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Freebase Dali · 04-23-2010, 03:25 PM

Guys, the outputs on an electronic drum module are usually line level. He can use a keyboard amp, which accepts line level input. He can also use any PA system that accepts line level input. Just because electronic drums are percussion instruments doesn't mean the output is going to go above line level. It's not amplified inside the sound unit. It's safe to plug into any amplifier that accepts line level input.

OP:
I'd personally use a small PA system that pushes your sound loud enough if you're playing live. You can also use the R/L speakers of a PA setup to your advantage if your sound module is able to pan individual drum pieces.

Edit:
Also, you won't have any problems with frequency response on a PA system... assuming the speakers themselves reproduce frequencies within a range of at least 30/40hz to 18/20khz. (And that's generous.)

04-23-2010, 03:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	Guys, the outputs on an electronic drum module are usually line level. He can use a keyboard amp, which accepts line level input. He can also use any PA system that accepts line level input. Just because electronic drums are percussion instruments doesn't mean the output is going to go above line level. It's not amplified inside the sound unit. It's safe to plug into any amplifier that accepts line level input. OP: I'd personally use a small PA system that pushes your sound loud enough if you're playing live. You can also use the R/L speakers of a PA setup to your advantage if your sound module is able to pan individual drum pieces. Edit: Also, you won't have any problems with frequency response on a PA system... assuming the speakers themselves reproduce frequencies within a range of at least 30/40hz to 18/20khz. (And that's generous.) __________________ Last edited by Freebase Dali; 04-23-2010 at 03:53 PM.