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- Page 1 DA2108 DA2110 DA2112 DA12S DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS OWNER’S MANUAL SimmonsDrums.net...
- Page 2 WELCOME For electronic drummers and pad players who want the best sound for their drums and tracks, the Simmons DA2100 Series combines high-fidelity sound with Bluetooth and stereo line inputs, in a selection of different power and speaker configurations to serve both beginners and pros. The available DA12S Subwoofer adds high impact low frequencies for use with any single amp, or Smart Stereo setup.
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Page 3: Key Features
DA12S Add the Simmons DA12S Drum Amplifier Subwoofer to make high impact low frequencies part of your amplification setup for your electronic drums. High headroom, low distortion, and a transparent, dynamic DSP limiter provide outstanding clarity and impact even when pushed to the max. Set the crossover either by the speaker size of the amps you’re pairing up with, or by frequency. -
Page 4: Initial Setup
INITIAL SETUP Position your DA2100 Series amplifier in the desired location, and ensure the amp is stable. Floor Free-standing Pole (speaker stand not included) POWER • Make sure the power switch is set to the off position. • Connect the included detachable IEC power cable from a power outlet to the power cable input. -
Page 5: Bluetooth Troubleshooting
DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS DEVICE HOLDER • Each model in the DA2100 series ships with a removable mobile device holder as an accessory inside the retail packaging. • When using your amp in floor wedge position, you can attach the holder to the front-panel as shown below. •... - Page 6 QUICK START: INPUT INPUTS • Connect your electronic drum sound module’s audio outputs to the INPUT 1 jacks on the amplifier rear panel • Stereo Input: use 2 cables to connect to both the INPUT 1 LEFT(MONO) and RIGHT jacks •...
- Page 7 DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS QUICK START: CONTROLS VOLUME CONTROLS • Turn all input level control knobs to the minimum position • DA2112 only: also turn the Master knob to minimum VOICING SWITCH • Set the Voicing switch to Floor when using the amplifier lying horizontally on the floor, or free-standing vertically •...
- Page 8 SMART STEREO WITH PAIR OF AMPLIFIERS A pair of DA2100 Series amplifiers can operate together as a Smart Stereo system, giving you control of the sound and volume of both amplifiers from the first master amplifier, and optimally distributing all audio inputs to both for rich stereo sound. •...
- Page 9 OUT jack to a subwoofer or other audio receiving device, as shown below. • The DIRECT OUT provides a full-range, mono signal • The DIRECT OUT level is not effected by the MASTER knob of the DA2112. FIRST/MASTER/LEFT UNIT SECOND/LINKED/RIGHT UNIT TO DA12S SUBWOOFER OR OTHER UNIT...
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Page 10: Connections And Controls
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS DA2108 FRONT PANEL DA2108 REAR PANEL DA2110 FRONT PANEL DA2110 REAR PANEL DA2112 FRONT PANEL DA2112 REAR PANEL REAR PANEL POWER... - Page 11 DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS REAR PANEL BALANCED LINE INPUTS LINK IN JACK Balanced or unbalanced line level sources can be connected here. Activated only when switch is set to LINK IN - Mono sources: connect to Left/Mono jack only - Audio received at this jack is routed directly to the power amp, - Stereo sources: connect separate cables to Left/Mono and Right bypassing the volume and EQ knobs of the receiving amplifier...
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Page 12: Hookup Diagrams
DA12S QUICK START GUIDE SETTING UP / HELPFUL TIPS SIGNAL/LIMIT/LEVEL • Position the DA12S in the desired location, and ensure the cabinet • The SIGNAL LED will light green when input audio is detected. is stable. • If the limiter is triggered, the LIMIT LED will turn RED, indicating the •... - Page 13 FUSE CARRIER audio received at the outputs. The audio sent to the internal power If the DA12S will not power on and you suspect its fuse may have amp and speaker will also be filtered, so the subwoofer’s speaker blown, turn off the power switch, and open the fuse compartment produces only audio below the crossover frequency.
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Page 14: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS A matching pair of DA2100 series amplifiers can be connected via a standard microphone cable, for unified Smart Stereo volume and tone control from the first master amplifier, with optimal distribution of mono and stereo audio signals between both amplifiers, for immersive high-fidelity stereo sound Floor/Pole Switch Configures amplifier for consistent frequency response whether used on the floor, or on a speaker pole Rear Panel Inputs (1/2/3) - Page 15 DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS SPECIFICATIONS DA12S Inputs 2 XLR / TRS LINE input Outputs 2 XLR line output Power Output 400 watts RMS @ 4 Ohms / 1000 watts Peak Volume Main volume control Power Input 110-120V, 220-240V, 50-60Hz, 350w power draw...
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Page 16: Important Safety Instructions
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required duration of owning your Simmons DA2100 Series Advanced Electronic when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- Drum Amplifier. - Page 17 HEARING DAMAGE AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE SPLs cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to Simmons Advanced Drum Amplifiers are capable of producing extremely prevent blade exposure. loud volume levels that can cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production crews or the audience.
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Page 20: Warranty
Two (2) Years limited warranty 1. Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly Subject to the limitations set forth below, Simmons® hereby approved by the party responsible for compliance could void represents and warrants that the components of this product the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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