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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Visu-lite Cymbals?

From: Phil a <nuipb@...>
Date: 2013-06-04

I'm interested too !


On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 5:25 AM, Nick Zampiello <newallianceeast@...>wrote:

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> Is there a chart that shows the volt / impedance differences between the
> different Simmons SDS pads?
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> From: simmonssds7fan <ptmetcalf@...>
> To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, June 3, 2013 11:58 AM
> Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Visu-lite Cymbals?
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> Ok, I'm following you now.
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> So not only would this work with my SDS9 pads, but also the Pintech pads,
> correct?
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> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Buchner"
> <buchnerelectronics@...> wrote:
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> > If you take a resistor with 0 Ohms, yes, indeed, that would be a
> shortcut. But I was recommending 1k meaning 1000 Ohms. :-)
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: simmonssds7fan
> > To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 3:56 PM
> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Visu-lite Cymbals?
> >
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> > 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:
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > Von meinem iPhone gesendet
> > >
> > > Am 02.06.2013 um 19:16 schrieb "simmonssds7fan" <ptmetcalf@>:
> > >
> > > > Ok, that sounds like something I could easily add to the cables for
> the cymbal triggers.
> > > >
> > > > 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....)
> > > >
> > > > --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Buchner"
> <buchnerelectronics@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > >
> > > > > Happy weekend, hexheads!
> > > > >
> > > > > Michael
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: simmonssds7fan
> > > > > To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 8:37 PM
> > > > > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Visu-lite Cymbals?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.....
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Mark <airflamesred@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If it is too hot then it can be cooled, Personally, i would be
> cautious
> > > > > > for that sort of outlay.
> > > > > > On Jun 1, 2013 4:42 PM, "simmonssds7fan" <ptmetcalf@> wrote:
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