Operator`s manual

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Alesis DM8 drum module! The DM8 includes lots of high-fidelity drum, percussion, and accompaniment
sounds giving you the sonic realism of acoustic drums but with the convenience and flexibility of electronic drums.
This manual details all the DM8 module's features. If you want to learn fast so you can dive right into playing, refer to the
included Quickstart Guide. Or, for a brief overview of the module's features, see the BASICS chapter. Of course, we also
recommend reading through this manual so you can take full advantage of all the amazing functions of the DM8.
Happy drumming!
The Alesis Team
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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Headphones, iPod*, keyboard, amp, and computer not included.
* iTunes and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
• Connect the 1/4" cables of your kit's cable snake to the drum pads and cymbal pads of your kit. Each cable is labeled
with its proper trigger.
• If you have additional drum pads, cymbal pads, or other triggers, you can use standard 1/4" cables to connect them to
the "RIDE 2/PERC1" or "PERC2" TRIGGER INPUTS on the module's rear panel. Dual-zone pads or cymbals (e.g., a
drum with head and rim triggers or a cymbal that can produce bow and bell sounds) will require TRS cables to trigger
both zones.
• Plug 1/4” TRS cables from the MAIN OUT to an amplifier, mixer, or speaker system. (For mono sound, connect a cable
to the Left output.)
• You can connect a set of 1/4” TRS headphones to the PHONES output.
• You can connect another audio device to the AUX IN using a standard 1/8" stereo cable.
IMPORTANT:
• Always turn down your volume level(s) to zero before plugging or unplugging your cables from your triggers or the
module.
• The DM8 module may be affected by static electricity. If this occurs, simply turn the module off and wait at least a
few seconds before turning it on again.
Refer to your electronic drum kit's assembly manual for more information on connecting it to the DM
8
module.
POWER
COMPUTER
HOUSE AMP
DRUM KIT
MIDI KEYBOARD
WARNING
:
Use only the
included Alesis power supply
with the DM8 module.
HEADPHONES iPod*