Detail 01
Sound effect, not a shaker groove
Built to make one distinctive chirping noise. It is a color, not a timekeeping instrument.
Product detailSKU #1274115063323
MEINLThe Night Cricket Sound Effect Amber
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A small hand percussion sound effect from Meinl that produces a cricket-like chirp. For percussionists and drummers adding ambient texture, not rhythm.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ambient intros, film and theater cues needing nature texture
- Percussion tables where players grab one-off effect sounds
- Kids' music classes and sensory play at low cost
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a groove shaker for steady sixteenths
- Loud stages — it will disappear without close micing
- Anyone expecting a tuned or pitched percussion instrument
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
$34.95
Effect-percussion price. Cheap enough to keep on a percussion table for occasional use.
Detail 03
Multi-colored with brown finish
Cosmetic only. Nothing about the finish changes the sound.
Detail 04
Hand-held size
Fits on a crowded percussion table or in a stick bag next to shakers and blocks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount or holder — this is played in the hand
- 02Quiet by nature; plan on a close mic for recording
- 03Buy it as an addition to a percussion setup, not a first shaker
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does it actually sound like?
A cricket-style chirp. It's a nature sound effect meant to sit under a track as texture rather than to hold a rhythm.
02Can I use it as a regular shaker?
Not really. It's built to make its effect sound, not to deliver the even, driving hiss you want from a groove shaker.
03Will it be heard in a live band?
Only in quiet passages or through a mic. Acoustically it's a low-volume instrument and a full band will bury it.
04Is it worth it for a home studio?
If you score ambient or nature scenes often, yes — it's inexpensive and gives a sound that's hard to fake.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
- Color Finish
- Brown
