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DB-88: Dr. Beat

Features

The flagship BOSS DB-88 Dr. Beat digital metronome incorporates enhanced memory and beat-combination functions to set a new standard in professional electronic metronomes. It's the world's first "talking" metronome.

  • Flagship BOSS metronome memorizes tempo, beat and rhythm level settings
  • Offers click sounds plus a human voice count (one, two, three ...)
  • Time signatures up to 15 beats per measure
  • Large alpha dial and custom LCD provide easy user interface
  • Independent, slider-based control of desired note volume (quarter note, eighth note, sixteenth note, thirty-second note, eighth-note triplet)
  • Tap function allows for finger tapping tempo (BPM)
  • Reference tone allows for instrument tuning
  • Convenient screw threads let users mount DB-88 onto drum hardware and stands
  • Input jack and two headphone jacks

Specs

Tempo Range
M.M. 1/4 = 35 to 250
Tempo Accuracy
+/- 0.2 %
Beats
Beat 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Beat 2: OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Rhythm Types
4 types
Click Sounds
3 types
Reference Pitch
A4 = 438 to 445 Hz (1 Hz step)
Reference Note
C2 to B6 +/- 1 cent
Memories
Metronome Mode: 8, Tune Mode: 8
Connectors
Phones x 2 (Stereo 1/4" Phone, Stereo Mini), Input, AC Adaptor
Current Draw
No Sound: 20 mA, 1 (Click 1), 2 (Click 2), Tune Mode: 55 mA (Max), 3 (Voice): 85 mA (Max)
Power Supply
DC 9 V: Dry Battery, AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)
Accessories
Soft Case, Wire Stand, Dry Battery
Options
AC Adaptor (PSA Series)
Size and Weight ( incl. battery )
Width
120 mm
4-3/4 inches
Depth
163 mm
6-7/16 inches
Height
33 mm
1-5/16 inches
Weight
0.4 kg
0 lbs. 13 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

PSA-120S

Power Adapter

PSA-120S

Power Adapter

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