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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Mk1 pad output levels

From: jesper <jesper@...>
Date: 2009-10-26

Have you tried switching pads around? It may sound obvious but isn't all
clear in your post.

I e, plug a working tom into the mid tom input of the brain. That should
give you a hint of what's wrong.

If that works, it's the pad. If it doesn't there is some issue with the
brain.


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windsurfinsusie skrev:
>
>
> Is there a noticeable difference in output levels of different versions
> of hex pads?
>
> I have an SDS1000m which works great with some home made pads with piezo
> pickups on a single stand practice kit, but because they are all
> connected to the same stand I get crosstalk. I bought a couple of old
> Simmons pads, in the hope the crosstalk might be less, but they have
> trouble triggering the mid tom. My diy pad is fine on the mid tom.
>
> I'm considering buying a complete set of mk1 pads and stands, but is it
> possible I might get the same mid tom issue? Was the SDS1000m designed
> for later pads with possibly higher output levels?
>
> It's possible there's a fault with the SDS1000m but it seems fine when
> used with my DIY pads.
>
> Also, do I need to worry about how hard the mk1s are? This is just going
> to be for studio use, so it won't get a huge amount of bashing. I heard
> that a lot of drummers got stress fractures from the old pads.
>
> Cheers
> Susie