Mute-only portion of the Silent Brass system. An excellent practice mute on its own, without the electronic gadgetry. This plastic bodied mute favors ease of blowing over sound suppression, but still remains one of the most in-tune and smooth practice mutes on the market. Can be used with any Yamaha Silent Brass or Silent Studio module. Weighs 5.6 ounces (0.16 kg).
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The Yamaha Silent Brass System allows the performer to play their instrument without disturbing those around them. The system includes a set of mini-headphones, a practice mute (redesigned for 2014), and a Personal Studio amplifier module (also redesigned for 2014). The player plugs the mute and the headphones into the module and then plays. A microphone in the mute picks up the player's own sound and sends it to the amplifier where it is "filled in" and sent to the headphones. This third generat...