| TC Electronic PolyTune 3 | |
|---|---|
| Street price | $99.99 Buy on Amazon Search on Reverb  |
| Key specs | |
| Detection Accuracy | Needle Mode Our test: ±3.51 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±3.10 cents | Sharp: ±3.92 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±0.5 cents ------------------------------------------------- Strobe Mode Our test: Within mfr's spec of ±0.02 centsCOMPARE Manufacturer's specs: ±0.02 cents ------------------------------------------------- Polyphonic Mode Our test: ±5.63 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±3.10 cents | Sharp: ±5.59 cents Detection accuracy in Polyphonic mode is not specified by manufacturer |
| Detection Range | 27.50-4186.01 Hz (A0-C8)COMPARE |
| Calibration range | 435-445 Hz (In 1-Hertz steps)COMPARE |
| Responsiveness | Not testedCOMPARE |
| Notes: | |
| Tuning | |
| Instrument tuning modes? | Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Drop-D |
| Transposition options | 1-5 semitones flat, 1-7 semitones capo |
| Programmable? | No |
| Memory? | Yes |
| Polyphonic? | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display type | 2-color LED (green and red) |
| Display resolution | 17 segments (8-/8+) x5 matrix |
| Optional meter modes? | Yes (Guitar Needle, Guitar Strobe, Bass Needle, Bass Strobe, Polyphonic) |
| Features | |
| Bypass modes | True or buffered bypass (uses TCE's all analog "Bonafide Buffer" circuit) |
| Volume/Boost? | No |
| Mute? | Yes |
| USB? | Yes (mini) |
| Power | |
| Power source | 9V battery or 9V AC adapter |
| Battery life | Not specified |
| Auto-off/Power save? | No |
| Low battery indicator? | No |
| DC out? | Yes (provides up to 2A to daisy-chained pedals) |
| Power consumption | 45 mA |
| Physical | |
| Enclosure | Die-cast aluminum |
| Dimensions | 72 x 122 x 50 mm ( 2.8 x 4.8 x 2.0 in) |
| Weight | 260 g (9.17 oz) |
| Fine print | |
| Warranty | TC Electronic's 3-year warranty applies only if the product is registered online within 90 days of date of purchase. If you fail to register within 90 days, the term of warranty is 1 year. Foot switches are warranted for only 90 days. Digital displays/meters are warranted for only 1 year. Purchase receipt is required as proof of purchase. The warranty covers only the original buyer. |
| Release date | May 2017 |
| Origin | Thailand |
| Included extras | Power supply, ambient light sensor, 3M hook-and-loop pads, "Tuner Magnet" feature in Needle Mode |
| Recommended accessories | Truetone 1 Spot 9V Adapter ($15.90 at Amazon) or Boss PSA120 9V Adapter ($26.99) |
| Notes | For a DC power supply, TC Electronic specifies a standard 9V DC center-pin negative providing 45 mA |
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