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Re: Waiting For KAT MIDI KITI

2003-02-04 by jadiebooshkie <jadiebooshkie@yahoo.com>

I will check around my area...in the meantime, if something doesn't 
turn up...especially finding a 2.1 millimeter adapter, ask your 
friend and let me know if he has one....Thanks for your help, 
Ed...Jade

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "liberatusvirus 
<liberatusvirus@y...>" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> The 2.3 might connect, but it also might slip off just when you're 
> about to hit that crescendo. If you're not too far from Radio 
Shack, 
> you could bring the module there and check the fit. A bunch of 
> companies make universal adaptors with various connectors and all 
> the other specs that you need--Belkin being one of them. You say 
> that you're on the East coast. PC Connection in NH and on the web 
> was carrying the Belkin--expensive, but you already spent $200. 
> What's another $12 or so. You might try hardware stores, computer 
> stores, or even Home Depot in your area by phone. Hold on. I just 
> thought of something. I have a friend with a whole box of 
adaptors. 
> Let me ask him.
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jadiebooshkie 
> <jadiebooshkie@y...>" <jadiebooshkie@y...> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > What Alternate Mode told me was that had matching PS, but it 
> screwed 
> > on and the one I need just plugs in...I was told to get a p volt 
> 500 
> > miliAmp Positive center, with 2.1 millimeter connector...Radio 
> Shack 
> > has everything but a 2.1 millimeter connector...they have a 
> > 2.3..that said may work anyway, I just have to bring in the 
> > module...what do you think, 
> > Ed?....Jade                              --- In 
> > DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "liberatusvirus <liberatusvirus@y...>" 
> > <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> > > The power supply looks just like all your telephone, discman, 
> > etc., 
> > > AC adaptors. They all just have their own power ratings based 
on 
> > the 
> > > internal electronics. All tips look pretty much the same; the 
> > > positive or negative refers to the unit's access polarity 
> > (polarity 
> > > is partly the issue in designing the Visu-lite hi hat for 
yamaha 
> > > modules). Manuals or adaptors themselves usually give an 
> > indication 
> > > of the tip's polarity. You don't want to risk damaage by 
feeding 
> a 
> > > positive signal to something that's expecting a negative one. 
> Nine 
> > > volts is pretty common, as is the 500mA rating. If you have an 
> > > adaptor that fills the bill except for a couple of hundred mAs 
> one 
> > > way or the other, it still might be all right, but you should 
> ask 
> > > Alternate Mode if performance will suffer. If you end up 
needing 
> > > one, call Radio Shack about it first. They don't always carry 
> > them. 
> > > 
> > > --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, jadeiebooshkie 
> > <jadiebooshkie@y...> 
> > > wrote:
> > > > I willget the manuel from Alternate Mode....I willlook
> > > > around the house for an adapter....what's a "positive
> > > > tip" adapter look like...and where can I find info on
> > > > adapters I have around the house?  If I can't find
> > > > one, I will buy one from Radio Shack.  I will see if
> > > > Jeff from Res Drums is good to his word, and ships it
> > > > out on Tues....keey ya posted...Jade
> > > > --- "liberatusvirus <liberatusvirus@y...>"
> > > > <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> > > > > Jade,
> > > > > 
> > > > > That's great news. Congratulations. Are you getting
> > > > > your power 
> > > > > supply and manual from Alternate Mode? You might
> > > > > check around the 
> > > > > house to see if you already have a 500mA, 9V,
> > > > > positive tip AC 
> > > > > adaptor or a universal that will work. It will save
> > > > > you some money. 
> > > > > Keep us informed.
> > > > > 
> > > > > Ed
> > > > > 
> > > > > --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jadiebooshkie 
> > > > > <jadiebooshkie@y...>" <jadiebooshkie@y...> wrote:
> > > > > > Hey guys...just wanted to let ya know that I
> > > > > bought the MidiKITI 
> > > > > > from Jeff at Resurrection Drums.  I called
> > > > > Alternate Mode, and 
> > > > > they 
> > > > > > said he is a good guy to deal with, and that I
> > > > > should take the 
> > > > > KITI 
> > > > > > he's got.  I called him this morning, and he is
> > > > > shipping it out to 
> > > > > > me on Tuesday UPS....I expect to receive it around
> > > > > Thursday or 
> > > > > > Friday.  I have to get a manuel and PS for
> > > > > it...but that's 
> > > > > nothing.  
> > > > > > I will let ya'll know if I receive it.  He's gonna
> > > > > check it an 
> > > > > make 
> > > > > > sure it is working,( all are brand new, but
> > > > > missing manuels and 
> > > > > > PS's...he told me he has 4 others in stock.)  I
> > > > > will let ya know 
> > > > > > when it comes in...thanks for keeping your eyes
> > > > > and ears 
> > > > > pealed...if 
> > > > > > anyone is interested in one of these...let me know
> > > > > and I will give 
> > > > > > you Jeff's number....Jade
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
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