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RT-MicS Hybrid Drum Trigger Module

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RT-MicS Hybrid Drum Trigger Module

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Convert Your Snare and Toms into Digital Pads for Bold Hybrid Performance
If your gigs demand more than your acoustic drums can deliver, the RT-MicS is the gateway to an inspiring new world of hybrid sounds. And if you're daunted by the prospect of a hybrid setup, rest assured that it's simple to incorporate this compact module into your acoustic kit - with no extra gear - transform your snare and tom into versatile digital pads. The RT-MicS has eight preloaded sounds - from hand-clap to snare variation - that you'll be using confidently within minutes. But for ambitious drummers, that's just the start: you could import sampled sounds from a computer via USB, use the onboard mic to capture and process the acoustic snare/tom sound, or even mix acoustic and digital sounds for a bold signature tone. Whatever your ideas, the RT-MicS is the fastest way to explore the exciting possibilities of hybrid drums.

Layer Acoustic and Digital Sounds on Your Snare and Toms
Nobody wants to sound like every other drummer on the scene, and the RT-MicS makes it easy to layer sounds for head-turning snare and tom performance. It's simple to trigger the eight preloaded sounds - just hit the drum with the RT-MicS attached and your chosen electronic sound will be played simultaneously. But layering sounds is where it gets interesting, with one hit giving you both a sample-based sound and a raw acoustic sound. Perhaps you'll choose to enhance your snare, mixing that familiar acoustic crack with a complementary snare sound from the RT-MicS. Or maybe you'll layer a tambourine onto the snare drum for a soulful backbeat.

Import Your Original Sampled Sounds
When you've got a killer drum sound in mind, the RT-MicS is the fastest way to include it in your performance. First, download the free RT-MicS Sender software for transferring your original sample data to the unit. Then, import up to eight sounds (10 seconds max) via USB and get creative. You could mix your acoustic snare and toms with sound effects, or layer them with other instruments that you can't bring to the gig, like gongs and timpani. Alternatively, to save precious setup time, you could import tambourine or shaker sounds (no mics needed) and trigger them by striking your drums. For extra flexibility, you can even set the RT-MicS Sender software so that imported sounds are only triggered when you hit the rim.

Customise Your Snare and Toms with Onboard Mic
You love your trusty snare and toms - but imagine if you could take that raw sound and push it even further. The RT-MicS makes it easy, attaching to the rim of your acoustic drums and recording their sound with the onboard mic (no external gear needed). Having captured the original acoustic tone, it's time to go deeper - processing, customising or adding external effects like delay and compressor. Within just a few minutes, you could have a unique drum sound unlike anyone else on the circuit.

Features
• Drum trigger, sound source, mic and mixer integrated into a single compact unit
• User samples can be imported via USB
• 8 preloaded sounds including hand-clap and snare variations
• Piezo pickup and mic-equipped for triggering electronic sounds and capturing acoustic sounds
• Separate outputs for electronic sounds (via piezo pickup) and acoustic sounds (via mic)
• Electronic output can be used as mix output for both electronic and mic sounds
• Battery operation (006P/9V) ideal for street performance
• Easy to set up, simple to operate

*Download free RT-MicS Wave Sender (PC/Mac) for transferring user samples to unit

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I got one these on sale, the L&M regular price ($359) is too steep for my budget. The fact that this is a standalone sound unit as well being a trigger for external devices AND a good drum mic makes it a worthwhile investment. I like the mic in it more than a sure 57. I would say it’s warmer and punchier than a 57 similar to a Sennheiser 504. As with all Roland gear, I find there are a few great sounds, a few standard useful sounds and a few cheesy sounds but that could be a matter of taste. You can easily load your own sounds as I did. I used it at a gig with a clap sound for playing hip hop and it sounded and worked great. No false or double triggering. I like gear that is flexible and this unit is great for that, you can mix the mic sound with the trigger sound out one output or send them separately. I would(will) even use the mic for recording. My only criticism is that at this price range I would expect a little more robust construction. It is plastic and while it seems fine for now I guess time will tell whether or not it could survive a tour or nightly bar gigs. I noticed accidental hits leaving marks on the top so I stuck a piece of foam on the top below the button. I was using it on a 10” aux snare so maybe that’s not an issue on a 14” snare. Also it will burn through a 9volt battery in one evening of playing so that could get expensive if you don’t use a power adaptor. Lastly engaging and disengaging it’s operation requires holding the selection botton down for several seconds. That wasn’t well thought out since a player might need to turn it on/off during a performance and this should be possible to do in one beat not a whole measure.
Posted by Tim on Dec 18, 2020
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