68 × 4.72 ×1.85 in) including feet |
| Weight | 292 g (10.24 oz) including battery |
| Fine print | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Release date | 2016 |
| Made in | Vietnam |
| Included extras | -- |
| Available accessories | Truetone 1 Spot 9V Adapter ($15.90 at Amazon) or Boss PSA120 9V Adapter ($26.99) |
| Notes | When a plug is inserted into the DC 9 V IN jack, the battery cannot be used. If the unit is activated using a battery, it cannot supply power from the DC output jack. |
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Pros
Very good detection accuracy Rugged build & materials Large, bright display True bypass Three-year warrantyCons
Narrow calibration range No instrument tuning options
