Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Monitoring System, Saddle Top Grey

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kr 22 272Price Includes
VAT @ 25%

Estimated delivery: 15th - 18th November

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Key Features

Fully flightcased monitoring system with tactile saddle throne top
Bone conduction technology makes you feel your playing, just just hear it
Unparalleled response speed and sensitivity, excelling in live situations
Includes essential connection and power cables that allow a fast and easy set-up

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 21930516

Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Monitoring System, Saddle Top Grey Overview

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The Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Monitoring System, Saddle Top Grey is a fully flightcased monitoring system for drummers and musicians alike, enabling a deeper connection to your performance. The package consists of a patented Porter & Davies drum throne top with an integrated tactile generator alongside the monitoring system itself, with all of the necessary cables that you need to power the devices and connect them together. This innovative system aims to provide drummers and musicians with the essential feedback they need during performances, practice, and studio sessions, putting the user in full control of how they connect with the music.

Combining high-quality components and manufacturing techniques with a unique innovative idea, the Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Monitoring System is an essential for hundreds of professional drummers, artists, and bands around the world. Rugged and ready to go, this set-up excels in live situations, cutting the need for loud and low-end-heavy foldbacks muddying up the stage sound - no more moaning singers!

Please note: Throne base, microphone and XLR microphone cable are not included. The included throne top will accommodate standard 7/8'' diameter throne bases.

Product Ref: 193259

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Innovative Technology

The Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Monitoring System is an advanced monitoring system which provides drummers and musicians with tactile feedback of low-end frequencies and sounds whilst on stage, in the studio, or during practice. Once connected to a microphone (not included) via XLR, the BC2 System utilises bone conduction transmission technology to transfer the low-frequency sounds picked up by the microphone to the player and passed through the throne seat. The BC2 ensures that users can hear and feel every single beat, kick, or bass sound throughout their session, without creating any audible external sounds. The BC2 Monitoring System is available with a range of throne styles, allowing musicians to select the ideal seat for their needs.

Unparalleled Versatility

Despite being originally designed for drummers, Porter & Davies Monitoring Systems have since become an essential for other musicians and instrumentalists. Amongst others, keyboard and cello are examples of instruments which have been played whilst using P&D systems. With virtually limitless possibilities for use within any musical scenario, the Porter & Davies Tactile Monitoring Systems make a great addition to any stage, studio or practice setup. It cleans up your on stage sound too, keeping low-end out of the monitors and freeing up room for, almost inevitably, vocals!

The Theory

In addition to sound (airborne vibrations) picked up by our eardrums, there are other ways in which acoustic energy can be perceived. Deep tissue and muscle mass (''kinesthetic''), skeletal joints (“haptic”), skin sensation (sense of touch) and bone conduction (skull to cochlea transmission) are all alternative methods of transmitting this energy to the brain, and it is through bone conduction technology that Porter & Davies systems deliver the sound and feel which every drummer has dreamed of. Bone conduction transmission is an advanced technology which can also be found in some hearing aid devices. Despite the complexity involved, the actual concept is as simple as transmitting vibrations to the skull which are then interpreted as sound, allowing you to pick up clear and accurate sounds. Using drum stools with integrated tactile generators alongside Porter & Davies monitoring systems, drummers can expect a true-to-life bass drum response, feel, and sound, no matter what audio environment they are in.

About Porter & Davies

Specialising in tactile monitoring systems for drummers, Porter & Davies is a drum-hardware company who is responsible for the popular BC2, BC2rm, Gigster and KT Platform systems. Based in Sussex, UK, Porter & Davies have been developing unique and innovative monitoring systems for performing, touring, and recording drummers. Porter & Davies monitoring systems aim to overcome the issue faced by drummers around the world, which is the inability to hear and feel their own bass drum during their performance.

Systems such as the popular BC2 consist of Porter & Davies' patented drum throne top with an integrated tactile generator, alongside the monitoring system itself. All of the necessary cables are included, making it as easy as plug in and play. Porter & Davies systems put the drummer in control of the weight, feel, and sound of their bass drum, without creating any external noise or disturbance to anybody else.

Combining high-quality parts and manufacturing processes with a new and unique drumming innovation, Porter & Davies have already gained huge popularity from their collaboration with hundreds of artists and bands including Nickelback, Kasabian, Bring Me The Horizon, Bastille, You Me at Six, 5 Seconds of Summer, The Who, Sigur Rós, drummers for Drake, Ellie Goulding, One Direction, Robbie Williams, Sam Smith and many, many more. Visit the Porter & Davies website for a full list of bands and artists using the Porter & Davies range.

BC2 Engine
Throne Top (Choice of Three Styles)
Speakon NL4 Connector Cable
3 x Power Cables: USA, GB, EU

Features

Voltage selector switch for use worldwide (240 or 115 volts)
Hardwired passive XLR mic in and out sockets
Line XLR socket which accepts both balanced and unbalanced inputs
Phantom power selector to accommodate both dynamic and condenser microphones
NL4 Speakon connection from Engine to Throne
Three separate power leads provided: USA, UK, and EU for touring ease
Choice of three throne styles and two shapes
The power range is formidable
Unparalleled response speed (0 lag) and sensitivity
No bass drum(s) thumping through big monitor subs to pollute the stage sound
For recording, the new sense of weight, nuance and connection is invaluable

Specifications

Dimensions: 30cm x 30cm x 30cm Inc Ball Corners
Weight: 9.5Kg
Cables (Supplied as Standard): 2M UK, Euro and US Power Cables Plus 2M Speakon NL4 Throne Link Cable
Amp: 230/115vAC Switchable
Mic In: 600 Ohm Electronically Balanced P2 Hot XLRF. +48v Phantom Power Switch with Indicator
Mic Out: Hardwired Parallel To Mic In. XLRM
Line In: 10K Ohm Electronically Balanced P2 hot XLRF
Low Contour: +/- 12dB @ 45Hz Shelving
Max Output: 150W RMS / 4ohm 0.05 THD 20hz-18khz +/- 2dB
- Anti-Thump and 2 Stage Noiseless Dynamic Load Protection Circuitry Built-In
Signal Present Indicator LED (Green): -30dB
Signal Peak Indicator LED (Red): +4dB
Connection (Between Engine and Throne): Speakon NL4 to Speakon NL4