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Significant tuning errors in lower register with mic-based ETD's

  • 1.  Significant tuning errors in lower register with mic-based ETD's

    Posted 01-01-2024 01:05
    Tuners generally agree with me that the benefits are significant for tuning accuracy using a string sensor in the upper register of the piano where 'acoustic false beats' are eliminated with the sensor vs the mic. However, astonishingly, there are huge variances tuning in the low register due to suppressed partials with the mic. These variances I show can be as much as 1 cent.
    I created a Youtube video and explanation and link below. Please watch and let me know what you think. By the way, I was very much surprised myself from this. 
     
    Best regards, and Happy New Year!
     
    Respectfully yours,
    Steven Norsworthy
    Jan 1, 2024

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCVVjcOg188

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    Tuners generally agree with me that the benefits are significant for tuning accuracy with PianoSens in the upper register of the piano where acoustic false beats are eliminated with the sensor vs the mic. However, astonishingly there are huge variances tuning in the low register due to suppressed partials with the mic.
    View this on YouTube >



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