ddrum TK Trigger Acoustic Pro Kick 10198, Red

Great trigger, very sensitive. Really universal fit as I tried them in a few drum sets and had no problem at all. WARNING: if you don't know how the triggering system works, don't even try to buy them. I have seen a lot of people have trouble with these.For the punk-pop and metal drummers is a must, and it will save you a ton of money of buying drum mics sets. Take note that you will always need a drum module to record the midi into your computers.

The ddrum Pro Acoustic Triggers feature a very sturdy mechanical housing, an XLR jack for safe connection to the sound module, and they can be mounted anywhere around the hoop. The specially designed transducer is softly pressed against the bass drumhead. The advantages are obvious; you can change drum heads over and over without damaging the transducer, the metal casing protects the trigger from accidental drum hits and the ultra-light pressure of the transducer against the head prevents any "damping" effect.

FYI: I Have a Pearl Export series kit that I bought in 2007 (Joey Jordison model). I'm using an old DM5 for tone. I use a double bass pedal on a single bass drum right now. I run the kick and the rest of the mics through a little sound board and then into the mic jack of my laptop. I regularly use it to record on Bandhub.com... fun.Problem #1. The trigger didn't fit on the rim. I did not make contact with the head. I tightened it all the way with a drum key, but - no dice.I thought it was useless, but it came with a little rubber sticky thing that I used to bridge the gap. It has adhesive on one surface but I just tape it to the batter head so I can remove it and re-attach the trigger later. I'm not sure what the rubber thing is supposed to be there for but it works.So, as far as I know it is working like it is supposed to. Is it less sensitive because it is not contacting the head directly? I don't know. I have nothing else to compare it to.Problem #2. Performance issues. The best case scenario is to deliver good strong strokes with normal beater height, when you go fast and your strokes get smaller, you run the risk of skipping notes. Two beaters on one head are okay until you get to about 180-200 bpm and your stokes get smaller. I tried to play "One" by Metallica and my usual toe/ankle strokes that put the notes out accurately failed to produce all the notes in the DM5. I had to re-invent a kick technique to get the right strokes to make the trigger fire. Two beaters on one head at high speeds will be hard to track.The best case for extreme guys is to have 2 Kicks and 2 triggers to get all your notes out there.Problem #3. I have a million 1/4 inch cables ready to go from the old electronic set... but this trigger uses a cable with one XLR end on it. So I had to cough up another $15 just to get off the ground. That was cheesy, but welcome to 2016, loser.Recommendations: Get it as a hobby/enthusiast thing. If you are a pro, learn a new skill like how to mic a kick drum. If you're playing live, just mic the thing, unless you are playing extreme, then use 2 kicks and 2 triggers and you will pound your enemies into oblivion, no problem.I have attached a picture of the rubber thingy in action.If you are uncomfortable with tweaking and troubleshooting gear issues, or you think you may blow a gasket if it doesn't work like you hope ... then you shouldn't be a drummer. Kidding.... kidding.The trigger can't play the drums for you either. You still have to do that.

It work once. Difficult uh let to set on base drum. It broke three weeks later. Definitely a total garbage.

There's simply no other trigger that works as easily and as smoothly as this one.

I feel there is a delay between the trigger kicking in on stroke vs audible result.Also I miss the fact that the item is not very good in sensing the velocity of the stroke.finally I noticed it had a problem in the wiring according to XLR unbalanced wiring but fixed it myself.Assembly is VERY durable no question about that.

I love this product. it gives a great drum signal. great sounds, awesome reaction. These are definitely some of the best I've used.

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I used one of the regular low priced red shots to start on my bass drum. After a number of months it wasn't detecting properly. Turned out I needed a repair. I got it repaired and an extra one just in case. Now I just got this more expensive one that fastens on nice and tight and I'm getting the same problem! I'm contacting ddrum to see what the heck. Otherwise I don't advise. I may make a do-it-yourself version. This one may be returned not sure yet.