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Hi all,

Some time ago I was fortunate enough to acquire an SDSV kit and am
finally getting a chance to piece it together.

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding making the kick drum a little
more secure and stable? The legs do tighten but not as snug as I would
have hoped for.

Also, included in this rig were the following items ... 2 small remote
control boxes with IMP from Whirlwind Music and a small control that
looks like a bell and has the word SYNTH on it with a standard stereo
cable ... I have no idea what these are used for. I have a hi-hat
module and received the pedal if that helps.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Best,
Mark

Mark Lemon skrev 2011-08-18 14:11:

> Some time ago I was fortunate enough to acquire an SDSV kit and am
> finally getting a chance to piece it together.

Congratulations!

> Does anyone have any suggestions regarding making the kick drum a little
> more secure and stable? The legs do tighten but not as snug as I would
> have hoped for.

I have all my tom pads mounted on a quite simple drum frame. I've angled
the legs of the frame in such a way that the spikes on the bass legs
rest towards the rubber feet of the frame (does this make any sense at
all?). Since the entire combo is in a room with wooden floor I've placed
vinyl records under the feet so no risk of spike wounds. Same goes for
the hihat pedal etc.

> Also, included in this rig were the following items ... 2 small remote
> control boxes with IMP from Whirlwind Music and a small control that
> looks like a bell and has the word SYNTH on it with a standard stereo
> cable ... I have no idea what these are used for. I have a hi-hat
> module and received the pedal if that helps.

A direct box?
http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-Imp-Transformer-Direct-Box/dp/B0002DUQ72
If so it's used to make a line signal into an XLR signal in live
applications. Good stuff to have around if you're going to gig. Odd
though, 'cause the SDS-V can be used without these AFAIK...

Is the bell thing complete with electronics or just a trigger? Any
possibility to upload a picture somewhere. Sounds interesting.

Good with hihat and pedal! :D

> Thanks in advance for your help.

I hope I did. :)

--
electronically yours, jesper

- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se

The Imp boxes are direct boxes for sending to the main P.A. System during live performance or for recording....connect them to the main outs of the SDSV if it has stereo mix outs....can't remember if it does.
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Mark Lemon" <humanbeatbox7728@...>
Sender: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:11:46
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions


Hi all,

Some time ago I was fortunate enough to acquire an SDSV kit and am
finally getting a chance to piece it together.

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding making the kick drum a little
more secure and stable? The legs do tighten but not as snug as I would
have hoped for.

Also, included in this rig were the following items ... 2 small remote
control boxes with IMP from Whirlwind Music and a small control that
looks like a bell and has the word SYNTH on it with a standard stereo
cable ... I have no idea what these are used for. I have a hi-hat
module and received the pedal if that helps.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Best,
Mark





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You are right about SDSV being used without the IMP direct boxes....but they are good to have because you can apply them to individual channel outs and lift the ground where needed if needed. The SDSV main out don't give you this option.
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-----Original Message-----
From: jesper <jesper@...>
Sender: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:37:03
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

Mark Lemon skrev 2011-08-18 14:11:

> Some time ago I was fortunate enough to acquire an SDSV kit and am
> finally getting a chance to piece it together.

Congratulations!

> Does anyone have any suggestions regarding making the kick drum a little
> more secure and stable? The legs do tighten but not as snug as I would
> have hoped for.

I have all my tom pads mounted on a quite simple drum frame. I've angled
the legs of the frame in such a way that the spikes on the bass legs
rest towards the rubber feet of the frame (does this make any sense at
all?). Since the entire combo is in a room with wooden floor I've placed
vinyl records under the feet so no risk of spike wounds. Same goes for
the hihat pedal etc.

> Also, included in this rig were the following items ... 2 small remote
> control boxes with IMP from Whirlwind Music and a small control that
> looks like a bell and has the word SYNTH on it with a standard stereo
> cable ... I have no idea what these are used for. I have a hi-hat
> module and received the pedal if that helps.

A direct box?
http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-Imp-Transformer-Direct-Box/dp/B0002DUQ72
If so it's used to make a line signal into an XLR signal in live
applications. Good stuff to have around if you're going to gig. Odd
though, 'cause the SDS-V can be used without these AFAIK...

Is the bell thing complete with electronics or just a trigger? Any
possibility to upload a picture somewhere. Sounds interesting.

Good with hihat and pedal! :D

> Thanks in advance for your help.

I hope I did. :)

--
electronically yours, jesper

- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se


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Ground lift can always be done with a nipper. ;)

Also, remember to remove the resistors at the outputs if you want more
power and "oumph!" from the machine. This is highly recommended if you
plan to use it at home mostly. It sure brought new life to my recordings.

