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    What position should the speaker/amp be in, on the floor or on a stand?
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    The amp should be on a level surface such as a small table. The speaker can be on the floor or on a stand. However, many people believe that speakers on stands create better sounds.
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    If I have a microphone in the drum set, will it project sound into the amp?
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    If you hook it up to the amp and everything works properly, then yes, it should.
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    What wattage should I use if I hook up from a module to a passive or powered speaker?
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    It depends on a number of factors, as well as your own aesthetic. Wattage does not always equate to volume, as the components within an amplifier and the speakers and even their enclosures play major roles in that. Your best bet is to do research online or within the musical community and come to an informed decision that suits you best.
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    I have a monitor but it doesn't play the sound of the drums. I have it plugged into the output jack, what could be wrong?
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    1/4 inch cables can be faulty. If you've plugged everything in correctly, your cable is probably not working. Try using a different 1/4 inch cable.
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    Why is it that when I connect my drum to my PA I have to put the volume up to the maximum to hear anything?
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    This may be an issue with your drum module. Check to see if you have the volume turned down on the module. If you're still having issues, talk to the module manufacturer.
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    Can a 200 watt receiver with an auxiliary jack be connected to an electronic drum module?
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    It depends on what type of drum set you have. Lower-end drum sets don't have as many features as higher-end drum sets. Check with the manufacturer to be sure.
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    Can I use a guitar amplifier?
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    Bass amp yes, but a guitar amp probably not. Those bass drum lows will blow out a guitar speaker eventually.
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    Can I buy a PA monitor and plug it into my drums so I don't have to have a sound board to hear them?
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    You also need an PA amplifier to power the monitors. A powered PA head is ideal because it has lots of inputs.
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