Evans B12HDD Genera Hd Dry Coated Snare 12" Drumhead

Evans HD Dry Coated 12-inch Snare Batter Drumhead (B12HDD): Focused Attack, Controlled Sustain, and Extreme Durability

The Evans HD Dry Coated 12-inch Snare Batter Drumhead (B12HDD) is a highly specialized and exceptionally durable choice for drummers seeking a dry, focused, and powerful snare drum sound from their smaller snares or pop/secondary snares. Part of Evans' Genera HD Dry series, this two-ply head is engineered to eliminate unwanted overtones and precisely control sustain, making it ideal for studio recording and live performances where precision and clarity are paramount, especially for a tighter, higher-pitched snare. Its coated finish and unique overtone control features ensure a tight, impactful sound.

Key Features for Precise Sound and Reliable Performance

The B12HDD drumhead is engineered with specific attributes to deliver a consistent, high-performance sound:

• Two-Ply Film Construction: Features a robust two-ply design with an outer ply of 5mil film and an inner ply of 7.5mil film (totaling 12.5mil). This combination provides exceptional durability and a fat, compressed attack, built to withstand heavy hitting on a smaller drum.

• 2mil Overtone Control Ring & Dry Vents: A 2mil overtone control ring "floats" on the underside of the head, working in conjunction with precision-drilled dry vents around the perimeter. These features effectively eliminate excessive overtones and precisely control sustain, resulting in a very dry, focused sound, which is particularly effective for taming smaller, naturally ringy snares.

• Coated Finish: The textured coated finish adds warmth and further contributes to overtone control, while providing a consistent stick response for accurate ghost notes and rimshots.

• Defined Attack and Short Sustain: This head delivers a semi-defined attack with a noticeably short sustain, and a bit less brightness than standard HD heads, making it perfect for punchy, articulate snare sounds without excessive ringing, ensuring fast patterns remain clean.

• Level 360 Technology: Incorporates Evans' revolutionary Level 360 Technology. This innovative collar design ensures a perfectly level fit on the drum shell's bearing edge, maximizing contact all around the drum. This results in easier tuning, an extended pitch range, and optimized sound quality and response across all tension points.

• Maximum Durability: The combination of two plies of durable film, combined with the coating, makes this one of Evans' most robust snare batter heads, designed for drummers who demand extreme longevity and consistent performance from their snare.

• Versatile Application: Its dry, controlled, and durable characteristics make it exceptionally versatile for genres requiring a tight snare sound, including rock, metal, pop, and studio recording, where eliminating unwanted resonance is crucial. It's also excellent for drummers who prefer a controlled, "cracked" snare sound without a lot of ring.

• Made in USA: All Evans drumheads are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA, upholding high standards of quality and consistency in their manufacturing process.

The Evans HD Dry Coated 12-inch Snare Batter Drumhead (B12HDD) is a dependable choice for drummers seeking maximum durability and a highly controlled, dry snare sound with a precise attack, making it an excellent option for demanding musical situations and recording environments, especially for 12-inch snare drums.