--
electronically yours, jesper

- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se


atmospherics4@... skrev 2011-08-18 14:46:

> You are right about SDSV being used without the IMP direct boxes....but
> they are good to have because you can apply them to individual channel
> outs and lift the ground where needed if needed. The SDSV main out don't
> give you this option.
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jesper <jesper@...
> <mailto:jesper%40electronic-obsession.se>>
> Sender: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:37:03
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions
>
> Mark Lemon skrev 2011-08-18 14:11:
> > Some time ago I was fortunate enough to acquire an SDSV kit and am
> > finally getting a chance to piece it together.
>
> Congratulations!
>
> > Does anyone have any suggestions regarding making the kick drum a little
> > more secure and stable? The legs do tighten but not as snug as I would
> > have hoped for.
>
> I have all my tom pads mounted on a quite simple drum frame. I've angled
> the legs of the frame in such a way that the spikes on the bass legs
> rest towards the rubber feet of the frame (does this make any sense at
> all?). Since the entire combo is in a room with wooden floor I've placed
> vinyl records under the feet so no risk of spike wounds. Same goes for
> the hihat pedal etc.
>
> > Also, included in this rig were the following items ... 2 small remote
> > control boxes with IMP from Whirlwind Music and a small control that
> > looks like a bell and has the word SYNTH on it with a standard stereo
> > cable ... I have no idea what these are used for. I have a hi-hat
> > module and received the pedal if that helps.
>
> A direct box?
> http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-Imp-Transformer-Direct-Box/dp/B0002DUQ72
> If so it's used to make a line signal into an XLR signal in live
> applications. Good stuff to have around if you're going to gig. Odd
> though, 'cause the SDS-V can be used without these AFAIK...
>
> Is the bell thing complete with electronics or just a trigger? Any
> possibility to upload a picture somewhere. Sounds interesting.
>
> Good with hihat and pedal! :D
>
> > Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> I hope I did. :)
>
> --
> electronically yours, jesper
>
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
>

I prefer a box or switch installed for the lift so you can have flexibility....it seems every stage is different and you never know what you are walking into.
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-----Original Message-----
From: jesper <jesper@...>
Sender: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:23:27
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

Ground lift can always be done with a nipper. ;)

Also, remember to remove the resistors at the outputs if you want more
power and "oumph!" from the machine. This is highly recommended if you
plan to use it at home mostly. It sure brought new life to my recordings.

--
electronically yours, jesper

- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se


atmospherics4@... skrev 2011-08-18 14:46:

> You are right about SDSV being used without the IMP direct boxes....but
> they are good to have because you can apply them to individual channel
> outs and lift the ground where needed if needed. The SDSV main out don't
> give you this option.
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jesper <jesper@...
> <mailto:jesper%40electronic-obsession.se>>
> Sender: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:37:03
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions
>
> Mark Lemon skrev 2011-08-18 14:11:
> > Some time ago I was fortunate enough to acquire an SDSV kit and am
> > finally getting a chance to piece it together.
>
> Congratulations!
>
> > Does anyone have any suggestions regarding making the kick drum a little
> > more secure and stable? The legs do tighten but not as snug as I would
> > have hoped for.
>
> I have all my tom pads mounted on a quite simple drum frame. I've angled
> the legs of the frame in such a way that the spikes on the bass legs
> rest towards the rubber feet of the frame (does this make any sense at
> all?). Since the entire combo is in a room with wooden floor I've placed
> vinyl records under the feet so no risk of spike wounds. Same goes for
> the hihat pedal etc.
>
> > Also, included in this rig were the following items ... 2 small remote
> > control boxes with IMP from Whirlwind Music and a small control that
> > looks like a bell and has the word SYNTH on it with a standard stereo
> > cable ... I have no idea what these are used for. I have a hi-hat
> > module and received the pedal if that helps.
>
> A direct box?
> http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-Imp-Transformer-Direct-Box/dp/B0002DUQ72
> If so it's used to make a line signal into an XLR signal in live
> applications. Good stuff to have around if you're going to gig. Odd
> though, 'cause the SDS-V can be used without these AFAIK...
>
> Is the bell thing complete with electronics or just a trigger? Any
> possibility to upload a picture somewhere. Sounds interesting.
>
> Good with hihat and pedal! :D
>
> > Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> I hope I did. :)
>
> --
> electronically yours, jesper
>
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
>

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atmospherics4@... skrev 2011-08-18 16:25:

> I prefer a box or switch installed for the lift so you can have
> flexibility....it seems every stage is different and you never know what
> you are walking into.

Certainly, the nipper comment was a joke!

--
electronically yours, jesper

- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se

I'm a bit slow about these matters.....never know when others are joking.
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-----Original Message-----
From: jesper <jesper@...>
Sender: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:46:31
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

atmospherics4@... skrev 2011-08-18 16:25:

> I prefer a box or switch installed for the lift so you can have
> flexibility....it seems every stage is different and you never know what
> you are walking into.

Certainly, the nipper comment was a joke!

--
electronically yours, jesper

- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se



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