Øystein, You previously mentioned that the Star light might have shorter valve stroke and new faster action valves. Did that happen, or are they the same design as the Norwegian star?
Thanks.
Jonathan
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Ergonomy and intonation
To answer a couple of new questions: The shape of the new Norwegian Star and the Star Light from Miraphone has similarities with the Hirsbrunner I used to play. It has to do with ergonomics. Since I like to play resting my left arm over the top bow that can't be to high. I also prefer to have the bell somewhat close to the ear to be able to hear direct details in the sound better. This means the whole tuba can't be to high. Another aspect was that the tuba with case should fit into most taxi trunks (!). You should have seen the look on the engineers face when I mentioned that. Fortunately we did not have to sacrifice anything sound wise to achieve that. It went hand in hand with the previous wishes.
The Star Light now has a 16 millimeter stroke. We have not yet implemented the new valve design that I have mentioned earlier. It is still under development. But the short stroke secures fast action.
A difference from the Hirsbrunner is the intonation. I have been fortunate to work with very good recording producers that never let you get away with bad intonation. When recording with the Hirsbrunner I occasionally had to correct the intonation between takes. With the new Star Light it is just easier. On my last two recording projects with Singapore Symphony and the Norrköping Phil. it took days between any comments on intonation. The voice from the control room could say: "I know that you can give more at letter G !!" or "Stiff, loosen up!", but that's hardly the tubas fault.
Øystein
The Star Light now has a 16 millimeter stroke. We have not yet implemented the new valve design that I have mentioned earlier. It is still under development. But the short stroke secures fast action.
A difference from the Hirsbrunner is the intonation. I have been fortunate to work with very good recording producers that never let you get away with bad intonation. When recording with the Hirsbrunner I occasionally had to correct the intonation between takes. With the new Star Light it is just easier. On my last two recording projects with Singapore Symphony and the Norrköping Phil. it took days between any comments on intonation. The voice from the control room could say: "I know that you can give more at letter G !!" or "Stiff, loosen up!", but that's hardly the tubas fault.
Øystein