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ACME Nightingale Call
Price:
€40.13
ACME Nightingale Call - Rossignol
This brass and plastic birdcall whistle produces the liquid trills and melodic phrases characteristic of the nightingale's song. Water transforms the mechanism into an acoustic device that mimics the bird's natural vocalisations without electronic amplification or recording playback.
How it works
The whistle functions by drawing air through a small chamber containing water. Pour approximately 8 ml of water into the filling hole using a syringe, and the passage of breath through the water creates the warbling, cascading sounds associated with nightingale song. The tone and character shift with variations in breath pressure and the amount of water present, allowing a range of trill patterns and sustained melodic phrases.
When not in use, the filling hole seals watertight, protecting the mechanism and preventing spillage. This design permits extended storage without risk of corrosion or evaporation loss.
Applications
The whistle serves ornithologists conducting field surveys, sound designers working in theatre and film production, and naturalists teaching bird identification. Its appeal lies in producing authentic avian vocalisations through manual control rather than pre-recorded or synthesised sound. Success depends on practise and breath control; mastering the pressure and rhythm needed to generate recognisable nightingale phrases requires repeated experimentation.
Construction and materials
Brass and plastic construction provides durability and straightforward maintenance. The materials withstand repeated filling and emptying cycles and resist corrosion from prolonged water contact. The compact form and modest weight make it portable for field use or stage work.
What's included
- ACME Nightingale Call birdcall whistle
The nightingale's song has held symbolic weight in European music and poetry for centuries; this whistle offers a direct, mechanical path to imitating one of nature's most celebrated vocalists.
Price:
€40.13
ACME Nightingale Call — A bird call by Acme to reproduce the complex song of the nightingale. Filled with a small amount of water, it produces the characteristic liquid trills and melodic phrases that have made the nightingale a symbol of natural music across European tradition. The brass and plastic construction houses a simple but effective mechanism: air passing through water creates authentic bird-call tones, from delicate chirps to sustained warbling. Used by ornithologists, sound designers, theatre productions, and nature educators to capture genuine avian sounds without electronic processing. Requires only water and breath control to master. A traditional call that connects you directly to centuries of European bird-lore and the nightingale's legendary voice.
| Origin | Great Britain |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,05 kg |
| Dimensions | 8,5 × 4,0 × 4,0 cm |
| Materials | Brass - Plastic |
| Species | Nightingale |
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ACME Nightingale Call
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
ACME Nightingale Call - Rossignol
This brass and plastic birdcall whistle produces the liquid trills and melodic phrases characteristic of the nightingale's song. Water transforms the mechanism into an acoustic device that mimics the bird's natural vocalisations without electronic amplification or recording playback.
How it works
The whistle functions by drawing air through a small chamber containing water. Pour approximately 8 ml of water into the filling hole using a syringe, and the passage of breath through the water creates the warbling, cascading sounds associated with nightingale song. The tone and character shift with variations in breath pressure and the amount of water present, allowing a range of trill patterns and sustained melodic phrases.
When not in use, the filling hole seals watertight, protecting the mechanism and preventing spillage. This design permits extended storage without risk of corrosion or evaporation loss.
Applications
The whistle serves ornithologists conducting field surveys, sound designers working in theatre and film production, and naturalists teaching bird identification. Its appeal lies in producing authentic avian vocalisations through manual control rather than pre-recorded or synthesised sound. Success depends on practise and breath control; mastering the pressure and rhythm needed to generate recognisable nightingale phrases requires repeated experimentation.
Construction and materials
Brass and plastic construction provides durability and straightforward maintenance. The materials withstand repeated filling and emptying cycles and resist corrosion from prolonged water contact. The compact form and modest weight make it portable for field use or stage work.
What's included
- ACME Nightingale Call birdcall whistle
The nightingale's song has held symbolic weight in European music and poetry for centuries; this whistle offers a direct, mechanical path to imitating one of nature's most celebrated vocalists.
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