Alesis DM5 manual If you play with a fairly tight batter head, try this, For head mounting

Chapter 6: External Triggering

BASS DRUM

➀Mount the trigger directly on the impact head.

➁Place the trigger approximately 2-4 inches in from the rim, and level with the beater.

➂Slightly reduce the sensitivity of the trigger if it has an adjustment.

SNARE DRUM

If you play with a fairly tight batter head, try this:

➀Mount the trigger on the batter head.

➁Place the trigger approximately one inch from the rim, on the opposite side of the drum from the player.

➂Slightly reduce the sensitivity of the trigger if it has an adjustment.

If you play with a looser head, try this:

➀Firmly mount the trigger to the shell approximately one-half inch from the batter rim.

➁Placement of the trigger should be on the players side of the drum, within a lug or two of where the stick would hit if you played a rimshot.

➂Use a high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment.

SMALL TOMS 8"-13"

With smaller toms it is possible to get proper tracking using either head or shell mounting. You will need to experiment with both to determine which will work best in your situation.

For head mounting:

➀Mount the trigger so that it is within one and one-half inch from the batter rim.

➁Placement of the trigger should be on the players side of the drum, within a lug or two of where the stick would hit if you played a rimshot. (In some cases the opposite side of the drum, directly across from the player may work well).

➂Slightly reduce the sensitivity of the trigger if it has an adjustment.

For shell mounting:

➀Firmly mount the trigger to the shell so that it is approximately one inch from the batter rim.

➁Placement of the trigger should be on the players side of the drum, within a lug or two of where the stick would hit if you played a rimshot.

➂Use a mid to high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment.

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