Technical specifications:
Many
varieties of common taals have been provided, including some authentic
traditional thekas.10 of these can be modified by the user and stored in
memory. A multi-functional digital display for indicating taal number,
matra number, pitch and tempo. Digital tuning of pitch with facility for
fine tuning within half notes. 4 ranges of tempo – from ati-vilambit to
drut are provided. The tempo can be gradually increased from
ati-vilambit to ati-drut without stopping the theka. Two settings for
bayan (dagga or left hand sound) – with a deep ‘gumki’ or a shallow
‘gumki’. Memory for storing the fine tuned pitch, tempo and bayan
setting. Two user programmable thekas that can be stored in memory.
Operation on AC Mains (Any voltage from 90 - 260V ) or six internal dry
batteries with automatic change-over to batteries in case of power
failure. The Taalmala is sleek and compact - housed in a well-designed,
robust ABS plastic cabinet, size : 230 x135 x 90 mm, weight approx.1kg.
External speaker socket and Line-out ( 1/8 in. headphone socket) are
provided. A socket to connect Sunadamala in sync. is provided.
The Taalmala has a 3 year warranty plus the renowned Radel after-sales service.