Tascam announce solar powered tuner

Montebello, CA – (October 4, 2010): The world’s first solar-powered instrument tuner is the new TASCAM TC-1S. The TC-1S charges its battery from a bank of solar cells on the front panel, and a USB input is also available for quick-charging when you’re completely in the dark. It’s wrapped in a shock-proof silicon cover, available in six colors, and a strap and clip keep it charging all day long on your gig bag.

The TC-1S has a built-in microphone as well as a 1/4″ input for guitar and bass tuning. Its lightning-fast pitch detection is displayed on a wide bargraph display for instant feedback. Four display modes are available, including fine pitch display, and the tuner can be calibrated to an external source.

The TASCAM TC-1S will be available from select TASCAM retailers in October 2010.

Features:

• Chromatic tuner

• Solar-powered battery charging

• USB input for battery charging

• 1/4″ instrument/microphone input

• Built-in microphone

• Custom LCD display with note, sharp/flat indicators, bargraph for pitch deviation

• Shock-resistant silicon case included

• Available in six colors: black, pink, orange, green, blue, white

• Includes strap and clip for attaching to instrument case

• Four display modes: Bar, Fine, Strobe Animation, Needle

• 12-note equal temperament scale

• Pitch displayed in 1 cent steps (in fine mode)

• 3.77″ W x 0.71″ H x 1.57″ D (96mm W x 18mm H x 40mm D)

• 1.8oz (51g) weight

Source: Press Release