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.
TONE GENERATOR
The RT-1601 will generate a reference tone through an amplifier for tuning by ear.
TRANSPOSE TO ANY KEY
The RT-1601 can be transposed to any key, a special advantage for many hand and orchestra musicians.
MUTE FUNCTION FOR SILENT TUNING
The RT-1601 features a front-panel (or an optional foot pedal) mute function to cancel the unit’s output signal.
This allows the instrument to be tuned without being amplified.
RESET BUTTON
Allows the RT-1601 to be returned quickly to standard A=440 Hz without turning the power off.
TWO INPUT JACKS
The RT-1601 features two input jacks, one on the front panel and one on the back panel.
TWO OUTPUT JACKS
The RT-1601 features two output jacks, one on the front panel and one on the back panel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 1 rack space (19” W x 4.5” D x 1.75” H)
Weight: 3.75 lbs
Scale: Even-tempered, 12 notes per octave
Range: 7 octaves, chromatic (A0 to C6)
Accuracy: +/- 1 cent (quartz crystal)
Auto-Recalibration: To any pitch
Manual Recalibration
Range: 12 ea. 1 Hz steps A=435 Hz to A=446 Hz
Tone Out: 2 octaves, chromatic
Power: 9VDC @ 225mA. Use the 9VDC 300mA 12OVAC adaptor supplied
Input: 2 ea. ¼-inch (one on front panel, one on back panel), connected in parallel - 25OK
Ohms Impedance – (max input 5V peak to peak)
Output: 2 ea. ¼-inch (one on front panel, one on hack panel), direct) connected to both inputs unless MUTE is active
You can view the full manual online here -
http://www.sabine.com/resources/Tuners/Literature/RT-1601-OpGuide-4pdf.pdf
