Sonic Nuance Electronics Introduces the TDI Mk2
Sonic Nuance has introduced the TDI Mk2, a direct box that combines tuner and DI functions. The new pedal retains the signal path from the Mk1 version but has a more accurate and stable tuning section, the company says.
At the heart of the TDI is a passive Jensen JT-DBE transformer. The chromatic tuner is phantom powered and fully operational even with a true lift between the XLR’s pin 1 and ground. Sonic Nuance says the frequency response of the pedal is 20Hz to 20kHz, allowing the tuner to respond to a low B string with ease. A footswitch allows for mute functionality.
The Sonic Nuance is hand assembled, designed and tested in the USA. It’s available now with a MSRP of $350 and a special introductory price of $330.
Sonic Nuance TDI Mk2 Direct Box Specs:
Passive Jensen transformer based direct box with phantom powered chromatic instrument tuner and mute functionality. |
Frequency response better than 20Hz-20kHz (well below a low B string and higher than 12th fret of a guitar). |
Tuner responds to a low B and below with ease. |
More accurate and stable tuning (+/-1cent min) than Mk1. |
Signal path 100% analog. |
Be able to change the battery in your instrument while your channel is active using the mute |
Signal path physically disconnected from the tuner during play mode. |
XLR and 1/4 inch outputs are muted during tuning operation. |
Direct box and mute functions operate with or without phantom power. |
Hand assembled, designed and tested in the USA with the highest quality components and construction techniques. |
Patent pending technology |
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Sonic Nuance Electronics
Thanks NoTreble for posting this. I just wanted to emphasize that there is no need for batteries or a power supply with this. My design goal was to make a unit that allowed my sound to go through unaltered (hence the Jensen transformer) and in tune while NOT needing batteries or a wall wart. It turned out to be a challenge!
Wouldn’t mind combining my tuner/mute and DI. But ll it sound as nice as my JDIo