JP5652876B2 - Instrument tuning device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a device for measuring and tuning the pitch of a musical instrument or the like.

  Conventionally, when tuning an instrument, a small tuner that is easy to carry or a large tuner that is not suitable for carrying but has a large display portion has been used.

  However, in a conventional small tuner, the display (indicator) is as small as about 5 cm, so it is very difficult to see and inconvenient when you have to tune quickly between performances on the stage. Met.

  Moreover, as a method for solving the above problems, it is conceivable to use a tuner having a large display unit (indicator unit), but the tuner itself is very large, about 19 inches (about 50 cm), and is suitable for carrying. Not only was it difficult to set up on stage or practice ground.

  Furthermore, since the size of the stage is limited, it is more difficult to secure a tuner installation space in a band with a large number of people.

  In addition, performers tend to think that they don't want to show that they are tuning using equipment, and the large ones like the above are shunned, difficult to see but small and easy to carry I used the tuners with patience.

JP 2005-17995 A

  Therefore, the present invention provides a tuning device that is easy to carry, can easily see a display portion, and can be used even in a limited space.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention is a tuning device used for adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument, and is connected to a musical instrument to be tuned to electrically acquire or emit a sound emitted from the musical instrument. A tuner main body 2 having a display screen 2b for acquiring a sound emitted from the musical instrument without being connected to the musical instrument, measuring a pitch of the sound, and displaying a prescribed pitch of the sound; It consists of two elongated pitch display sections 3 that are connected to both ends and have countless light emitters 3a at equal intervals on the surface, and displays the prescribed pitch of the sound on the display screen 2b, When the sound is lower than the specified pitch, the light emitting body 3a of one of the pitch display sections 3 is turned on. When the sound is higher than the specified pitch, the light emitting body 3a of the other pitch display section 3 is turned on. 3a lights up Or the number of lighting of the light-emitting body 3a indicates the degree to which the sound is separated from the specified pitch, or both pitch display sections when the sound and the specified pitch displayed on the display screen 2b match. The configuration of the tuning device is characterized in that 3 and 3 are lit simultaneously.

  The tuner main body 2 is a tuner main body having a box shape and a jack for connecting the pitch display section 3 to each pair of opposing faces, and the pitch display section 3 is connected to the pitch display sections. One or more attachment members forming a ring shape are provided, and a pitch display portion is formed in which a plug connected to a jack of the tuner main body 2 is formed at one end of the pitch display portion, and the tuner main body 2 and the pitch display portion 3 are detachable. It was set as the structure of the tuning apparatus characterized by having made it.

  Further, the pitch display unit 3 is either a pitch display unit 3 made of a soft material that can be deformed or a pitch display unit 3 made of a hard material that cannot be deformed. did.

  In addition, the light emitter 3a is any one of LED, organic EL, TFT, STN, DSTN, and TFD.

  Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, it can be stored in a small size when not in use, and is easy to store and carry.

  In addition, since the display portion is easy to see when used, tuning can be performed quickly between songs.

  In addition, it can be hung on a music stand, installed in the front of the amplifier or in the space between the boxes of the effector board, or installed on the floor, so it can be used in bands with many people regardless of installation location. can do.

1 is an overall view of a tuning device according to the present invention. 1 is an overall view of a tuning device according to the present invention. It is an exploded view of 2nd Example of the tuning apparatus which is this invention. It is an enlarged view of the tuner main body of the tuning apparatus which is this invention. It is an enlarged view of the tuner main body of the tuning apparatus which is this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  1 and 2 are general views of a tuning device according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a second embodiment of the tuning device according to the present invention, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are diagrams of a tuner main body of the tuning device according to the present invention. It is an enlarged view.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a tuning device 1 according to the present invention is a tuning device used to adjust the pitch of a musical instrument, and electrically acquires a sound emitted from the musical instrument by connecting the instrument to be tuned. Or a tuner main body 2 provided with a display screen 2b for acquiring a sound emitted from the instrument without connecting to the instrument to be tuned with a microphone, measuring a pitch of the sound, and displaying a prescribed pitch of the sound; The tuner main body 2 is connected to both ends of the tuner main body 2 and has two elongated pitch display portions 3 having countless light emitters 3a at equal intervals on the surface, and displays the prescribed pitch of the sound on the display screen 2b. When the sound is lower than the specified pitch, the light emitter 3a of one of the pitch display sections 3 is turned on. When the sound is higher than the specified pitch, the light emitter 3a of the other pitch display section 3 is turned on. Illuminated and front When the position where the light emitter 3a is turned on or the number of the light emitters 3a turned on indicates the degree to which the sound is separated from the specified pitch, or when the sound matches the specified pitch displayed on the display screen 2b Both pitch display sections 3 and 3 are lit simultaneously.

