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Boss DB-88 Talking Dr. Beat Metronome

Incorporates enhanced memory and beat combination functions to set a new standard in professional electronic metronomes. It memorizes tempo, beat, and rhythm level settings, performs time signatures up to 15 beats per measure, features independent slider based control of desired volumes and tap function. Has a large value dial and custom LCD for easy user interface.

The Boss DB88 Dr. Beat takes the metronome to an entirely new level. The first thing you'll notice is that that you're not just limited to the traditional metronome click sound - you can also select a human voice that will count the beats for you. (Think of it as a little company on those long, lonely nights of practice!)

The DB88 also memorizes tempo, beat, and rhythm level settings and facilitates practicing in odd-time signatures through the combination of 2 distinct beats. There's independent slider-based control of desired note volume (quarter note, eighth note, sixteenth note, eighth-note triplet), so you can be sure the accents will fall where you want them to. The loop function plays back memorized beat settings in the exact order you want perfect for practicing passages with rhythmic changes. The large alpha dial and custom LCD make operation a breeze and there's tempo tap capability so you can easily get the BPM of whatever music you're listening to.

For serious musicians, the Talking Dr. Beat can handle time signatures up to 15 beats per measure. Mountable on drum hardware. Two headphone jacks and one audio input.

The DB88 is a new member of the DR.Beat Series, a reference standard for electronic metronomes.

Features:

• Memorizes tempo, beat, and rhythm level settings
• Accommodates time signatures up to 15 beats per measure
• Large alpha dial and custom LCD provide easy user interface
• Allows for independent, slider-based control of desired note volume (quarter note, eighth note, sixteenth note, eighth-note triplet)
• Provides 2 click sounds plus a human voice count (one, two, three)
• Tap function allows for finger tapping tempo (BPM)
• Loop function plays back memorized beat settings in user-defined order
• Reference tone allows fine pitch adjustment and chromatic voicing
• Convenient screw threads let users mount DB-88 onto drum hardware and stands
• Technical Description
• Tempo Range: M.M. = 35 to 250
• Tempo Accuracy: +/- 0.2%
• Beat:
• Beat 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Beat 2: OFF, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
• Reference Pitch: 438 to 445 Hz in 1 Hz steps
• Sound Generating: C2 to B6 +/- 1 cent
• Memory: Metronome Mode: 8, Tune Mode: 8
• Display: Custom LCD
• Indicators: Tempo indicators x 2
• Speaker: 50 mm (2 in.) x 1
• Controls: Total volume, Accent level, Rhythm level (4 sliders), Dial, Mode (4 buttons), Beat (2 buttons), Voice, Pause, Pitch, Write, Program (down, up), Start/Stop/Tap, Power
• Connectors: Phones (Stereo 1/4 in. Phone, Stereo Miniature Phone), Input, AC adapter
• Power Supply: DC9V Dry battery (6LR61/6AM6, Alkaline), AC adapter (optional PSA Series)
• Current Draw:
• No sound: 20 mA
• 1 (Click 1), 2 (Click 2), Tune Mode: 55 mA (max.)
• 3 (Voice): 85 mA (max.)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 x 163 x 33 mm (4-3/4 x 6-7/16 x 1-5/16 in.)
• Weight: 350 g (13 oz.), including battery
• Cymbal Stand Hole: M6, Pitch: 1.0 mm
• Accessories: Soft case, Stand, Dry battery (6LR61/6AM6, Alkaline)
• Optional accessories: AC adapter PSA Series, Cymbal holder set MDY7