GEWA Electronic Hi-Hat Cymbals Owner’s Manual

Owner´s Manual
HC14
HC14-AC
HC14-T
Electronic Hi-Hat Cymbals

HC14 | HC14-AC | HC14-T
Electronic Hi-Hat Cymbals

Models| HC14 | HC14-AC | HC14-T
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Document| Owner´s Manual
Version| 1.0
Release Date| 2020-10-09

Please read this Owner´s Manual carefully before operating the device and take note of the safety information! Keep this document available for immediate reference.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

Failure to observe the following safety directives may result in fire, electric shock, injury, device damage, or damage of other objects or property. Read the following safety instructions completely before operating this product.
Further risks are possible; therefore, the following list does not claim to be complete.
About the symbols
WARNING
Calls your attention to risks that can result in serious injuries or death.
CAUTION
Calls your attention to risks that can result in minor injuries and/or device damage.
REGULATION
Indicates a required action. The action which must be carried out is stated more precisely by the white design contained.
BAN
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The prohibited action is stated more precisely by the design contained within the circle.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Do not disassemble or modify
Do not disassemble or modify this product unless this manual provides specific instructions.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so).
Refer all servicing to your retailer, GEWA service partner.
Do not use or store in the following locations

• Locations of high temperature (in direct sunlight. near heating equipment)
• Moist or humid locations (near a bath or shower, or a wet floor)
• Locations exposed to steam or smoke
• Locations subject to salt damage
• Locations subject to water or rain
• Expressively dusty or sandy environment
• Locations subject to high levels of vibration
• An environment with poor ventilation

CAUTION
Indicates a hazard that could result in injury or property damage.
Use only the specified stand
Install the unit only on the hi-hat stand which satis­fies the specifications described on p.9. Remove only the specified screws during the installation.
Evaluate safety issues before using stands
Even if you observe the cautions given in the own­er’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.
Do not place in unstable locations
Never place the unit on unstable stands. Such stands encourage malfunction and add potential risk for children by facing over.
Manage cables for safety
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also. all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to prevent them from getting entangled
Injury could result if someone were to trip on a ca­’ be and cause the unit to fall or topple.
** Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit; never place containers with liquid on the unit
Do not place containers containing liquid on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flam­mable objects, coins, wires) or liquids to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.
Do not drop or expose to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or malfunction.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is on hand to pro­vide supervision and guidance when using the unit places where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of the unit toppling over  or dropping down.
Take care not to pinch your fingers in the movable parts
Be careful not to allow your fingers or hands to be caught between the top and bottom hi-hat. Adult supervision is recommended whenever small chil­dren use the unit.
Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit
Damage or malfunction may result if you fail to disconnect all cables before moving the unit.
Keep small items out of the reach of children
To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.
Removable Parts:
Clutch or clamp screws and nuts, clutch bumper, cymbal seat, felt washers, spinlock, and cable plugs.
Additional information about the use
Placement**

• This unit may interfere with radio and television Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has com­pletely evaporated.
• Whenever any liquid has been spilled on the sur­face of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry
• Spurs included with stands and pads might scratch the floor. Use a mat or similar, adequate object to protect the floors from damage.
• Make sure that children are not exposed to risks of injury caused by improper placement or setup of

Maintenance

• Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
• Remove stick marks and dust by treating the top surface of the cymbal with a sponge lightly soaked in silicone oil. Silicone oil protects the top surface um! teslotes U rleSi I and even look.
• For every day, cleaning wipes the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterward, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry

Additional Precautions

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the con­nector itself – never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing cable breakage and short
• This instrument is designed to minimize the extra­neous sounds produced when it’s played. How­ever, impact noise still can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than ex­pected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance to others nearby.
• Continuous playing may cause discoloration of the pad, but this will not affect the pad’s function.

