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The trigger: Pintech Dingbat ($65) Form and size: This is a Nimrod on steroids, measuring twice the length of its smaller sibling, but with the same diameter and mount. Zones: Single Performance: Set up as a PD7/8/9 trigger on a Roland TD-20X module, the pad responds well, with fairly uniform triggering along the length of the strike surface. In stock setting, this trigger has less dynamic response than its smaller version and is significantly louder, at around 72 dB, with a higher-pitched sound than the Nimrod. What we liked: Well made, generous playing surface, uniform response across the length. What we didn’t like: Noisier and less dynamic response than its smaller sibling. It also requires a mounting rod. The trigger: Dauz 6 pad ($60) Form and size: 15cm rubber-covered circular pad. Zones: Single Performance: This is a tough-looking pad on a lollipop mount which gives a great range of adjustment. The trigger is hotter than most of the other samples, giving a stronger signal when set up as a PD7/8/9. Dynamic range is fantastic and the surface feels like a drum, with excellent rebound. The downside is that this was among the loudest of the test triggers, registering around 83 dB – even more than a 10” mesh drum. What we liked: Excellent response and dynamics and versatile positioning with a large strike zone. What we didn’t like: Noisy.
digitalDRUMMER, MAY 2011
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