RT-1601 RACK-MOUNTABLE AUTOTUNER
CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for purchasing the Sabine RI-1601 Rack Mountable Chromatic AutoTuner. To optimize
the performance of the RI-I 601, please read the instructions carefully.
The RT-1601 Rack Mountable AutoTuner is Sabine’s latest addition to its new generation of tuners. The RT-1601 features
Sabine’s latest technical advancements which extend the performance, reliability and life of the product. Advancements
include panel-mounted input and output jacks and an expanded tuning range to accommodate low “B” of a five string bass.
The RT-1601 displays tuning error quicker and includes Sabine’s unique tuning features.
RT-1601 UNIQUE TUNING FEATURES INCLUDE:
1.
Automatic recalibration to any pitch.
2.
Manual recalibration to 12 precise pitches (A=435 Hz to A=446 Hz).
3.
Chromatic tone generator.
4.
Transpose the key of “C” to any key.
5.
The notes (guitar) A B D E C are highlighted using contrasting LEDs.
OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF THE RT-1601 AUTOTUNER
AUTOMATIC NOTE SENSING
The RT-1601 automatically determines and displays each note being played. The hands free operation of this tuner allows
the musician to monitor the pitch while playing.
CHROMATIC SCALE - FULL RANGE
The RT-1601 automatically senses all 12 notes in the musical scale. Its range stretches from A0 to C6 and can be used to
tune all electronic musical instruments.
AUTOMATIC RECALIBRATION
The RT-1601 AutoTuner can be recalibrated to match the pitch of any reference instrument with the touch of a button.
EASY-TO-READ DISPLAY
The RT-1601 features a rugged solid-state LED display. The display provides a continuous indication of tuning error by
varying the LED blink rate. The (guitar) notes A B D E G are highlighted using contrasting LEDs.
QUARTZ ACCURACY
A highly stable quartz crystal oscillator assures that the Sabine AutoTuner is much more accurate than the human ear (+/-
one cent).
MANUAL RECALIBRATION
The RT-1601 can be recalibrated to any of 12 precise frequencies; many more than are available on most
other tuners.
Instrument
Input
Amplifier
Output
Mute
Indication
LED
Note & Recalibration LEDs
Function
Button
Reset
Button
Power
On/Off
Mute Foot
Switch Jack
Function & Fine
Tune LEDs
9V Power Jack
(back panel)
Instrument
Input
(back panel)
Amplifier
Output
(back panel)
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