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8. Appendix: ddrum Acoustic Triggers ddrum4 SE V1.5x

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The ddrum Acoustic Triggers should be mounted on acoustic drums. They can be used with ordinary

drum heads as well as with mesh heads. When used together with the ddrum4 SE module you’ll get the

same great dynamic response as with ddrum4 Pads. The ddrum Acoustic Triggers come in three different

models: the Tom Trigger, the Kick Trigger and the Snare Trigger.

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This one should be fastened to your tom tom hoops. If you have drums with rims mounted you will find

the area to mount the Trigger to be more restricted, but there is still plenty of space for it. If you find that

the Triggers are in your way, try to change the angle of your tom tom holder. If you are using a rack sys-

tem type of stand you will find you get a lot of different options on the placement of your toms and trig-

gers. The Triggers use an industry standard XLR output connector. Use a ddrum pad cable or similar to

connect it to the ddrum4 SE module. The pin configuration is as follows: pin 2 is hot (signal), ground

on pin 1. All tom tom sounds can be found on Channels 4, 5 and 6 in the factory kits. We recommend

you to use these inputs for your Tom Tom Triggers. The highest pitched tom is usually located on Chan-

nel 4 in a ddrum4 SE module.

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Fits all types of standard bass drums hoops. The Kick Trigger comes with an extra rubber part. Mount

the rubber if you have a bass drum hoop that is made out of metal. Most of the metal hoops have a pit

on the drumhead side. Put the rubber part in this pit. This will prevent the lower part of the Kick Trigger

to slip. Make sure that the transducer isn’t pressing on the shell edge.

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The ddrum Snare Trigger is a special double microphone Trigger. Use an XLR cable split into two mono

jack connectors to connect to your ddrum4 SE module. Pin 2 on the XLR is the signal from the drum-

head microphone, pin 3 is the signal from the rim microphone and pin 1 is ground. On the ddrum4 SE

module the snare sounds can be found on channel 2 and the rim sounds on channel 3.

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Mount the triggers on you drums. Press softly downwards towards the drumhead and tighten the screws

that locks the Tom and Snare Triggers to the hoops. Make sure the screws are firmly tightened but not