Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

I had an American SDS8 (115v??) converted to use in Australia (240v), 
so converted the opposite of your SDSV. My tech guy modified the 
existing transformer, works great, we use it at live gigs. Beautiful.

Ken.

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "WT" <waveterm@...> wrote:
>
> Jim, did you buy it in Europe or did you buy it from someone in the 
states ?
> 
> Before getting a converter I strongly suggest that you verify the 
output 
> from the mains transformer.
> 
> This is very dangerous so if you are not 100% sure how to do it, 
don?t !!!
> 
> I accept no responsibility for any problems caused by your part.
> 
> * Switch off and disconnect the SDS-V from the poweroutlet
> * Open the SDS-V and locate the transformer
> * Disconnect the secondary winding leads going from the transformer 
to the 
> mixer PCB. Make sure they don?t short out each other
>    or touch any metal
> * Re-Connect the power source ( 120V ) and switch on the SDS-V
> * Measure the AC voltage between the two leads
> 
> Tell us what value you are getting.
> 
> It could be that your SDS-V has a transformer made for 220/240V 
installed. 
> Hence the low readings from the 15VDC lines.
> 
> Or it could be that one voicecard is pulling the 15VDC down to 
roughly 5VDC. 
> This can be checked by removing all voicecards from the frame.
> 
> WT
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Berk Aarts" <B.E.R.K@...>
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 10:42 AM
> Subject: Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV Issues
> 
> 
> > See if I get this correct: You are in the USA where 110 V is the 
mains 
> > standard?
> > You have a English piece off gear where the mains is 220 V? Am I 
correct??
> > If oyu don't put a powerturner in between, that is not gonna work 
(imo)
> > Do you have the scematics, so you are sure you're measuring 5 
where it 
> > should
> > be 15Volt?
> > Berk
> >
> >
> >
> >>-- Oorspronkelijk bericht --
> >>To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> >>From: "jimstew37" <jimstew37@...>
> >>Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:33:07 -0000
> >>Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV Issues
> >>Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> >>
> >>
> >>Hello, all:
> >>
> >>Thanks for your comments! I have visited simmonsmuseum.com many 
times,
> >>and downloaded several manuals. Extremely helpful site! I'm sure 
I'll
> >>contact Wolfgang before long.
> >>
> >>At any rate, I've opened up my SDSV many times in the two weeks 
I've
> >>had it, and I think I know where these internal "knobs" are, I 
just
> >>don't know which adjusts what function. I agree, though, that 
channel
> >>2 is the most useful, simply because adjusting chnl 3 & 4 is kind 
of a
> >>pain, and "factory" sounds rarely are much good.
> >>
> >>I'm pretty convinced that the problem is the power supply, since 
this
> >>unit was apparently not for export to the US. The reason I think 
this
> >>is the issue is because I checked the voltage in a few of the 
slots
> >>where the individual modules are fitted. It should be 15 vdc, but 
what
> >>I'm getting is around 5vdc. If the power transformer is wound for
> >>240vac at the primary, and, when it sees 115vac instead, the 
secondary
> >>would end up putting out less than 15 v.
> >>
> >>Anyway, Patrice, what compressor do you suggest using? I think 
that
> >>would be a great way to give this a little more punch when I get 
it
> >>going. I'm primarily a guitarist, but I don't usually use much
> >>compression - just whatever is in my effects processor, so I don't
> >>know whether that would be effective here.
> >>
> >>Thanks again!
> >>
> >>Jim Stewart
> >>
> >>--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Patrice Jacquot
> >><Jacquot.Patrice@> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi Jim,
> >>>
> >>> Welcome to the lucky owners club !
> >>>
> >>> just a few words about the V ...
> >>> Yes the factory sounds are not "unforgetable", & can be very
> >>> disapointing. I personnaly never play them...especially the 
snare...
> >>> they don't have the same level at all compared to my other 
settings.
> >>> You might have a problem as well, on some componants too...but 
before
> >
> >>
> >>> that you can check by yourself
> >>>
> >>> You need to know that these factory sounds can be set on the 
channel
> >
> >>> card itself (& inside...yep... you need to open it).
> >>> so it can become a fourth real memory instead of the one you 
avoid all
> >>
> >>> the time ... ;- )
> >>> I've been too lazy to do it myself...
> >>>
> >>> Anyway congratulations !
> >>> It's not easy to find one anymore now...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hmmm.... just a personnal taste ; I personnaly recommend a good
> >>> compressor on it ...
> >>>
> >>> Have fun & let us know how you go ahead with it ...
> >>>
> >>> Have a nice day !
> >>> Patrice.
> >>>
> >>> PS ; to me all the tom channels are the same ...it will become 
L or R
> >
> >>
> >>> on your mixer ...if you're using a premix ...which is better 
really....
> >>
> >>
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