How to add an extra pad for a second snare.
2005-05-02 by vap19592000
Greetings to all... Thought I'd put this on the table for some intelligent answers.. Currently, on the DTXpress11, I am employing one TP65S pad for my main snare. I wanted to add another pad (TP65) as a second snare on my right side for more flexibility. I used a "Y" stereo splitter from the DTXPRESS11 module (input2), and extended TWO STEREO cables from the two stereo ends of the "Y" splitter to connect to the TP65S and TP65. I noticed after making the connections that the VOLUME of the snare seems to decrease a bit for BOTH the TP65S and the TP65, during normal operation. With the snare volume cranked up between 90-100, it still seems too low. Questions: 1. Is there a problem with the way I have connected the two pads using the method above?? 2. Should I use a MONO Y splitter and 2 x MONO cables to each of the pads?? or... 3. Stereo Y splitter with 2 x mono cables to the TP65S and TP65?? I still want to retain the 3 zone capability on the TP65S, and normal pad operation on the TP65. What is causing the volume of the pads to decrease?? Any input would be appreciated.. Best Regards.