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15" Dual-Zone China on Simmons SD1200

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the 15" Dual-Zone China when used with the Simmons SD1200.

Yes — the 15" Dual-Zone China works as a full 2-zone crash on the Simmons SD1200: bow + edge.

Bow Edge

Wiring: 1× TRS → Crash connector on the DB25 cable harness

Dual-zone cymbal triggering confirmed. Manual lists Crash as Dual zone (p.5). Stock crash is a Dual Zone 12" Cymbal with choke support.

Connect a 1/4" TRS cable from the cymbal pad to the Crash connector on the DB25 cable harness.
The SD1200 uses a DB25 serial connection jack for all pad trigger cables.

Utility > Trigger > select Crash > adjust Sensitivity, Threshold, Curve, Retrigger, Crosstalk.

Bow and edge triggering supported on the Crash input. Choke detection available.
Expansion Crash 2 jack (1/4" TRS on right side panel) can be used for a second cymbal.

15" Dual-Zone China also fits 73 other drum modules — see setup

Other compatible drum modules

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