  The tuner body 2 has various shapes, for example, as shown in FIGS.

  The tuner main body 2 shown in FIG. 4 has a box shape, and has a main power source 2a, a display screen 2b, a microphone 2c, a sound button 2d, a NOTE button 2e, a PITCH button 2f, a MODE button 2g and the like on the upper surface. Yes.

  The main power source 2a is a power source for the tuner main body 2, and is turned on / off. The display screen 2b is a screen for displaying a specified pitch of the sound acquired by the tuner main body 2.

  The microphone 2c is a microphone for acquiring a sound emitted from the musical instrument when the tuner main body 2 and the musical instrument to be tuned cannot be connected by wire.

  The sound button 2d, the NOTE button 2e, the PITCH button 2f, and the MODE button 2g are not essential. In addition to these buttons, various function buttons may be arranged.

  A side surface of the tuner body 2 is provided with a plurality of jacks 2i, and a contact microphone used when the tuner body 2 and the musical instrument to be tuned are connected by wire, or when the musical instrument and the tuner body 2 cannot be directly connected. A clip microphone can be connected.

  Further, when the tuner main body 2 and the pitch display unit 3 are not integral, but may be detachable, a jack 2h for inserting a plug provided in the pitch display unit 3 may be provided.

  Furthermore, a jack for connecting an AC adapter, a jack for connecting a parallel DC cord, a jack for connecting an effector or an amplifier may be provided on the other side surface of the tuner body 2.

  The tuner main body 6 shown in FIG. 5 is a tuner that switches on / off of the tuner with a pedal, and an ON / OFF pedal 6b is attached to a part of a box-shaped upper surface, and other than the ON / OFF pedal 6b. A display screen 6a is installed on the upper surface of the screen.

  The display screen 6 a is the same as the display screen 2 b of the tuner body 2. That is, it is a screen that displays the specified pitch of the sound acquired by the tuner body 6.

  The tuner body 6 may also have various function buttons such as a sound button, and a musical instrument, a contact microphone, a clip microphone, a pitch display unit, an AC adapter, a parallel DC cord, an effector, an amplifier, etc. on the side. You may provide the jack for connecting.

    As shown in FIG. 2, the pitch display unit 3 of the tuning device 1 may be a pitch display unit 3 made of a deformable soft material. When the tuner main body 2 and each pitch display unit 3 are integrated, as shown in FIG. 2A, each pitch display unit 3 can be made smaller when stored, and the tuner main unit 2 and each pitch display unit can be combined. When 3 is detachable, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), the tuner main body 2 and each pitch display unit 3 can be removed, and the pitch display unit 3 can be folded small or can be made small in a ring shape.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, mounting members 4 and 4 are provided in the vicinity of both ends of each of the pitch display units 3, and the pitch display units 3 are connected to each other by connecting the mounting members 4 to each other. It can be connected and formed into a ring and suspended from a music stand, or can be maintained in a state in which the pitch display unit 3 is kept small during storage.

  The mounting member 4 is planned to be a hook-and-loop fastener, an adhesive sheet, or the like. However, if there is another one that can be repeatedly attached and detached, it may be used.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a second embodiment of the tuning device according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the tuning device 1a according to the present invention has substantially the same configuration as the tuning device 1 shown in the first embodiment. That is, a tuning device that is used to adjust the pitch of a musical instrument, electrically connecting a musical instrument to be tuned to obtain a sound emitted from the musical instrument, or a sound emitted from a musical instrument without being connected to the musical instrument to be tuned Is acquired with a microphone, measures the pitch of the sound, and is connected to a tuner body 2 having a display screen 2b for displaying the specified pitch of the sound, opposite to both ends of the tuner body 2, It is composed of two long and narrow pitch display sections 5 each having an infinite number of illuminants at equal intervals, and displays the specified pitch of the sound on the display screen 2b. If the sound is lower than the specified pitch, one of the pitches is displayed. When the light emitter of the display unit 5 is turned on and the sound is higher than the specified pitch, the light emitter of the other pitch display unit 5 is turned on, and depending on the position where the light emitter is turned on or the number of the light emitters turned on, The sound is It indicates the degree away from the pitch, or, characterized in that the sound and the display prescribed interval displayed on the screen 2b both pitch display portions 5 when matches are turned simultaneously.