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

EU Countries

**Devices labeled with this symbol fall under the scope of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) under which owners are obliged to dispose of such devices separately from domestic waste. Manufacturers and EU member states on the other hand are obliged to transpose the directive into federal law and provide separate collection systems to ensure effective protection of human health and the environment. In case this product needs to be disposed of, take it to your local community waste management service (e.g. disposal companies, re-cycling centers) or to the dealer where the product was purchased.
USA**
CA Prop 65
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm, including lead.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The original packaging contains the following items. Please check carefully the completeness of the purchased product:

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly top cymbal

1. Unscrew the bottom nut (D) from the Hi-Hat Clutch (A).
2. Attach the spinlock (B) to the shaft of the top part of the clutch (A).
3. Guide clutch and spin lock through the middle hole of the Top Cymbal (C).
4. Orient the spinlock (B) inside the cymbal mold as shown in Figure 2.
5. Screw the bottom nut (D) onto the shaft of Clutch (A) again and clip the clutch bumper (E) on the bottom nut (D).
6. Lightly clamp the cymbal by fastening the top nut (A).

Assembly bottom cymbal

1. Remove any felt padding from the Hi-Hat seat (M) of the stand (see also compatible stands).
2. Place the steel washer (I) on the seat.
3. (Optional) Only for Hi-Hat seats without pin (J): Attach the universal cymbal seat (I) to the hi-hat cymbal seat (M).
4. Place the rubber washer (H) on either cymbal seat or universal cymbal seat.
5. Guide the Hi-Hat Controller (G) over the Hi-Hat rod (L) and align hole (K) with pin (J).
6. Place the Bottom cymbal (F) on the controller (G) and match the profiles around the middle hole.
7. Loosen the clamp of the Hi-Hat stand top tube and orient the whole system. Arrow (A2) on the bottom cymbal should face the player. With the correct orientation, fasten the tube clamp again.

HC14 cable connections – Trigger Type Dual

1. Take the top cymbal (C) and connect the stereo cable (angled – angled) to the jack closest to the middle hole (see Figure 4).
2. Guide the cable through the hole of the bottom cymbal which is closest to the Hi-Hat rod.
3. Align the arrows (A1) and (A2) and guide the top cymbal over the HiHat rod, so that both cymbals rest on top of each other.
4. Straighten the cable carefully if needed.
5. Connect the straight plug of the Stereo Controller Cable to the Hi-Hat Controller as shown in Figure 4.
6. Connect both cables to the corresponding Trigger Inputs of your drum console as shown in Figure 4. The naming convention regarding trigger Inputs might vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but always offer individual inputs for Cymbal and Controller.

Height adjustment top cymbal (GEWA System)
For the use with GEWA factory Trigger Banks, the top cymbal needs to be mounted high enough, so that the Clutch Bumper (E) does not press down the controller shaft (O). See Figure 6 for comparison.

1. Lift the top cymbal gradually, until the carriage of the Hi-Hat Controller (O) stops following the movement.
2. In this position, fasten the clutch wing screw (N) as shown in Figure 5.
3. After step 2, the Clutch Bumper (E) should be touching the carriage Hi-Hat Controller (O), without pressing the shaft down (see Figure 6). This corresponds to a  inimum cymbal spacing (S) of approximately 19 mm (¾”).
4. (Optional) Repeat steps 1-3 with a higher position of the top cymbal for wider cymbal spacing.

Note
GEWA Drum Consoles: Cymbal spacing below the minimum (S) is possible but requires adjusting the trigger parameter “ High Position ” (Hi-Hat Controller). For more information, please refer to the section Trigger Settings in the owner´s manual of your GEWA drum console.

TRIGGER SETTINGS

Having set up the hardware along the lines described in this document, proceed with the trigger settings in your drum module. The operation with GEWA Consoles requires loading the Trigger Bank shown below. Regarding other manufacturers, please take note of the hints given.

GEWA consoles

**Other manufacturers***

• Check first whether your drum module supports the trigger types (Sensors) built into GEWA pads.
• Check whether the manufacturer of your module offers a trigger bank for the GEWA pad you want to connect.
• Consult the owner´s manual of your drum module for Information about trigger setups, accessible parameters and customization of 3 rd party equipment.

** Note*
Although GEWA cymbals are manufactured to meet industry standards of analogue trigger systems, GEWA does not guarantee flawless functioningwith  equipment of other manufacturers. The operation of this product with 3rd party equipment is at your own risk. If you still decide to operate this product with 3rd party drum modules, please take first note of the hints above.

