How to eliminate drum noise...

[tado921]

Umm, no UBB code? OK, the pics are referenced, just click on the thumbnail to view.

You will need some hardware:

First, the Yamaha EMX-312SC Mixer: (pic1)

Next, speakers. Peavey PV-12M X 2: (pic2)

You will need associated cables and such to get the PA running. Now, we need to make a slight mod to the audio cable that feeds the TV (Note: for those of you using HDMI, you are on your own. Figure it out). Separate the two audio RCA jacks (Red and White) from the video jack (Yellow). They should just pull apart, but go easy.

Connect the audio jacks to one of the input channels that accepts RCA jacks: (pic3)

Adjust the channel volume to a medium level, then turn up the master volume. The knob positions shown will make your ears bleed, so use with caution: (pic4)

Final setup(Ignore the guitar amp, not needed here): (pic5)

Fire up Rock Band, tweak the master volume, and the rest will become clear.

Disclaimer: Poster is not responsible for hearing damage due to excessive volume levels, increased electric bills, ticked off neighbors, howling dogs, or anything else that might get me sued. Use at your own risk.:D

This is how its done. No tic-tac of the drums, no clickety-clack of the guitar, just pure music. I should warn that if you make a mistake it is painfully obvious, so this should only be done by expert players. Its the most fun I've had with my clothes on...what a blast!:cool:

[HellishFiend]

You made a topic to brag about your sound system disguised as a how-to topic for drum quieting. How cute. I have a klipsch reference rf-82 home theater (msrp of well over 3 grand) and I can honestly say that no amount of volume within enjoyable listening levels will completely eliminate the sound of the plastic drum clacking. The only way to fully counter the drum clacking with sound is to use noise cancelling headphones. And even that probably doesnt work 100%.

[jetaketa]

You made a topic to brag about your sound system disguised as a how-to topic for drum quieting. How cute. I have a klipsch reference rf-82 home theater (msrp of well over 3 grand) and I can honestly say that no amount of volume within enjoyable listening levels will completely eliminate the sound of the plastic drum clacking. The only way to fully counter the drum clacking with sound is to use noise cancelling headphones. And even that probably doesnt work 100%.

This.

Or just any headphones at max volume should do the trick...

[dagware]

This is also know as the Marty McFly method. :p

Dan

[tado921]

You made a topic to brag

No, I thought it would be obvious but this post was mostly made for fun, and maybe to give someone an idea.


no amount of volume within enjoyable listening levels will completely eliminate the sound

I disagree. I guess the word enjoyable is subjective.


any headphones at max volume should do the trick...

I've done this too, and it does do the trick. Not very good for multiplayer though.

Just FYI, my wife was singing, my 13 yr old daughter was drumming, and I was on guitar. We had a great time. Did we gold star/FC anything? No. But it was a riot. More friends will be over today, and I think it will be great.

You guys need to lighten up...

EDIT:
Marty McFly method LOL!

[HellishFiend]

So youre telling me you put it so loud that you cant hear the clack of the red pad when...say...doing the drum roll in train kept a rolling? seriously man... It doesnt matter if your volume tolerance is sky high, you can NOT put any sound system loud enough to completely drown out the plastic drum heads at all times... Sure during noisy, heavy guitar riff verses or choruses, a lot of volume will drown it out, but this is not the case all the time. The drums need to make a LOT less noise out-of-the-box in order for high volume to be a feasible way of drowning out the unwanted noise. If this was meant to be a joke topic, sorry if I kind of ruined the fun, but many people take quieting the drums very seriously because a large percentage of the people who play this game do not have or can not use killer sound systems...

[tado921]

OK, I will admit it isn't 100%, but pretty close. "Eliminate" is too strong of a word. I guess. :)

Playing at louder volume makes it MUCH more fun though. I understand where you are coming from, not everybody can do it and it probably isn't the BEST way to go about it.


sorry if I kind of ruined the fun

Its all good, and we got a discussion going. Thats kind of the point, isn't it? LOL

[HellishFiend]

Yeah, high volume does make it more fun, thats for sure. I would not have bought my klipsch reference system if not for rock band....

[benson111]

"The Louder The Better" "Wanna Make Some Real Noise Buy A Real Drum Kit"

[tado921]

I would not have bought my klipsch reference system if not for rock band....


Wow. Don't get me wrong here but I'm curious: Do people really take this game that seriously?

3 large for a sound system just for Rock Band? I mean I'm sure you play other music, movies and such also but you upgraded for RB? My PA cost around $700 for mixer and speakers, but I use it for small local gigs, DJing family parties, etc. I had it long before RB. I'm not bashing you, I'm truly curious.


Wanna Make Some Real Noise Buy A Real Drum Kit

Funny you should mention it. I have played guitar for years, but RB has me considering getting a kit. :D

[Zoop]

So youre telling me you put it so loud that you cant hear the clack of the red pad when...say...doing the drum roll in train kept a rolling? seriously man... It doesnt matter if your volume tolerance is sky high, you can NOT put any sound system loud enough to completely drown out the plastic drum heads at all times... Sure during noisy, heavy guitar riff verses or choruses, a lot of volume will drown it out, but this is not the case all the time. The drums need to make a LOT less noise out-of-the-box in order for high volume to be a feasible way of drowning out the unwanted noise. If this was meant to be a joke topic, sorry if I kind of ruined the fun, but many people take quieting the drums very seriously because a large percentage of the people who play this game do not have or can not use killer sound systems...

Any drummer who hits the drum roll in Train loud enough to hear it is going to fail out, or they A) have great arm strength with excellent precision, and B) don't understand the way drums sound when you play them. :p

[HellishFiend]

Wow. Don't get me wrong here but I'm curious: Do people really take this game that seriously?

3 large for a sound system just for Rock Band? I mean I'm sure you play other music, movies and such also but you upgraded for RB? My PA cost around $700 for mixer and speakers, but I use it for small local gigs, DJing family parties, etc. I had it long before RB. I'm not bashing you, I'm truly curious.

Of course I use it for other stuff. It's that rock band was the "swing vote" so to speak. Normal music listening and movie watching wasnt enough for me to justify spending that much on a sound system, but considering how often my family plays rock band together, it seemed like a worthwhile purchase (and definitely has proven to be).

[tado921]

Cool, sounds like a good deal for you then. I tried connecting to my HT-in-a-box system but it didn't sound so good. Its not the greatest system by a long shot, and I didn't feel like tweaking it. The PA was already setup so I figured what the heck...

Worked out pretty good...hehe

[Frederf]

Reducing drum noise should seriously start with getting some drum mutes or similar material and gluing down some 7" pads onto the drum surfaces. Bar none this is the best way to start.

After that a killer sound system will help you forget about the thuds (which used to be clacks).

Man don't you wish that Rock Band outputs multi-track audio? That'd be fun to run drum feedback into the drummer's earphones, vocals into the singer's, etc.

[Click Clack]

use 20 pads then some gum rubber and rubber cement, and felt and glue altogher, add pratice tips to sticks, 80% quiter

[kennygbutcooler]

Just do what we did.

Felt pads cut around the drum pads - $5

Giant rubber eraser caps for the sticks - $1

The fact the drums are muffled 60% - Priceless