Roland RDH-102A Double Kick Drum Pedal With Noise Eater

Quick Product Summary

The Roland RDH-102A Double Kick Drum Pedal with Noise Eater is a professional-quality double bass drum pedal designed for electronic drummers who want responsive, powerful double kick performance with reduced acoustic noise and floor vibration.

Featuring heavy-duty construction, dual-chain drives, smooth bearing hinges and self-aligning beaters, the RDH-102A delivers a reliable, natural playing feel for everything from controlled double strokes to fast, demanding bass drum patterns.

Roland's integrated noise-reduction technology helps minimise vibrations transferred through the floor, making this pedal particularly suitable for home practice, upstairs rooms, flats and shared living environments.

Compatible with Roland V-Drums kick trigger pads that support double pedals, the RDH-102A is an excellent upgrade for drummers seeking professional performance without unnecessary disturbance.

At A Glance

Key Features

• Noise Eater Technology: Integrated acoustic noise-reduction features help minimise vibrations transmitted through floors and surrounding structures.

• Professional Double Kick Performance: Designed for controlled, responsive playing across a wide range of drumming styles.

• Dual-Chain Drive System: Provides consistent power transfer and a responsive connection between footboard and beater.

• Smooth Bearing Hinges: Help deliver fluid pedal movement and reliable performance.

• Self-Aligning Beaters: Designed to maintain effective contact with compatible kick trigger pads.

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built for regular practice and demanding playing techniques.

• Roland V-Drums Compatibility: Works with Roland kick trigger pads designed to accommodate double bass drum pedals.

• Ideal for Home Practice: Helps control unwanted vibration when practising in apartments, shared properties and upstairs rooms.

Detailed Features & Benefits

Noise Eater Technology – Powerful Playing with Less Disturbance

One of the standout features of the Roland RDH-102A is its integrated noise-reduction system, developed using Roland's Noise Eater technology. Electronic drum kits significantly reduce the acoustic volume associated with traditional drums, but the physical impact of kick pedal operation can still transmit vibrations through floors. The RDH-102A addresses this issue by helping reduce mechanical playing noise and vibration transfer, making it particularly useful for drummers practising in environments where noise control is important. Although it cannot completely eliminate kick pedal noise, it provides an effective way to make double bass drum practice less intrusive.

Dual-Chain Drive – Consistent Power and Control

The RDH-102A features a robust dual-chain drive system engineered to deliver reliable power transfer between the footboards and beaters. This design provides a direct, responsive playing feel that supports both powerful bass drum strokes and more intricate double kick patterns. Whether practising rapid alternating footwork, controlled doubles or heavier rhythmic passages, the dual-chain mechanism offers the consistency required for confident performance.

Smooth Bearing Hinges – Fluid Pedal Response

Smooth bearing hinges help the RDH-102A provide comfortable, controlled pedal movement. By allowing the footboards to move freely and consistently, the mechanism supports accurate timing and responsive footwork, making the pedal suitable for drummers developing advanced double bass techniques. This smooth operation is particularly valuable during longer practice sessions and demanding rhythmic passages.

Self-Aligning Beaters – Reliable Trigger Pad Contact

The RDH-102A uses self-aligning plastic beaters designed to provide consistent contact with compatible electronic kick pads. Their design helps accommodate the contact angle between the beater and playing surface, supporting predictable response and reliable triggering. This makes the pedal well suited to Roland V-Drums systems where accurate kick detection and consistent playing dynamics are essential.

Heavy-Duty Construction – Built for Demanding Drummers

Designed with professional use in mind, the RDH-102A combines substantial construction with practical performance features. Its heavy-duty design helps provide a stable playing platform during energetic double bass drum passages, while its durable drive components make it suitable for regular practice and extended playing sessions. It is an excellent choice for drummers who need dependable hardware that can accommodate increasingly demanding techniques.

Designed for Roland V-Drums

The RDH-102A has been developed specifically with electronic drummers in mind and is compatible with Roland kick trigger pads that support double bass drum pedals. This makes it a particularly appealing upgrade for V-Drums owners who want to introduce double kick techniques or replace an existing pedal with a more substantial, noise-conscious alternative. Compatibility should be checked against the kick pad in use, as not every Roland kick pad supports double pedals.

Warranty, Returns & Delivery

Manufacturer's Warranty

This brand-new Roland RDH-102A is supplied with the applicable Roland manufacturer's warranty, offering peace of mind and support against qualifying manufacturing defects.

Returns

Your purchase is covered by Fair Deal Music's standard returns policy and your applicable UK consumer rights.

Delivery & Collection

Available for UK delivery, with shipping options provided at checkout.

Customers can also arrange collection from our Birmingham showroom at 79–83 Holloway Head, Birmingham.

Fair Deal Music has been supplying musical instruments and professional audio equipment since 1987, offering knowledgeable advice and friendly service from our experienced team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Roland RDH-102A reduce kick pedal noise?

Yes. The RDH-102A incorporates noise-reduction features derived from Roland's Noise Eater technology. These help reduce mechanical playing noise and vibrations transmitted through the floor, although they do not make the pedal completely silent.

Is the Roland RDH-102A compatible with all Roland V-Drums kits?

The RDH-102A is compatible with Roland kick trigger pads that support double pedals. Some smaller kick pads are designed for single-pedal operation, so compatibility should be confirmed before purchasing.

Can I use the RDH-102A for fast double bass drumming?

Yes. Its dual-chain drives, smooth bearing hinges and self-aligning beaters make it suitable for a wide range of double bass techniques, including fast alternating strokes and intricate rhythmic patterns.

Is the Roland RDH-102A suitable for practising in a flat?

Yes. Reducing floor-transmitted vibration is one of its primary design benefits. It can be particularly useful in flats, upstairs rooms and shared properties where kick pedal vibrations may otherwise disturb people nearby.

Does the Roland RDH-102A include both pedals and beaters?

Yes. The RDH-102A is a complete double kick drum pedal assembly featuring two footboards and self-aligning beaters.

Does the RDH-102A include a kick drum trigger pad?

No. The RDH-102A is a double kick pedal assembly designed to be used with a compatible kick trigger pad, which is purchased separately.

What accessories are supplied with the RDH-102A?

Roland specifies a kick pad cushion, drum key with hex wrench and owner's manual as included accessories.

Technical Specifications

Included Accessories

• Kick pad cushion

• Drum key with hex wrench

• Owner's manual

Technical specifications and supplied accessories verified against Roland's published RDH-102A product information.