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

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

windsurfinsusie skrev:
> I'll check tonight, but I think both Simmons pads were the same on the
> mid tom. My original conclusion was that the Simmons pads had a lower
> output than my DIY pads, and that the mid tom wasn't as sensitive as the
> other 2 toms. The mid tom did sound, but just not very loud.
>
> I wondered if whatever pads were sold with the SDS1000 had a higher
> output. The danger of me buying a mk1 kit is that I'll still have a
> barely audible mid tom. Maybe I should hold on for later pads.
>
> I wonder how old my pads are though. They have a (mono?) jack socket.
> I've seen pads with XLR outputs. Are the XLR pads early or late models?

XLR and metal rims + shiny plastic surface are the first.
Let us know about the rest and we'll sort it out. :D

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electronically yours, jesper

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