Yamaha SILENT Brass Trombone Mute, Complete System (SB5X-2)
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The SB5XC was never produced by Yamaha. The SB59 and later the SB59C series came before the SB5X series. The "C" denoted a Yamaha supplied extra 1/8" male to 1/8" male cable for connecting your CD or MP3 player to the ST9 Module. When the SB5X model was released, this extra cable was still included. As a result, the SB5X has an additional cable, while the SB5X- has none. 2 is not one of them. Yamaha never put a C next to the new SB5X. If you see that model number somewhere, it was created by a seller rather than Yamaha. For the past 14 years, I've been an authorized Yamaha dealer and am very familiar with this product line.
It works for me because I have a Bach.
It is indeed all about the foam, as you correctly point out. It would work perfectly if you could adjust the thickness to reach the bell's walls while maintaining a good seal.
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I've been playing the trombone for about a year and spend about an hour every day practicing. I don't want to bother my neighbors because we live in an apartment building. br>br>I actually bought three (3) practice mutes, and they all work fine, one being better than the others and one being lighter. br>br>However, because the Yamaha Silent Brass System mutes the trombone along with the others, I can now hear myself play MUCH better! I didn't buy it for myself because I wasn't sure if it was worth the money. Stupid! It's fantastic; it functions well and effectively, and I've used it every day since receiving it. br>br>One thing to keep in mind: I used a pair of earbuds from my iPhone to replace the ones that came with it. A new micro plug that is "braided" and less flimsy was also purchased. I can afford to spend an extra $5 on a higher-quality cord because the unit is what you're paying for, and I believe it's well worth it.
(addition). There are two reverb settings in the Personal Studio that bring my sound (mostly) to life: One sounds like an empty concert hall, while the other sounds like an open practice room. It's been a few weeks since I've used it, and it's been well worth the investment. The mute (without the personal studio) sounds very similar to the shhmute, so the ability to hear yourself through headphones is the main reason to purchase this. br>br>As other reviews have pointed out, the aux/aux cable and headphones are fairly inexpensive and easily tangled. It's a good idea to replace the braided cables with braided ones. I'd like to upgrade my life, but I'm happy with my current setup. Even if you're playing into a mute, you can tell. The pitch will become sharper, and it will no longer feel as free-flowing. flowing. This is something that no mute will ever be able to completely eliminate. The best mute is one that allows you to practice for longer periods of time. br>br>I purchased this mute in order to stop bothering my apartment complex neighbors. Approximately half of my daily practice sessions take place between the hours of 7 a. m. and 7 p. m. 30 p. m. – 9:00 p. m. 00 p. m. , and while the lease technically allows residents to leave before 11 p. m. , there are other lease provisions that give residents the "right to solitude. " "No one has been a jerk about it yet, but they could be, and I would lose that fight hands down. " It doesn't help that the buildings have great acoustics, so my playing can be heard clearly from 75 feet away (65 decibels at my loudest volume, according to my decibel meter app). Outside of 15 feet, my playing is completely inaudible when I use the mute.
I used to be in high school pep band, so when I get warmed up, I can easily deafen a house. I'm re- This mute is awesome for learning to play. br>br>Why are regular mutes so bad? An old- Trombone mute at school (including shoving socks into the bell! To dampen sound, it is necessary to obstruct airflow. That's fine for a trumpet because you only have to move valves, but it's a death sentence for trombone because you can't move the slide as quickly, and even a mediocre player learns to snap the trombone slide faster than a traditional mute allows. This isn't a lot of fun, and it's only useful in a few situations. It's just not practical for daily use. br>br>Why this mute is awesome: The airflow is almost completely unhindered. For the sole purpose of being a mute, this product is almost worth the price. There's more, though! Connect the aux cable to the box and turn it on - similar to a lavalier mic box worn on your belt - as well as a pair of headphones You can now listen to yourself play as if you were in a concert hall. Your actual playing, on the other hand, is so quiet that you could almost play in the same room as people watching TV without disturbing them. When you first hear the earbuds, you'll think they're impossible. It does, however, work. br>br>How well does the sound simulation work? I use a Jiggs pBone, a plastic trombone, and it works perfectly. When I put my headphones on, I hear a beautiful brass trombone in a mid-tempo arrangement. a medium-sized concert hall with some reverb It's strange to think about it. It's completely responsive, and it works flawlessly with my entire intonation and skill set. What I'm hearing is probably better than anything I could play on my cheap trombone! That's great for confidence building, and it doesn't cheat the player in the least because it's just simulating what a good trombone should sound like given your inputs. br>br>What you get: 1 trombone mute, 1 female trombone mute 1 lavalier, 1 aux cable (female) 1 pair of inexpensive headphones, style belt loop sound box Not included in the package: 2 AA batteries are required. br>br>Package comments: br>br> The headphones included in the box are from a gas station. They're fine for a first try, and they don't sound all that bad, but they're not particularly comfortable or long-lasting. You should get a personal headphone as soon as possible. If you own a high-end sound system, Go crazy with noise-cancelling headphones to truly drown out your surroundings and focus on your sound. Concentrate on obtaining some in-depth knowledge. earphones (so your trombone doesn't get smacked! ) that are both comfortable and stay in place for extended periods of time. br>br>As an aside for those who don't read manuals. Fill the box with batteries. Connect the mute's Aux to the "Mute In," then our headphones to the Phones. Because this is the "Rev2" mute, I believe the box will not work if you set it to "Rev1. " Begin with the switch turned on, Rev2 selected, and the volume turned all the way down. Play a note, then slowly slide the volume UP with your free hand until you can clearly hear your sound in your headphones; once you've found a comfortable volume, go. Overall: br>br> This is incredible. I wish I could give this to myself when I first started playing so that I could practice whenever I wanted without bothering my parents. It's a beautiful mute and a beautiful amplifier. br>br>PS: If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "cre If you wanted to, you could use the sound out to connect your sound to a large stack of amplifiers. Despite the fact that the trombone is a loud instrument, why don't you experiment with some guitar pedals?.
I bought a Yamaha silent mute for trumpet about ten years ago. To my wife's chagrin, I've been spending more time with my trombone lately, so the trombone mute was invented. It's a lot less difficult to blow these days. The tone has improved significantly. This is a significant upgrade. br>However, I'm baffled as to why Yamaha continues to use its out-of-date earbuds, which are dreadful. Details are what make or break a project. A star is taken away from you.
m. and feel compelled to doodle. It's fantastic. The most recent practice mute I used had the shape of the most recent "best brass" version, but it looked like it was made ten years ago. They've come a long way in such a short amount of time. My yahama, small bore, trombone (no trigger) does not drop it out. The cog shape makes it simple to tighten and loosen on purpose, but it was a tight fit in there. Someone might have heard me at my loudest, but it was still quieter than my wife's hair dryer, so I'll take it as a win. It's perfect at my normal listening volume, with a light buzz that's quieter than a microwave. Quite nice. br>br>In fact, the first time I listened to myself through the headphones, I was afraid it had fallen out because it was so clear. br>br>The airflow is excellent, and there is no strange back pressure. br>br>This is probably the best musical purchase I've ever made.
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