Tag: monitor

Gear

Drums as speakers

Here’s a product line which turns the idea of electrifying acoustic drums on its head: SubDrum Industries has launched a new line of audio subwoofers, speakers and sound systems produced from actual acoustic drum components. The drums/speakers are the brainchild of Florida drummer, audiophile, electronic technician and entrepreneur Larry Moroni who joined forces with audio engineer John Hulland to turn his idea into a product range. In January 2022, SubDrum filed two US patents for its “flotation mount” technology. This mounting prevents unwanted speaker frame resonances from transmitting to the drum shell “cabinet”. The result, according to SubDrum, is “pure, unadulterated sound, free from cabinet distortions and unwanted resonances”. The drum cabinets are fitted with high-end speaker drivers from companies […]

Gear, Review

Simmons goes low

When we first heard the Simmons new generation monitors, starting with the DA2012B, we were struck (almost physically) by the low-end boom. And that has been maintained in the latest DA2100 Series drum amps. The bass performance was noted in Scott Holder’s evaluation as “the punchiest low end of any monitor” he’s reviewed. So, what’s the last thing you’d expect from Simmons? Yes, a dedicated subwoofer. But that hasn’t stopped the company from releasing its DAS12S Drum Amplifier Subwoofer for an even more bone-rattling electronic drums experience. At the heart of the DAS12S is a 12” sub driver – no bigger than the main unit in the top-of-the-range DA2112, but capable of 400 W RMS and 130 dB (compared to […]