Detail 01
Major and minor third marks
Visual reference marks support tuning those intervals.
Product detailSKU #1500000205154
KORGCA-50 Handheld Chromatic Tuner
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
KORG’s CA-50 is a compact chromatic tuner for quick pitch checks across band and orchestral instruments. Its built-in microphone handles everyday tuning, while the optional CM-200 contact microphone offers another tuning method when needed. The enlarged LCD and larger note display make the reading easier to catch at a glance. Calibration, interval marks for major and minor thirds, and Sound Out mode add useful control beyond basic note matching. With memory backup, auto power-off, and up to 135 hours from two AAA batteries, it is built for regular use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping a compact chromatic tuner in an instrument case for regular rehearsals and pitch checks.
- Working with band or orchestral instruments using the built-in microphone.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Using a contact microphone without separately obtaining the compatible CM-200.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sound Out mode
Provides a mode for ear-training work.
Detail 03
Memory backup
Retains saved settings after the tuner is turned off.
Detail 04
Auto power-off
Turns the tuner off automatically when left unused.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The CM-200 contact microphone is optional and sold separately.
- 02The tuner requires two AAA batteries.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the CA-50 tune orchestral instruments?
Yes. It is intended for band and orchestral instruments as well as chromatic tuning.
02Does it include a built-in microphone?
Yes. The CA-50 has a high-sensitivity built-in microphone.
03How long does the battery last?
Battery life is rated at up to 135 hours using two AAA batteries.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Memory Backup
- Yes
4 detailsConnections & power
- Contact Microphone Input
- Compatible with CM-200 (sold separately)
- Power Supply
- Two AAA batteries
- Battery Life
- Up to 135 hours
- Auto Power Off
- Yes
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 2.86
- Dimensions
- 3.94 inch x 2.64 inch x 0.67 inch
8 detailsOther
- Tuning Method
- Built-in microphone or optional CM-200 contact microphone
- Instrument Compatibility
- Band and orchestral instruments
- Interval Indication
- Major and minor third marks
- Sound Out Mode
- Yes
- Product Type
- Handheld chromatic tuner
- Detection Range
- [confirm vendor spec in Hz]
- Calibration Function
- Yes
- Built in Microphone
- Yes
