Is there a small Tuner pedal that will work off 9v battery

[40Hz]

The Sonic Research ST-300 isn’t a mini pedal. But it’s a bit smaller (2.4” x 4.3”) than your average pedal. (The Polytune 3 is 2.8” x 4.8”.) And it runs a very long time off a 9V battery.

 

[MCF]

Looking for a tuner pedal that will run off 9v battery power smaller than a TC Electronics Polytune so it will fit in the small accessory pocket of my gig bag - any suggestions?

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[Mr. Business]

I’ve been looking for a new tuner too. I think this one fits your needs. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...VFqSzCh2EtAuEEAQYAiABEgJR5fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[burgerdj]

Not the regular Pitchblack (it's bigger than the Polytune) but the Pitchblack Mini may work. It uses coin cell batteries.


https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PitchBlackMini--korg-pitchblack-mini-tuner-pedal?&mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3331287995&product_id=PitchBlackMini&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%20-%20Core%20-%20Guitars%20-%20Vendor&adgroup=Guitars%20-%20Guitar%20Accessories&placement=google&creative=332063179644&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKCAjwo9rtBRAdEiwA_WXcFt5ZxDqH97qhfeqWabDul3aJdWyuKUV6wspC5baJyuMbuLKy92oMiBoCGQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This one - Pitchblack Mini. It’s small, fast, accurate, easy to read and the coin batteries keep it light. Also, takes AC power if you have it on your board.

 

[mmbongo]

Looks like the Pitchblack Mini is it. I'm baffled by all these suggestions for pedals that are BIGGER than the one he's trying to replace!

 

[Acoop]

I'd get a bigger case/bag because TC tuners, pedal or clip, are the best.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

The Sonic Research ST-300 isn’t a mini pedal. But it’s a bit smaller (2.4” x 4.3”) than your average pedal. (The Polytune 3 is 2.8” x 4.8”.) And it runs a very long time off a 9V battery.

And it tunes very quickly so you don't overshoot or undershoot pitch. So, that shaves off 2-3 seconds per string when you're tuning.

 

[2F/2F]

What size is the accessory pocket? Must be pretty tiny. I don't have a problem fitting any size tuner I've owned into one of my gig bags.

Seems easier to decide to place the tuner somewhere other than the accessory pocket than it does to seek out a very specific tuner that meets your requirements.

I would contact a Sweetwater salesperson and ask him or her to do the search for you. That's their job, and ideally, they really know their gear (though some are more knowledgeable than others).

 

[don21480]

Its a mono gig bag - the upper pocket is large enough but I have some other items I like to keep in there as well. I think I'll just figure out how to get the TC Polytone 3 in the larger lower pocket - most of the suggested pedals are not enough smaller to make a difference and as pointed out - it can only be so small and include a 9v battery. Thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[mmbongo]

Its a mono gig bag - the upper pocket is large enough but I have some other items I like to keep in there as well. I think I'll just figure out how to get the TC Polytone 3 in the larger lower pocket - most of the suggested pedals are not enough smaller to make a difference and as pointed out - it can only be so small and include a 9v battery. Thanks for all the suggestions!

If the Polytune 3 is an option, definitely stick with that. I only suggested the Pitchblack Mini because it's smaller and uses batteries, but the Polytune 3 is a much better tuner.

 

[RevOgre]

Another vote for Korg pitch black!

I was just about to mention this one!

 

[JimmyM]

I looked at that Boss but is says you need their power supply - did not see a battery option. I've thought about a 9v battery clip that attaches to the power supply input on one of the micro tuners but I'll probably just keep using the TC Polytune and take up valuable space in my big pocket on the gig bag :>

That's as small as you'll get unless you go clip-on.

EDIT: Other than that Korg

 

[JimmyM]

Not the regular Pitchblack (it's bigger than the Polytune) but the Pitchblack Mini may work. It uses coin cell batteries.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...C5baJyuMbuLKy92oMiBoCG-QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yeah but it has a 40 mA power draw and uses two 2032's. How long could two 2032 batteries last in that? Not long if you keep it plugged in for a gig, I'd guess, huh?

 

[Aidenn7]

I think instead for just making a suggest.. I'd ask why you need smaller.. and maybe a picture of the board?

 

[crazyBassClown]

Yeah but it has a 40 mA power draw and uses two 2032's. How long could two 2032 batteries last in that? Not long if you keep it plugged in for a gig, I'd guess, huh

I really want the answer to this because I'd really like one. If it only uses power while tuning and none at all when not then they could last a really long time. I haven't found anywhere that gives the non tuning power draw though, only
Battery Life
Approximately 3 hours (A4 continuous input, tuner on, display mode: Regular mode)

 

[HelpImaRock]

TC Polytune: 5 x 3.2 x 2.1 inches
Sonic Research Turbo Tuner: 4.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches

And, the Sonic Research is a better tuner.

 

[crazyBassClown]

I think instead for just making a suggest.. I'd ask why you need smaller.. and maybe a picture of the board?

From the first post:-

so it will fit in the small accessory pocket of my gig bag - any suggestions?

 

[JimmyM]

I really want the answer to this because I'd really like one. If it only uses power while tuning and none at all when not then they could last a really long time. I haven't found anywhere that gives the non tuning power draw though, only
Battery Life
Approximately 3 hours (A4 continuous input, tuner on, display mode: Regular mode)

This is why I'm glad I have that little 1-Spot mA Meter. I found out my TC Polytune 2 Mini does about 37 mA when turned on and about 7 or 8 mA when off. But I don't have the Korg.

 

[crazyBassClown]

This is why I'm glad I have that little 1-Spot mA Meter. I found out my TC Polytune 2 Mini does about 37 mA when turned on and about 7 or 8 mA when off. But I don't have the Korg.

Don't suppose you can do a dude a favour and buy a korg mini

Although even 7 mA is probably a bit much for my battery only pedalboard. I'd be changing them all the time.

 

[mmbongo]

Yeah but it has a 40 mA power draw and uses two 2032's. How long could two 2032 batteries last in that? Not long if you keep it plugged in for a gig, I'd guess, huh?

Manual says 3 hours continuous.