Rogers DYNA-SONIC User manual

TUNING YOUR ROGERS DYNA-SONIC SNARE DRUM
Fig. 1
C
B
ON OFF
Strainer
A
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
D
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
Continued on the other side
1. Use even tensioning: Loosen all tension screws
(using half turns at a time) in a sequence pattern (Fig. 1)
until all tension on the head is relieved. Then re-tighten all
tension screws (again in sequence) with ngers or drum
key until the screw head collar contacts the hoop sur-
face. This will level the hoop and head evenly against the
bearing edge of the shell, and puts the head 90% in tune.
2. For the top (batter) head: turn each tension screw in
sequence with a drum key in one half turns. Repeat this
sequence until you have completed four half turns total.
3. For the bottom (snare) head: using the same proce-
dure described above, turn each tension screw with the
drum key - but this time a total of ve equal half turns.
4. (Fig. 2) Using your ngers, tighten the adjuster screw
on the snare frame end (A) only to the point where the
tension stops the snares from rattling (a small
adjustment) Do not use a screwdriver, or over-tighten.
5. (Fig. 3) The snare frame (B) should be cen-
tered inside both of the snare “gates” (C) on the
bottom hoop. With strainer lever to the “ON” position,
check that both the strainer end and butt end of the
snare frame sit centered inside the gates of the hoop.
6. (Fig. 4) With the strainer lever ON, turn the snare
strainer knob (D) counter clock-wise until the snares
are loose (no snare rattle when drum is tapped).
Now, turn snare strainer knob clockwise until the
loose snare rattle disappears and drum sounds crisp
when tapped with a drum stick. NOTE: the high
sensitivity of the Dyna-Sonic snare frame system
produces reactive snare response at all dynamic
levels, and can be tweaked to suit personal preference.
7. As a nal check, tap lightly with a drumstick one
inch in from the edge to check approximate pitch at
each tension screw (Fig. 5) If any one tension screw
sounds higher than the others, loosen it ¼ turn. If any
one tension rod screw sounds lower, tighten it ¼ turn.
Unlike conventional snare drums, your Dyna-Sonic
snare drum is a uniquely-engineered and highly sensi-
tive instrument. The oating snare assembly provides
super-reactive snare response at all levels of touch - from
a whisper, to full thrust play. With both heads tuned well,
the Dyna-Sonic snare drum will deliver the full-bodied
tone & unprecedented dynamic response that have made
it the most sought after drum since its introduction in 1961.

The Rogers Dyna-Sonic Snare Rail System
With a traditional snare drums, the snare wire assem-
bly and cords are simply strapped across the surface
and sides of the bottom head. When the snares are
engaged by the strainer, the tension applied “chokes” the
vibration and tonality of the bottom head, like a belt being
tightened across the drum head and pinching the edges.
Solving this long-standing problem, the Dyna-Sonic snare
drum has been uniquely designed to allow snare tension
to be controlled separately within an independent snare
frame. The “throw-off” lever of the strainer simply raises
and lowers this free-oating frame, allowing the snares to
contact evenly against the at surface of the bottom head
- without stiing its vibration. The result is a live, resonant
tone with superior sensitivity. Having the ability to ten-
sion the snares, and adjust the snare contact separately
allows you to delicately ne tune the reaction
between the snares and the drum. You can create a
wide variety of snare personalities - from a dry, crisp
snap, to a loose, growl-ly tone... or anything in-between.
Adjusting your Dyna-Sonic Snare Rail System
To adjust your Dyna-Sonic for the maximum
response, please follow these instructions:
Place the snare strainer lever in the “ON” position (Fig. 6).
Make sure the snare frame (B) is centered on the
bottom head as well as centered inside both of the snare
“gates” (C) on the bottom hoop (Fig. 7). Turn the
knurled tension knob on the strainer (D) counter-clock-
wise until there is no snare sound while in the “on”
position (Fig. 8). Next, tap the batter head lightly, from
the rim across the head while turning the tension knob
clock-wise (Fig. 9). As this brings the snare frame
closer to snare head, you will hear a “buzz” as the snares
begin to touch the bottom head. Continue to raise the
frame up, and the snare sound will come alive. Use your
personal preference to “dial in” the sound you want.
If you over-tension the knob clockwise, beyond the
tuning range, you will hear a low sound as the snares
begin to choke the bottom head. Stop adjusting at
this point and back-off the tension (counter-clock-
wise) to the point where your desired sound returns.
The Dyna-Sonic is an extremely sensitive drum, so
you will nd that the sound will go from a “choked”
to a “live” sound with very minimal adjustment.
Congratulations on your new Dyna-Sonic snare
drum, and welcome to the Rogers Drum Experience.
ADJUSTING YOUR ROGERS DYNA-SONIC SNARE DRUM
C
B
ON OFF
Strainer
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
D
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
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