User manual FISHMAN PURPLE MICRODOT DRUM TRIGGER

[. . . ] The FISHMAN Purple Microdot is designed to deliver consistent and accurate triggering of drum signals from acoustic drums to electronic interfaces. The purpose of a trigger mounted directly to the drum head is to dispatch a signal, without delay, directly from its source. may affect the overall performance of your trigger system. [. . . ] Don't put it where it will pick up vibrations from drums other than the one it is on. 2 User Guide · · Don't put it where a stand or clamp may touch either the trigger or the wire. Don't put it in such a position that your stick can get underneath the cord and separate the cable from the trigger. Wrap excess cable wire around the nearest lug. Do put it where it will pick up the most vibrations directly from the head; locate the most sensitive spot. tive jack holder if you have a custom paint job or the surface of the drum is sensitive to adhesive. For Internal Drum Mounting You will find that the Purple Microdot will fit through most round vent holes. You may wish to experiment for best results. If you wish to custom mount the jack in the drum, use a female 1/4" panel jack (commonly used as a guitar jack) which will fit through the shell and sit flush against the drum; the same applies to an XLR type jack for internal mounting. · Be aware of the location of your cable or snake when wiring up the whole drum kit. This may be a factor in the trigger placement. Try to keep wires out of harm's way. Placing the PURPLE MICRODOT directly on the rim may be an option; results may vary. Changing Heads When you change heads you must carefully remove the trigger. Do not pull the cable, try to get underneath it - a guitar pick works well. In some cases you should clean the brass portion of the trigger with alcohol before you re-apply it to the new head. Make note as to the trigger location on the old head so that the location remains the same on the replacement head; this cuts down on the readjustment time. Save the extra double-sided adhesive, because when you change heads you also change adhesive. III - SUGGESTED SET-UP AND SHAKEDOWN OF ELECTRONIC DRUM MODULES A Work with one drum at a time (start with snare drum to get a feel for the process). B Test combinations like kick drum and snare drum or rack toms #1 & #2, etc. Make sure only the drum being hit triggers, and adjust the interface to prevent interaction and false triggering. [. . . ] Call FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS at 978-988-9199 for a Return Authorization Number ("RAN"). Enclose a copy of the original Bill of Sale as evidence of the date of purchase, with the product in its original packaging and a protective carton or mailer. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS' technicians will determine whether the item is covered by warranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer installation or other causes not related to defects in material or workmanship. [. . . ]