If you take a resistor with 0 Ohms, yes, indeed, that would be a shortcut. But I was recommending 1k meaning 1000 Ohms. :-)
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From: simmonssds7fan
To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 3:56 PM
Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Visu-lite Cymbals?
Solder the resistor between the tip and sleeve connections? Wouldn't that cause a dead short? Can you clarify this and correct me if I'm wrong?
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Michael Buchner <buchnerelectronics@...> wrote:
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> Try a 1k, solder it into the jack between tip and sleeve. I also use SDS9 pads, but I soldered the 1k into the brain.
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> Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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> Am 02.06.2013 um 19:16 schrieb "simmonssds7fan" <ptmetcalf@...>:
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> > Ok, that sounds like something I could easily add to the cables for the cymbal triggers.
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> > However, it also sounds like my SDS-9 pads are "too hot" as-is for my SDS-7.....is this correct as well? I do not recall a resistor wired to the 1/4" phono jacks on these. (I'm currently using commonly available 1/4" phono to XLR conversion cables to be able to use the pads with the SDS-7. No "crunch-crunch" noises and they seem to be ok, but....)
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> > --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Buchner" <buchnerelectronics@> wrote:
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> > > To "cool" the output of a pad is the best expression I ever heared, really. This is done normally by a resistor in parallel of the piezo. For SDSV and SDS7 add 1k, this is a good value. Or do it with a pot for testing first.
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> > > Many of the pad users think, if the pad has a too high output, one can lower the sensitivity pot on the brain and that's it. But this is only half of the truth. If you play an SDSV or an SDS7 for example with a "too hot" pad and lowered sens, you quickly realise, that the dynamic range is poor. Or, better description: your playing style from soft to hard will not be expressed in the right way.
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> > > This happens, if you try to play one of the old Simmons brains (not SDS9 or SDS1000) with new pads like Roland and Yamaha. With the visulites I have no experience, but I think, it is the same.
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> > > Vice versa, the SDSV and 7 pads (with the internal resistor) are too weak for a modern brain. So, if you want to have the sexy look of a hex on stage, you have to cut the resistor out. It is fitted on the back of the pads XLR.
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> > > Now, I hear the question: One day I need the pad for SDSV, the next day for a Roland. You can cut the resistor out and solder it into the SDSV brain. Or you solder it into a cable used only for the SDSV.
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> > > Note: To calm the output down, Dynacord used a 22nF capacitor in parallel of the piezo. This was cool, too. If your SDSV kickpad is producing "krnnch, krnnch" istead of "click, click", try this out.
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> > > Happy weekend, hexheads!
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> > > Michael
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> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: simmonssds7fan
> > > To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 8:37 PM
> > > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Visu-lite Cymbals?
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> > > How would one "cool" the output signal if it is too "hot"? I'm assuming it would be best if I contact Pintech and ask questions then before attempting this.....
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> > > --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Mark <airflamesred@> wrote:
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> > > > If it is too hot then it can be cooled, Personally, i would be cautious
> > > > for that sort of outlay.
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