Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "fionajms" <f.james@v...> wrote:
> Thanks for getting back to me.  The second module will come with 
the set and 
> I do believe it is a DTX v2.0 but I'm not 100%.  The DMS is from 
Thomman 
> cyberstore on the net – they're a German based company but ship all 
over the 
> world.  The DMS is their own make I think.  It is very similar to 
the Yamaha 
> monitor system but a fair bit cheaper.  This has 3 speakers – 1 
large base 
> monitor and 2 small speakers which mount on the frame.  The 
DTXPress 
> plugs into a passive frequency switch, which splits the line signal 
into bass 
> and mid rear exit (that make sense?) the 3 speakers plug into 
this.  How 
> would a mixer work with this?  Would the mixer be plugged into the 
two 
> modules and then the speakers come from the frequency switch?
> 
> I'm from a small island just off England – the Isle of Man.  There 
is only one 
> music store here and it is VERY expensive and holds little stock so 
I buy all of 
> my bits online.  A good number of people use Thomann and have given 
> positive reports.

Hi Fiona,

I'm familiar with Thomann and the DMS drum monitor, though I had no 
idea who makes it nor seen any evaluation of it. When you get it, 
would you give us a bit of a review? We have a lot of British and a 
smattering of other European members who are eager to find out about 
any available amplification. Yamaha's own monitors have not fared 
well on this board.

Your description of the connection between the DTXpress and the 
monitor is basically correct. The DMS probably divides the stereo 
signal between the satellites and subwoofer via a crossover located 
inside the sub cabinet. When you add the mixer, your two modules will 
run directly into it, and the stereo output from the mixer will go 
directly into the monitor. Anything else that you connect to the 
mixer, such as a CD player, can go to the monitor via the same feed. 
Depending on how elaborate the mixer is, you can also split the 
output or add effects, etc.  Incidentally, if you're not familiar 
with the DTX module, you'll be surprised at how well appointed it is 
relative to the DTXpress module. Keep us informed about your progress.

Ed