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INITIAL SETUP Position your DA2100 Series amplifier in the desired location, and ensure the amp is stable. Floor POWER • Make sure the 1 power switch is set to the OFF (0) position. • Connect the included detachable IEC power cable from a power outlet to the 2 power cable input. • The 3 red voltage switch comes factory-set to the position appropriate for the market where the amplifier is sold. For the USA, this is 100-120V.
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. Slide the angled bottom end of the device holder into the 1 front panel slot, until it 2 clicks into place.
QUICK START: INPUT INPUTS • Connect your electronic drum sound module’s audio outputs to the 1 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 • Mono Input: use 1 cable to connect to the INPUT 1 LEFT(MONO) input jack only • If you’d like to amplify additional sources, connect them to the remaining rear panel inputs, or the front panel aux input ROUTING SWITCH • If you are using a single DA2100 series amplifier, set the 2 rear p
DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS QUICK START: CONTROLS VOLUME CONTROLS • Turn all 3 input level control knobs to the minimum position • DA2112 only: also turn the Master 4 knob to minimum VOICING SWITCH • Set the 5 Voicing switch to Floor when using the amplifier lying horizontally on the floor, or free-standing vertically • Set the switch to Pole when using the amplifier on a speaker pole POWER ON • Power on the drum sound module and set its output volume to max • Then power on the amplif
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.
DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS SMART STEREO WITH SUBWOOFER OR DIRECT OUT To connect a subwoofer, or a direct out, the setup is the same as on the opposite page, but you can add a connection from the first unit’s DIRECT 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.
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 6 7 8 11 16 4 1 17 5 2 12 9 10 3 DA2108 FRONT PANEL 6 DA2108 REAR PANEL 7 8 16 11 4 17 5 2 1 12 9 10 3 DA2110 FRONT PANEL 6 7 DA2110 REAR PANEL 8 15 11 16 4 17 2 5 13 3 12 9 10 14 DA2112 FRONT PANEL DA2112 REAR PANEL 18 REAR PANEL POWER 10 1
DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 1 REAR PANEL BALANCED LINE INPUTS Balanced or unbalanced line level sources can be connected here. - Mono sources: connect to Left/Mono jack only - Stereo sources: connect separate cables to Left/Mono and Right 2 FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT Use this input to connect the audio cable from a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other audio source. - This jack accepts stereo or mono input.
DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS SPECIFICATIONS Smart Stereo Floor/Pole Switch Rear Panel Inputs (1/2/3) A matching pair of DA2100 series amplifiers can be connected via a standard microphone cable, for unified 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 Configures amplifier for consistent frequency response whether used on the floor, or on a speaker po
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of owning your Simmons DA2100 Series Advanced Electronic Drum Amplifier. Please carefully read and understand the instructions inside this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your new amplifier. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DA2100 SERIES ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DRUM AMPLIFIERS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
WARRANTY FCC STATEMENT Two (2) Years limited warranty Subject to the limitations set forth below, Simmons® hereby represents and warrants that the components of this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, for three (2) years to the original owner from the date of purchase. 1.
