TU15 vs TU12H

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 27 Jul 2005 7:33 pm

Is the TU15 tuner better, worse, or as good as the TU12H??
Thanks... John

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 28 Jul 2005 2:07 am

It's a trade off, for me. I had a TU-15 and still have a TU-12H (although it's not used since I got a Peterson VS-II).

The TU-12/12H has a little better meter scale (expanded a little more for easier reading). However, the TU-15 has a light so you can see it in the dark.

I would say the TU12H is more suited for Pedal Steel Guitar.

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 28 Jul 2005 7:32 am

I still use every day the same TU-12H that I bought in 1983. The mic and the thru jack are busted, but still that gets A+ for durability.

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 28 Jul 2005 8:07 am

Thanks for the replies, I have the TU12H, & like it a lot.. The main thing that dislike about it, is that it doesn't shut off automatically if I forget. & I've done that several times.. Get to talking to someone, next thing I know I got me an unfunctional tuner.. I heard the TU15 will shut off after a certain period of inactivity..
John

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 28 Jul 2005 11:42 pm

I use a Tu-12 I bought in 84. I also have 2 other TU-12's that are late models.The TU-15 would be great if the needle was steady.Maybe I just had a bad one???

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 29 Jul 2005 8:48 am

I have two sets of rack-mounted gear, each with a large-format mains-powered tuner, but I got frustrated with the mains hum when both the Profex and the tuner were plugged in. Even turning the tuners (Korgs) off didn't cure the problem.

I dropped a large hint, and duly received a TU-12H for my birthday (thanks, dear!), and I'm delighted with it. I find it easily readable and pretty accurate, too. I will agree that battery life is an issue, but I've just discovered a PS-15 power supply that I forgot I had, so that's OK.

I may well be selling a couple of rack-mount Korgs sometime soon.

RR

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 29 Jul 2005 11:03 am

Roger, an easy fix for most of the Korg tuners is to isolate (insulate) them from the rack mounting rails. They are known to cause "ground loop hum".

I know several, on the forum, that have had the problem and fixed it by isolating the Korg tuner.

You can also buy "Hum-Free's" which is a product made to isolate equipment from the rack rails. Musician's Friend has them, as probably other on-line stores and probably some music stores.

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Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 30 Jul 2005 8:14 am

Thanks, Jack - I'll certainly give that a try.

One of my reasons for wanting the 'portable' tuner was that I wanted to try lightening my gear a bit; I thought I'd try dropping the Profex 2 (and, therefore, the rack) and going with the Hilton, Black Box, DD3 and the TU-12. In the end, I found I lost the warmth that I've become accustomed to with my self-selected Profex settings, so I abandoned the idea (for now). Your tip re: isolating the Korgs may be a big help!

Best,

Roger