Wittner wooden metronome with bell 811M mahogany finish
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It's great to finally get a quality metronome, but where do I begin? Let's review the description first. As seen on other posts, it's a mechanical (pendulum) metronome from an extremely well-known They also have a wooden cased 800/810 series metronome in this model. There are no differences in their internal mechanisms. There have been descriptions that some internal parts, particularly the cog wheels and regulators, are made of plastic. This may appear to be cheap, but it may also allow for smoother movement (or simply to cut on costs). It's made of plastic - The mechanism, the front cover with the scale, the bottom cover with the feet along with the latch are all plastic - For the base / bottom cover it has rubber feet - The latch on the cover also has rubber feet. In sum, you can expect to find plastic everywhere. side note, the table has three legs. The shape of four feet didn't seem to match the four feet shaped. 1) The case is made of solid wood, but be careful before you order. There has already been a mention of the importance of model letters. Each of these wooden models is made of solid wood, but they are stained ("coloured", as Wittner describes them) to match that of the images on them. Several models including the 8004 and 8004m have bodies made of walnut wood whether it is the 804 or the 8004m -- There is no laminate on the rest of them, just stained wood. Generally, I find it to be quite nice and I would even argue it is solid. I like the way the mechanism runs smoothly and the tic-tac-toe moves smoothly There is a crisp sound to the tic. Additionally, it is well regulated, able to keep a steady tempo for a considerable period of time, and is only noticeably slower during the final beats. This is where it works best. The pendulum also adds a visual aid. However, I was distressed to discover that the calibration is off, which results in what others describe as "getting off beat" rather quickly as compared to other tried and true quartz metrometers. Having worked as an engineer for most of my career, I am almost obsessed with precision, so I performed some tests to find the cause of As I tried to match the BPMs with a stopwatch, I found that by 1'23'' the rhythm of the mechanical metronome was one full beat ahead. Similarly, running at 120 bpm and a variety of other measures produced similar results. On the surface of the ocean, the pendulum mechanism was running fast. My thinking was that the slide could be slowed down by adding weight to it. So, I went about trying it. Using a piece of masking tape the size of the slide to attach the sliding weight for the 60 bpm measurement, I was able to achieve good results. When I tried to calibrate for 120 bpm, I had to add three pieces of masking tape, showing that it wasn't accurate A linear scale can be seen on the scale (which is obvious on the image). The addition of weight was not a practical solution (the lead tape was eventually intended to be permanently attached). As a result, if the weight can't be added, the scale must be rearranged. Considering that the pendulum is permanently marked on the front panel and as well as the scale is mounted on it, this wouldn't be possible. The only other viable option then would be to slide the sliding weight slightly up from its mark in order to slow the tempo. experiments, I found that sliding the slide half a notch between 60 and 58 bpm creates a frequency that is very close to the original The size should be measured in 60 bmp. In the same way, the 120 and 116 bpm marks are The heart rate should stay between 120 and 130 Not having tried the rest, I would guess that it would be close to that. Despite the fact that it works, the process is a bit As disappointed as I was to find out that such an expensive tool from a reputable manufacturer provided such inaccurate readings, especially if it can be fixed just by Perhaps this pendulum mechanism was built and calibrated for a higher altitude (and therefore would move at a slower pace). I doubt it, otherwise. The idea is a bit too ambitious. It's only two things that console me 1) That I'm not so much in need of precise tempo but rather steady tempo for my practice The mechanical metronome does these two things well, and 2) it looks good on top of my piano.
So, if you want an accurate metronome, look elsewhere otherwise you could be It is possible to get a better product for the same price In the - An electronic metronome like the Boss DB-105 could be a good fit Conversely, if you are not much of a fan of precise tempo but rather a fan of a steady one (e. g.
I like that it is simply to use, reasonably accurate, and has been working fine so far (I've owned it for about a week). It is certainly better than software or electronic metronomes. - I looked at it from afar. My search was for an old school ambiance, and this fits the bill perfectly. However, when you get close to the image, it loses its quality. As far as quality is concerned, the wood veneer is poor at best, the finish is mediocre, and I was amazed at how much plastic is used in its Putting the inverted rod on top of the black plate results in the inverted pendulum. There is a plastic bottom to the metronome. In the case of the pendulum cover, it is covered with soft, cheap-feeling plastic that feels as if it will wear quickly if removed and replaced often. There is a fair amount of plastic in the internal mechanism. There is no better place to shop than the all-inclusive I knew there would be a plastic version of this metronome for much less price, but I was content with the fact that I had paid a hefty premium for what I thought would be a superior The item I purchased was not cheap, and as it stands, I feel a bit like a chump. Even if I had suspected that this was a German item had I stopped to examine it on the shelf in a store, I might not have believed it.
I give this a 5 star rating. This metronome is very good and I am very happy with it. Since it was so heavy, I had a fear that it would be cheap, but I was proven Real wood is used for the outer shell. It was windy - The bottom grate has a place to store the up key. Wrapped in paper and packed in a triangular-shaped box, the metronome comes in a very attractive presentation. A tempo of 208 bpm is maximum, and a tempo of 40 bpm is minimum. It is easy to take the cap off and on the metronome. There is an easy way to alter the bpm setting. There is very little error in the metronome performance. If you are interested in purchasing this Wittner 811M Metronome System Maelzel with Bell, Mahogany, it is the best choice for you. A colored silk material with a mat finish.
Because of the stain on the wood, my finger tips were stained as I handled the metronome. The last thing I'd want is for my brand new piano to be ruined by a poorly made metronome in practice. Specifically, there was stain leaking from the inside of the dust cover as well as from the adjoining walls covered by the dust cover. Using a washcloth, I wiped the surfaces, and the color that bled from the unfinished surfaces can be seen here. Having my wooden Wittner metronome, like the one my piano teacher used when I was a girl, taken away from me is heartbreaking, because I've always wished for one. The manufacturers have stopped making them the way they did before. They are poorly constructed and don't pay attention to details. Returning straight to where we started.
Everything went according to plan with the metronome. I find the bell to be loud enough, but I shut it off a lot since it's distracting if I'm too focused on some other task. In addition, I like the mechanical movement of the pendulum, it helps me distinguish off beat rhythms better. As for me, I don't like digital metronomes, so this is a nice solution. It does not matter to me if there are super small variations in time as compared to a digital device. Don't care if it changes, "haven't checked," but the game is mechanical, and it's more like socializing with other people in everyday life. My favorite part is its grandfather clock, which I like a lot. It can be as simple as sound or mechanical motion.
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