KEY SPECS
| Snark ST-8Hz | |
|---|---|
| Street price | $12.98 |
| Key specs | |
| Detection accuracy | Not specified COMPARE |
| Detection range | Not specified COMPARE |
| Calibration range | 415-466 Hz (in 1 Hz steps) COMPARE |
| Tuning | |
| Instrument tuning modes | None |
| Transposition options | 1-4 semitones flat |
| Programmable? | No |
| Memory? | ? |
| Polyphonic? | No |
| Overwinding warning? | No |
| Display | |
| True analog strobe? | No |
| Display type | 4-color LCD |
| Display resolution | 11 segments (5+/5-) |
| Optional meter modes? | Optional Hertz tuning mode: Tunes only standard guitar (EADGBE) and (BEADG) bass tunings. In Hertz mode, the user must tune strings in a particular order; display registers 1/10th of a Hz. |
| Invertible display? | No |
| Color-changing backlight | No |
| Features | |
| Built-in mic? | No |
| Metronome? | No |
| Power | |
| Power source | CR2032 lithium battery |
| Battery life | Not specified |
| Auto-off/Power save? | Yes (~2 min) |
| Low battery indicator? | ? |
| Physical | |
| Enclosure | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 25 x 60 x 28 mm (0.98 x 2.36 x 1.1 in) |
| Weight | 32 g (1.13 oz) |
| Fine print | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Release date | 2016 |
| Origin | China |
| Included extras | |
| Available accessories | |
| Notes | Documentation includes this warning: "DO NOT USE ON ANY GIBSON® GUITAR OR GUITAR WITH NITROCELLULOSE FINISH. SNARK advises NOT to use its tuner with any instruments having these types of finishes: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Polyurethane, French Polish, Oil Finish or Gibson® guitars which have nitrocellulose finishes, unless you accept the risk of dents to the headstock." |
Corrections? Suggestions? Please contact us.
Pros
Solid, responsive on/off switch
Wide calibration range
Flat tuning up to 4 semitones
Cons
Hertz feature is not easy to use
Clip padding material can damage certain finishes
Bulky head and clip
Red Flags
Detection accuracy not specified
Detection range not specified
Battery life not specified
