Excellent information, thank you!
My background is mechanical so please excuse my late response as it was based on trying to decipher the language. I'm used to building dumb-metal...
If i'm understanding correctly, there is an option to short several devices together in order to reduce noise in the array that sees frequencies above 200 Hz? Also, would any of the suggested accelerometers be appropriate for "floating" the sensor near the drum head, or do the accelerometers absolutely require physical contact with the resonant surface?
Last question...what is the best way to reduce noise in the ADXL001 for this application?
Thanks for all your help!