An affordable compact chromatic tuner with high-tech features, ideal for brass band or orchestra instruments.

The Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner gives you a high-precision LCD needle-type meter. Wide range of pitch detection covers C1-C8. Calibration function lets you specify concert pitch. Built-in high-sensitivity mic. Produces reference tone on internal speaker and has marks for pure major thirds and minor thirds. . Auto power off. Low draw gets up to 100 hours of battery life in continuous use. Wide Range of Pitch Detection
This compact chromatic tuner supports a broad range of C1 (32.70 Hz)-C8 (4186.01 Hz), allowing speedy and high-precision tuning of wind, string, keyboard, and other instruments. This tuner is ideal for tuning even low-register notes containing numerous overtones that are often difficult to tune. A high-sensitivity mic is built-in, allowing easy and accurate tuning of acoustic instruments such as ukuleles. A separately sold CM-100 contact mic can also be used to send the vibrations directly to the tuner for even more accurate tuning.

Ultra-compact body with a "Tilt Slit"
Although the CA-30 is small, thin, and light, don't let its pocket-sized body fool you. The CA-30 packs the functionality needed for tuning a wide range of instruments. From studio to stage, tuning is easy and convenient. The back of the unit includes a unique arc-shaped "tilt slit" that lets you insert a plastic card for use as a handy stand.

High-precision LCD Meter
The meter section uses a LCD needle, combining the accuracy of an LCD with the easy visibility of a needle, and providing a stable display. Additional visual feedback is provided by LEDs that indicate pitch deviation.

Sound Out - Internal Speaker Provides a Reference Pitch
In addition to visual tuning via meter, the CA-30 can play reference pitches from its internal speaker (Sound Out) for tuning by ear. Each press of the Sound switch will cycle through the A4-Bb4 notes commonly used for tuning wind instruments. Or you can hold down the Sound switch to change the cycle to the semitone intervals from C4 through C5 (one octave), allowing reference pitches for any instrument to be sounded quickly.

Calibration Function
The Calibration function (410-480 Hz) supports a wide range of standard pitches, and can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps for accurate and flexible tuning to any song or key. Thanks to the Memory Backup function, the Calibration and reference pitch are remembered even when the power is turned off. (However, these settings will be initialized when the batteries are replaced.)

Auto Power Off Function
If you leave the unit powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, the Auto Power Off function will turn the power off automatically, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.

Approximately 100 hours of Continuous Use
Low-power consumption design allows an amazing 100 hours (approximate) of continuous battery life (A4 continuous input, Meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).

Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner Features:

• Compact chromatic tuner, ideal for brass band or orchestra.
• High-precision LCD needle-type meter for stable tuning.
• Wide range of pitch detection covers C1-C8.
• Calibration function supports a variety of concert pitches.
• Sound Out produces a reference tone from the internal speaker.
• Auto Power Off function conserves battery life.
• Memory Backup function.
• Approximately 100 hours of continuous use.

Isn't it worth the cost of a large pizza to be free of tuning hassles from now on? Put it in the cart.

Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner

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This Thing is Wicked!!!!

Posted by SHAMROQ from New York,NY on Aug 7, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Fiddler/Cello-er

Reviewer's Play Style: Irish/Scottish/Klezmer

Up until yesterday I was stuck in the world of pitch pipe tuning...then my teacher suggested I get this chromatic tuner...it's totally wicked! I love this thing and I love that I can plug my electric fiddle right into the side and get an instant reading and it works great for tuning my cello so now I don't have to go buy a separate pitch pipe. For the small price I paid and the speed in which it arrived, (I ordered it just 2 days ago and it's already here) I definitely got more than I expected!!

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Best Tuner Ever!

Posted by GuitaristFromHeck on Jul 25, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 30+ Years

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Hard Rock

Man does this thing work well! It's DEADLY accurate, has a nice feeling and the battery lasts SO long! The only thing that I don't like is that the battery cover comes off if it's abused. This is a great tuner and I recommend it to of my students and all guitarists.

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Handy Tuner

Posted by Job from USA on Jul 7, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Amature Performing musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Rock, Worship

I keep one of these in my gig bag always. Not only does this make a great little back up tuner, it is also excellent as the main tuner you need to rely on. It comes in handy for tuning everything from guitars to harmonicas, and is plenty accurate too. It is small and does not take up any room. This is the tuner I always recommend when someone is looking for an inexpensive tuning solution.

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Must have

Posted by Edbro from Philadelphia on Jun 29, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues

Cheap, quick, easy to use. I'm a beginner and I can tune my Ibanez in under 30 secs! The input makes it amazing for electrics! Worth the money!

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A tuner for all situations

Posted by Matt K from Oregon on May 27, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Extreme Hobbyist, Worship Leader

Reviewer's Play Style: Anything as long as it's for Jesus!

I love this tuner. I've had mine for over six years and it's still going strong! When I started out playing the guitar I had a crummy pitch pipe and an untrained ear. This thing tunes six times better than the human ear! It’s size makes it incredibly convenient to carry anywhere. I play several instruments. And this little guy can tune them all. Acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, banjos, I even knew kids in high school orchestra that used this to tune their violins. The digital pitch pipe is cool too because I use it to give me reference pitches so I can tune my drums. Yes it can even help with drums. This tuner can probably do a whole lot more than what I’ve mentioned. It’s an incredible tuner, and has more features than you’d expect for it’s price tag. The only problem I’ve had with it is that it does tend to pop open if it’s dropped on the floor. Just put black electrical tape on the top bottom and the side without the cable outlet and your set!

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