Small Toms; Large Toms - Alesis D4 Quick Setup Manual

3. Use a high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment.
SMALL TOMS 8'L13''
With smaller toms it is possible to get proper tracking using either head
or shell mounting. You will need to experiment with both to determine
which will work best in your situation.
For head mounting:
1. Mount the trigger so that it is within one and one-half inch
from the batter rim.
2. Placement of the trigger should be on the players side of the
drum, within a lug or two of where the stick would hit if you
played a rimshot. (In some cases the opposite side of the
drum, directly across from the player may work well).
3. Slightly reduce the sensitivity of the trigger if it has an
adiustment.
For shell nounting:
1. Firmly mount the trigger to the shell so that it is
approximately one inch from the batter rim.
2. Placement of the trigger should be on the players side of the
drum, within a lug or two of where the stick would hit if you
played a rimshot
3. Use a mid to high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an
adjustment.
LARGE TOMS 14''-18''
In most cases shell mounting will work the best. However, you might
experiment with head mounting and find great results.
1. Firmly mount the trigger to the shell so that it is
approximately one inch from the batter rim.
2. Placement of the trigger should be near the side you sit,
within a lug or two of where your stick would hit if you
played a rimshot