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All have a threshold knob with white line. Click a pic or link below. |
Tempo REF |
REF + Slave Flash |
mini REF |
Beat Bug 3 |
BB2 Upgrade |
| Snare Mountable | YES | YES | YES | TOO BIG | TOO BIG |
| Digit Height | 0.4 inch | < 0.4 in. / 0.6 in. >> | 0.3 inch | 0.6 inch | 0.6 inch |
| Song Starts/Kickoffs | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Metronome | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Sources Monitored | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Auto Sleep | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Wake On Tap | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Battery Life | ~1 YR. | ~1 YR. / ~1 YR. | ~1 YR. | ~2 YRS. | ~2 YRS. |
| A.C. Input | NO | NO / NO | NO | NO | NO |
| 6 Mo. Warranty | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| What's Included | Tempo REF, batteries, 6' sensor w/ drum clip, hook & loop strips, sticker, instructions. | Tempo REF, slave, batteries, 10' patch cord, 6' sensor w/ drum clip, hook & loop strips, sticker, instructions. | mini REF, keyring, battery, hook & loop strips, sticker, instructions. | BB3, (1)6' sensor w/ drum clip, batteries, hook & loop strips, sticker, instructions. | BB3 circuit board, batteries, knob, screws, hook & loop strips, stickers, instructions. |
| Online Price | $100.00 | $130.00 | $50.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Retail | $120.00 | $150.00 | $70.00 | $100.00 | $55.00 |
| USPS Priority Mail | FREE to USA (Express Mail +$25.00) | ||||
| Priority International | Email for Quote | ||||
These devices are triggered by percussive taps received through physical contact. They do NOT sense through-the-air sound, radio frequency (RF) transmission, nor do they interpret string vibrations.