Summary of Innovative Vacuum Tube: the Nutube
KORG INC. and Noritake Co., Limited developed Nutube, a miniaturized, low-power triode vacuum tube that preserves traditional tube harmonics while drastically reducing size and power consumption. Produced by Noritake Itron in Japan, Nutube applies vacuum fluorescent display technology to achieve high reliability and efficiency, using under 2% of the power of conventional tubes and enabling battery operation.
Parts used in the Nutube 6P1:
- Anode
- Grid
- Filament
- Nutube 6P1 miniaturized triode tube assembly
- Vacuum-sealed envelope (miniaturized)
- Production components and materials from Noritake Itron facility
KORG INC and Noritake Co., Limited are proud to announce the successful development of the ground breaking technology, Nutube, a new miniaturized and high performance tube. In cooperation with Noritake Itron Corporation, KORG INC. has developed the Nutube to offer incredible reliability and efficiency while still generating the same rich harmonics which vacuum tubes are known for. The Nutube 6P1 featuring this innovation will be on display at the Korg USA Winter NAMM Booth.
KORG has used vacuum tubes for many years in products such as VOX-branded guitar amps and effect units, KORG-branded dance/DJ products such as the electribe MX/SX and keyboards such as the SV-1. Vacuum tubes have played a major role in shaping the sound of VOX and KORG products, and have been a crucial element in their distinctive character.As with previous vacuum tubes, this newly-developed Nutube is structured with an anode, grid, and filament, and operates as a complete triode tube, generating the same rich harmonics that are distinctive of conventional vacuum tubes. By applying technology from Noritake Co., Limited’s vacuum fluorescent displays, the structure of the vacuum tube has been modified, dramatically reducing its size and allowing it to consume less power. Production is carried out at the cutting-edge Japanese production facility of Noritake Itron, a subsidiary of Noritake Co., Limited., significantly raising the product quality in comparison to previous vacuum tubes by boasting the following features: – See more at: http://www.korg.com/us/news/2015/012212/#sthash.tfew68w7.dpuf
Features
- Power Consumption:
Miniaturization dramatically reduces power consumption, allowing the Nutube to operate using less than 2% of power required by conventional vacuum tubes and making it easy to power the unit on batteries.
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For more detail: Innovative Vacuum Tube: the Nutube
- What is Nutube?
Nutube is a miniaturized, high-performance triode vacuum tube developed by KORG and Noritake that produces the same rich harmonics as conventional vacuum tubes. - How does Nutube differ from conventional vacuum tubes?
Nutube uses vacuum fluorescent display technology to reduce size and power consumption while maintaining triode structure and harmonic characteristics. - Who developed Nutube?
Nutube was developed in cooperation between KORG INC. and Noritake Co., Limited, with production by Noritake Itron. - What are the main components of Nutube?
The Nutube includes an anode, grid, filament, and a vacuum-sealed miniaturized envelope configured as a complete triode. - How much power does Nutube consume compared to conventional tubes?
Nutube operates using less than 2% of the power required by conventional vacuum tubes. - Can Nutube be powered by batteries?
Yes, its dramatically reduced power consumption makes it easy to power the unit on batteries. - Where is Nutube produced?
Nutube production is carried out at Noritake Itron's Japanese production facility. - Does Nutube maintain the harmonic characteristics of vacuum tubes?
Yes, Nutube operates as a complete triode and generates the same rich harmonics distinctive of conventional vacuum tubes.
