External Triggering: Chapter 6
LARGE TOMS 14"-18"
In most cases shell mounting will work the best. However, you might experiment with head mounting and find great results.
➀Firmly mount the trigger to the shell so that it is approximately one inch from the batter rim.
➁Placement of the trigger should be near the side you sit, within a lug or two of where your stick would hit if you played a rimshot.
➂Use a mid to high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment.
Note: In most cases when shell mounting triggers, internal permanent mounting will provide the best results. This permanent form of mounting allows the trigger to be more firmly attached to the shell, which tends to improve the performance. However, when using this technique it is usually necessary to install an audio jack into the drum shell to connect the audio cable to the trigger.
MUFFLING
Another important part of triggering from acoustic drums is the degree of muffling you apply to your drums. The amount a head vibrates when it is struck is what causes most of the problems related to triggering from an acoustic drum. Often most drummers don't want to put a lot of tape or muffling on their heads, but the degree of improvement it makes may be well worth at least a little sacrifice. A slight amount of muffling can make a huge improvement in any triggering unit’s ability to properly track your playing.
MOUNTING HARDWARE AND CONFIGURATION
The quality and sturdiness of your hardware will make a big difference in eliminating potential problems. When you use unsteady hardware, it is an open invitation to crosstalk problems. Toms that are mounted on the bass drum, and drums which share a stand with other instruments such as cymbals, are areas where you should be sure your hardware and mountings are solid and sturdy. Always check to be certain that none of your stands or drums are leaning up against, or touching any other drums or piece of hardware. To sum it up, the more
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