  The difference from the tuning device 1 is that the pitch display unit 5 is made of a hard material that cannot be deformed.

  In FIG. 3, a plug 5 a is provided at one end of the pitch display unit 5 so that the tuner main body 2 and the pitch display unit 5 can be attached and detached. However, the pitch display unit 5 and the tuner main body 2 are not limited in particular. It is good also as one. However, since the tuning devices 1 and 1a are scheduled to be about 19 inches (about 50 cm) from the end of one pitch display portion 3 (5) to the other pitch display portion 3 (5), they are hard. In the case of the pitch display section 5, it is obvious that it is easier to carry the detachable part than to be integrated with the tuner body 2.

  Although not shown in FIG. 3, the pitch display unit 5 may also be provided with an attachment member 4, and in that case, it may be obstructed by being attached to the wall surface of another equipment larger than the tuning device 1a. It can be installed without becoming.

  As the light emitter of the pitch display unit 3 (5), LED, organic EL, TFT, STN, DSTN, TFD, and the like can be considered. However, it is not limited to these illuminants, and if there is an illuminant capable of maintaining the flexibility of the pitch display part or an illuminant with low power consumption and long life, it may be used. 3 (5) The entire acquired sound may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen, or the difference between the acquired sound and the specified sound may be displayed.

  The tuning device according to the present invention can be used widely when used, hung on a music stand, installed on various devices or in the gap between them, without taking up space, In addition, it is easy to see the tuning contents even from a distant place, and can be kept small when stored, so it is easy to carry, so it greatly contributes to various areas where the instrument is used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tuning apparatus 1a Tuning apparatus 2 Tuner main body 2a Main power supply 2b Display screen 2c Microphone 2d SOUND button 2e NOTE button 2f PITCH button 2g MODE button 2h Jack 2i Jack 3 Sound display part 3a Light emitter 3b Plug 4 Mounting member 5 Plug 6 Tuner body 6a Display screen 6b ON / OFF pedal 6c jack 6d jack

Claims (5)

A tuning device used to adjust the pitch of a musical instrument,
Connect the instrument to be tuned to electrically obtain the sound emitted from the instrument, or obtain the sound emitted from the instrument without being connected to the instrument to be tuned, and measure the pitch of the sound, A tuner main body having a display screen for displaying a prescribed pitch of the sound, and two elongated pitch display portions connected to opposite ends of the tuner main body and having numerous light emitters at equal intervals on the surface; The prescribed pitch of the sound is displayed on the display screen, and when the sound is lower than the prescribed pitch, the light emitter of one of the pitch display portions is lit, and when the sound is higher than the prescribed pitch, the other of the above The illuminator of the pitch display section is turned on, and the degree that the sound is separated from the specified pitch is indicated by the position where the illuminator is lit or the number of the illuminators lit, or the sound and the display screen display Provisions Tuning apparatus characterized by both pitch display unit is turned simultaneously when the extent is met.   The tuner main body is a box-shaped tuner main body in which a jack for connecting the pitch display portion is formed on each pair of opposing faces, and the pitch display portion is connected to each other to form an annular shape. A pitch display unit comprising one or more attachment members, and a plug connected to a jack of the tuner main body formed at one end of the pitch display unit, wherein the tuner main body and the pitch display unit are detachable. Item 2. The tuning device according to Item 1. The tuning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pitch display unit is one of a pitch display unit made of a deformable soft material and a pitch display unit made of a hard material that cannot be deformed.   The tuning device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light emitter is any one of an LED, an organic EL, a TFT, an STN, a DSTN, and a TFD.   The tuning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pitch display unit is a pitch display unit having a liquid crystal screen.