Evans HD Dry Coated Snare 12″ Drumhead
The Evans HD Dry 12-inch snare head: a durable two-ply with a 2-mil control ring and edge vents for a tight, dry, focused snare.
- 12-inch two-ply coated snare batter: 5-mil outer and 7.5-mil inner plies
- 2-mil overtone control ring for a focused sound
- Small vent holes around the edge remove stray harmonics
- Tight, dry sound that barks live and records well
- Durable enough for heavy playing
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The Evans HD Dry 12-inch snare head: a durable two-ply with a 2-mil control ring and edge vents for a tight, dry, focused snare.
Evans HD Dry Coated — Short, Crisp Snare Attack with No Sustain
The Evans HD Dry Coated snare batter is engineered for drummers who want the shortest, crispest, most controlled snare sound possible — a dry, decisive crack with virtually no sustain or ring to speak of. The HD (Heavy Duty) coating is thicker and denser than a standard white coating, adding both durability and a significant reduction in high-frequency overtones. Small vent holes in the head’s playing surface allow air to escape freely on impact, killing resonance almost instantaneously after each stroke.
The result is a snare sound that is extremely focused, punchy, and dry — ideal for studio recording where a natural, fast-decaying snare sits well in a mix without needing extensive processing, and for live settings where monitor bleed or room acoustics would otherwise compromise a more open-sounding head. A popular choice among session drummers, live engineers, and players who need a snare sound that is immediately production-ready.
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HD Heavy Coating: Thicker, denser coating than standard white heads — adds durability and significantly reduces high-frequency overtones.
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Vent Holes: Small perforations allow air to escape on impact, killing resonance almost instantaneously for an extremely dry, focused snare tone.
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Studio and Live Ready: Produces a fast-decaying, clean crack that sits naturally in a mix without heavy EQ or dampening in any acoustic environment.
Why buy from The Bangalore Drum Shop
- Authorised Evans Dealer: Genuine India-market stock with the manufacturer's warranty, supported by us directly.
- Play it before you buy it: Our Bengaluru showroom is set up so you can sit down and play, and compare against the alternatives in the room.
- Advice from drummers: The team plays. Ask about sizes, heads, sticks, thrones, pedals and what will actually suit the room you play in.
- Pan-India delivery: Shipped anywhere in India, packed for transit, with tracking from despatch to your door.
- GST invoice and after-sales support: Full tax invoice on every order, and a service point in the city rather than a call centre.
Technical Details11 specifications
Feature | Specification |
Model Number | B12HDD |
Brand | Evans Drumheads (D'Addario Company) |
Series | Genera HD Dry Coated |
Drum Type | Snare Batter Head |
Plies | 2-ply (5mil outer, 7.5mil inner) |
Film Thickness | 12.5mil total (plus 2mil overtone control ring) |
Technology | Level 360 Technology, 2mil Overtone Control Ring, Precision-drilled Dry Vents. |
Durability | Maximum |
Ideal For | Rock, Metal, Pop, Studio Recording, or any style requiring a very dry, controlled, and durable snare sound from a 12-inch drum. |
Manufacturing | Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA |
Dimensions & Weight1 specification
Size | 12 inches |
Materials & Finish1 specification
Finish | Coated (textured white spray coating) |
Sound, Electronics & Control1 specification
Sound Profile | Defined attack, very short/controlled sustain, dry, focused, reduced overtones. |
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