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Porter & Davies BC Gigster Monitoring System, Saddle Top Black

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Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

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To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
12 months19.90%No Deposit12 months: £23.61
Final Payment: £23.61
No settlement fee		£283.32
24 months19.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.96
Final Payment: £12.96
No settlement fee		£311.04
36 months19.90%No Deposit36 months: £9.46
Final Payment: £9.46
No settlement fee		£340.56
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
12 months19.90%No Deposit12 months: £23.61
Final Payment: £23.61
No settlement fee		£283.32
24 months19.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.96
Final Payment: £12.96
No settlement fee		£311.04
36 months19.90%No Deposit36 months: £9.46
Final Payment: £9.46
No settlement fee		£340.56
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.

Colour: Black

Key Features

  • Compact and portable monitoring system with tactile throne top
  • Bone conduction technology redefines your playing experience
  • Reduced weight and size is ideal for gigging drummers
  • Unparalleled response, speed, and sensitivity
  • Includes essential connection and power cables

Porter & Davies BC Gigster Monitoring System, Saddle Top Black Overview

The Porter & Davies BC Gigster Tactile Monitoring System is a gig-ready monitoring system for drummers and musicians. The BC Gigster offers the same functionality and control as the BC2 and BC2RM models, but with some simplified features for a lighter weight in a more compact, gig-ready package. 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 what they hear and feel. Combining high-quality components and manufacturing techniques with a unique drumming innovation, the Porter & Davies BC Gigster Tactile Monitoring System has already become an essential for hundreds of professional drummers, artists, and bands around the world.

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: 99973

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Innovative Technology

The Porter & Davies BC Gigster 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 BC Gigster System utilises bone conduction transmission technology to transfer the low-frequency sounds picked up by the microphone to the player, through the throne seat. The BC Gigster ensures that users can hear and feel every single beat, kick, or bass sound throughout their session, without creating any audible external sounds. The BC Gigster 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.

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.

Contents

  • BC Gigster Engine
  • Throne Top (Choice of Three Styles)
  • Speakon NL4 Connector Cable
  • UK Power Cable (Fixed)

Features

  • Compact and portable monitoring system with tactile throne top
  • Bone conduction technology redefines your playing experience
  • Reduced weight and size is ideal for gigging drummers/musicians
  • Unparalleled response speed and sensitivity
  • Includes essential connection and power cables

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 34cm x 16cm x 10cm Inc Rubber Bumpers
  • Weight: 3.4Kg
  • Cables (Supplied as Standard): 2M UK Power Cable (Fixed), 2M Speakon NL4 Throne Link Cable. Twin Axial, 140 x 0.15mm, OFC.
  • Power requirement: 230vAC, 200W Peak
  • Input Gain:
    • Mic: 0dB to +60dB
    • Line: -20dB to +40dB
  • Low Contour: +/- 12dB @ 55Hz shelving
  • Signal Present Indicator LED, Green: -30dB
  • Signal Peak Indicator LED, Yellow: 0dB
  • Signal Limit Indicator LED, Red: +12dB
  • Max output: 150W RMS / 4ohm 0.05%THD 20hz-18khz +/- 2dB
    • Anti-Thump and Noiseless Dynamic Load Protection Circuitry Built-In
Self-Selecting Combination XLR/JACK Input
  • Plug In an XLR For:
    • Mic In: 600 Ohm Electronically Balanced P2 Hot XLRF
  • Plug In a JACK For:
    • Line In: 10K ohm unbalanced tip: hot
    • Mic Out: Hardwired Parallel To Mic In. XLRM Valanced P2 Hot
    • Line Out: Hardwired Parallel To Line In. XLRM Unbalanced P2 Hot
Drum Stool
  • Round Throne Top
    • Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 15cms deep
    • Weight: 5.7Kg
  • Saddle Throne Top
    • Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 15cms deep
    • Weight: 5.7Kg
  • Extra-wide Throne Top
    • Dimensions: 50 x 40 x 15cms deep
    • Weight: 5.9Kg