Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi groupies,

I have some questions about my new Pintech AX14S and the Zenbal ZB2. 
I received the shipment last week and so far I am happy with them 
using with my DTX Version 2 brain.  I got the following questions 
that need clarification though.  Hope you guys might be able to help. 

1. Did you guys get product manuals or warranty info from Pintech?  I 
didn't get anything and asked my vendor but they deferred the 
question to Pintech.  I haven't heard from them since.

2. I could only get the AX14S rim sound when I directed the output to 
the 11/12 input (should be similar to your 9/10 in DTXpress) using 
the Hosa YPP117 splitter cable.  I read the older messages regarding 
to this product, but what I don't understand is why couldn't I get 
both Snare & RIM sounds through the Snare Input #1. Why do we need to 
run it to the 9/10?  AX14S is dual-zone and I am using a stereo 
cable.  Plus my original TP80S can be plugged into Input #1 and get 
both sounds.  If Pintech provided me a product manual to clarify all 
these, it might make sense.  FYI, I have also tighten the nuts, but I 
prefer them not too tight since I think the mesh head is too bouncy 
already!

3. The Zenbals are great except I still need a lot of fine tuning.  
The crash sometimes wouldn't trigger and the Ride (set at a sharper 
angel) seems to make too much noise when I hit the surface.  Don't 
know how to resolve that though.  Also, since the ZB2 is a full 
circle, I wonder if leaving the output device at a downright position 
will give me better trigger, although it seems to be better.


THanks, overall I do recommend these two products.  Hopefully they 
just forgot to send me manuals, otherwise I don't think I could set 
them up.  But with you guys' help and tips, they are certainly 
verrrrry helpful.

This group is terrific!!

James

(Argh. I really must proof-read my own posts before hitting 
the "send" button. This is a re-post correcting a stupid mistake in 
the previous version).

--- jclco_md wrote:
> I don't understand ... why couldn't I get both Snare
> & RIM sounds through the Snare Input #1. Why do we need
> to run it to the 9/10? AX14S is dual-zone and I am
> using a stereo cable. Plus my original TP80S can be
> plugged into Input #1 and get both sounds.

There is a difference between stereo and dual-zone. The AX14S is
dual-zone, and has two triggers, one for the rim and one for the 
head. The Yamaha input, and the TP80S, are stereo - they have one 
trigger, and one membrane switch on the rim. The switch just 
modifies the action of the trigger, it does not generate a trigger 
signal on its own. Your AX14S therefore requires two inputs to work.

Stewart

James:
I just posted a review of Zenbals in the files section; reading it 
may help.
As far as angles go, my cymbals are set fairly low and at about a 30 
degree angle. I have found I get the best results by cranking them 
down pretty tight on the stand. I also hit them quickly and solidly, 
recoiling very rapidly. The stroke is quite different with that of an 
acoustic cymbal.
My settings are in the 85/25 range.
Hope this helps.
Stephen

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jclco_md" <jclco_md@y...> wrote:
> 1. Did you guys get product manuals or warranty info from Pintech?  
I 
> didn't get anything and asked my vendor but they deferred the 
> question to Pintech.  I haven't heard from them since.

Back in January, Brian LaRue, who runs Pintech, was kind enough to 
supply us with the 2003 Pintech manual. You'll find it in this site's 
Files section. It answers your question about dual-zone pads.

> FYI, I have also tighten the nuts, but I 
> prefer them not too tight since I think the mesh head is too bouncy 
> already!

Those who don't fancy the springy Pintech/Roland meshes should try 
the two-ply Harts.  

Ed