Friday, 13 February 2026

Weather and Windspeed


                                                                            
Beauford         m/s             knopen         km/uur
0 = wind stil 0.0 - 0.2 0 0
1 = zwak 0.3 - 1.5 1 - 3 1 - 5 
2 = zwak 1.6 - 3.3 4 - 6 6 - 11
3 = matig 3.4 - 5.4 7 - 10 12 - 19
4 = matig 5.5 - 7.9 11 - 16 20 - 28
5 = vrij krachtig 8.0 - 10.7 17 - 21 29 - 38
6 = krachtig 10.8 - 13.8 22 - 27 39 - 49 
7 = hard 13.9 - 17.1 28 - 33 50 - 61
8 = stormachtig 17.2 - 20.7 34 - 40 62 - 74
9 = storm 20.8 - 24.4 41 - 47 75 - 88
10 = zware storm 24.5 - 28.4 48 - 55 89 - 102
11 = zeer zware storm    28.5 - 32.6        56 - 63  103 - 117
12 = orkaan    >32.6   >63    >117





     Windspeed:  Windfinder , WindGURU ,  YR.no (Utr) , Wetter-online
                          Meteo-parapente , RASP , Mevoli , Soarfinder
     Weather NL: Buienradar , KNMI , Weerplaza , Weeronline
     Clouds:         Wolkenatlas , Bommeltje
     Traffic:           ANWB



"just hangin' around and playin' naughty games"
 Jean-Baptiste Chandelier



Thursday, 12 February 2026

Acoustic Guitar Amplifier: YAMAHA THR5A

Specifications:
  • Compact acoustic guitar amplifier for use with electric-acoustic guitars and silent guitars, focused on the acoustic characteristics of small spaces
  • Mic simulatie models: condenser, dynamic, tube, nylon and clean
  • Various effects including chorus, flanger, tremolo and reverb
  • Tap Tempo function to easily set delay time
  • Extended Stereo Technology for wide and spatial sound reproduction
  • 10W output power (5W + 5W)
  • Built-in chromatic tuner
  • 3.5 mm connection for playing music from a smartphone
  • USB connection for computer playback
  • Golden casing and artificial tube lighting
  • Power: via AA batteries (8x) or included power adapter
  • Including Cubase AI software for recording and editing music
  • Dimensions: 271 x 120 x 167 mm (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2 kg
  • Price: €228  Bax Music

Pros and cons
Precision microphone modeling and VCM technology to make your guitar sound authentically mic’d.
Compact and can be used with either batteries or mains power for play anytime, anywhere.
High ease of use due to solid rotary knobs and accessible operating structure.
Easily connect to external devices and computers plus included Cubase AI recording software.
Extended Stereo Technology provides wide and detailed sound reproduction.

General
The Yamaha THR5A acoustic guitar amplifier makes your electric-acoustic guitar sound like never before. The comprehensive THR5A is specifically designed for off-stage guitar sessions. Whether you're warming up backstage or performing a solo in your living room, this Yamaha guitar amplifier sounds like a dream. The manufacturer has designed this amplifier's sound palette with exceptional attention to detail. Thanks to the use of precision microphone models, it sounds as if your electric-acoustic guitar or Yamaha Silent Guitar is being amplified through a microphone setup of your choice. And you can play wherever and whenever you want, as it's powered by batteries or AC power.


VCM technology and connections of the THR5A
You can easily customize the sound of the Yamaha THR5A guitar amplifier. The precise, solid-state knobs and user-friendly interface allow you to quickly find the desired settings. Furthermore, Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology delivers highly authentic sounds with beautiful microphone simulations and various effects. The user-friendliness is further enhanced by a USB and 3.5 mm jack connection, allowing you to easily connect the Yamaha THR5A to MP3 players and computers. The THR5A's attractive gold finish is based on the design of Yamaha's renowned AG Stomp effects processor. The THR5A's microphone simulation techniques are based on the technology used in the AG Stomp.


Extended Stereo Technology
And Yamaha has incorporated even more remarkable technology. With Extended Stereo Technology, the THR5A delivers a remarkably wide and spacious soundstage. Every subtle detail is reproduced in perfect form, and no sound escapes the attention. Using the included Cubase AI software package, you can quickly record your guitar playing on your computer. With various editing options, you can easily add the finishing touches. And because aesthetics matter, there's even built-in artificial tube lighting with an orange glow for an authentic look.