How can I adjust the airflow on the ClariMate?

The ClariMate was designed with flexibility in mind. Clarinetists use a wide range of mouthpiece and reed combinations, resulting in different levels of air resistance which greatly affects the player’s breath control and playing experience. To provide you with something that most resembles your setup, ClariMate comes with three plugs that can be inserted into the breath tube to change the air resistance, and a Breath Sensitivity dial that affects the breath response (see Reed and Breath Controls tab in the ClariMate Application chapter for more information on the Breath Sensitivity dial).

The way that you combine these two variables will be a result of your personal preference and may require some fine tuning. Here are some settings that might help you get started:

For a free-blowing, responsive setup, try:

Plug: None

Breath Sensitivity: 100

For a responsive setup with more air resistance, try:

Plug: D2

Breath Sensitivity: 100

For a free blowing setup that requires you to use a lot of air, try:

Plug: None

Breath Sensitivity: 50

For a setup that requires a lot of air while offering a lot of air resistance, try:

Plug: D2

Breath Sensitivity: 50