PLAYING TECHNIQUES

Hi-Hat Pedal
Open-Closed

The Hi-Hat sound will vary in any of its sound components (Bell, Bow, Edge), depending on the angle of the foot board. In closed states, the controller can distinguish between splash techniques (short closing time) and chick techniques with longer closing times. The full potential of electronic Hi-Hats is described by the interplay between, Cymbal,  ontroller, Pedal action and Sound Module.
Closed with additional pressure

Applying even more pressure in closed states can alter the closed sound towards an even tighter sound. Hi-Hat sounds will become even sharper, while applying this technique to bass Drums, it can be utilized to mimic the effect of burying the beater (pitch bend).
Hi-Hat
Tip Stroke (Bow)

Strike the bow region with the tip of the stick within the highlighted area. This will trigger the bow sound. Use this technique in conjunction with the pedal techniques to  roduce different sound qualities of the cymbals.
Edge Stroke

Strike the edge with the shoulder of the stick in the region of the edge sensor. This will trigger the edge sound. Use this technique in conjunction with the pedal techniques to  roduceopen and closed edge sounds.
Bell Stroke

Bells on acoustic cymbals produce musical sounds using either the shoulder or thetip of the stick. Utilize both techniques to trigger the bell sound. Use this technique in  onjunction with the pedal techniques to make use of the full range of bell sounds stored within a multi-layered sample.
Cymbal Choke

After performing an Edge Stroke, subsequently apply pressure to the edge sensor using the fingers. This will prevent the edge sound from sustaining any longer. Regarding Hi- ats this technique is only practical for longer sounding,open sounds.
With pressure applied to the edge, striking the cymbal will result in a short, staccato edge sound.

COMPATIBLE STANDS

Compatible Hi-Hat stands (HC14 & HHC)

The following measurements describe the minimum requirements for a Hi-Hat stand to fit the GEWA HHC Hi-Hat Controller. Note that the HHC is not a DIY product. It is a spare part for the HC14 Hi-Hat Cymbal and only works in conjunction with Clutch, Top Cymbal and Bottom Cymbal included with HC14. To prevent the Controller from spinning freely on the Hi-Hat seat, additional accessories might be required.

| | | Measure in [mm]| Measure in Inch [“]
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A| Rod Diameter| max| 7 mm| ¼”
B| Excess Rod Length| min| 220 mm| 8 ¾”
C| Excess Sleeve Height| max| 25,4 mm| 1”
D| Hi-Hat Sleeve Width| max| 11,5 mm| 7/16”

TECHNICAL DATA

HC14 Hi-Hat cymbal (Included with drum set configurations)

Hi-Hat Control Output
Bell Trigger Output (optional for 3Way triggering)
Dimensions| 133 (H) x 355 (Ø) mm
5 14 (H) x 14 (Ø) inches
Weight| 1280 g/ 2 lbs 13 oz
Accessories included| Owner’s manual (this document)

HC14-AC Hi-Hat cymbal with accessories

Hi-Hat Control Output
Bell Trigger Output (optional for 3Way triggering)
Dimensions| 133 (H) x 355 (Ø) mm
5 1/2 (H) x 14 (Ø) inches
Weight| 1580 g / 3 lbs 8 oz
Accessories included| Hi-Hat clutch, 2 x 6,35 mm (1/4”) TRS stereo cables (Controller & Cymbal), owner´s manual (this document)

HC14-T Hi-Hat top cymbal

Bell Trigger Output (optional for 3Way triggering)
Dimensions| 52 (H) x 355 (Ø) mm
2 (H) x 14 (Ø) inches
Weight| 850 g/ 1 lb 14 oz
Accessories included| Owner’s manual (this document)

****For reasons of product improvement, the specifica-tions and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. The present specifications describe the version of the product at the time this document was issued. For the latest specifications please refer togewamusic.com.

GEWA music GmbH
Oelsnitzer Straße 58
08626 Adorf
GERMANY
www.gewamusic.com
Manufacturer
GEWA music GmbH
Oelsnitzer Straße 58
08626 Adorf
GERMANY

References

• Gewamusic - English
• GEWA Drum Workstation G9
• Gewamusic - English
• Gewa Česká republika - GEWA music Tschechien
• Gewa España
• Gewa France - GEWA music France
• Gewa International - GEWA music International
• Gewa Italia - GEWA music Italia
• Gewa Polska - GEWA music Polen
• Gewa Portugal - GEWA Portugal
• Gewa Deutschland - we engineer music

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