Evans Heavy Duty (HD) Dry 14-inch Snare Batter Drumhead (B14HD): Focused, Articulate, and Extremely Controlled

The Evans Heavy Duty (HD) Dry 14-inch Snare Batter Drumhead (B14HD) is a highly specialized and popular choice for drummers seeking an extremely controlled, dry, and articulate snare sound. This unique two-ply head combines different film thicknesses with an internal overtone control ring and dry vents, making it exceptionally effective at eliminating unwanted frequencies and sustain. It's ideal for studio recording, live performances, and any situation where a tight, punchy snare drum with minimal ring is essential.

Key Features for Precise Sound and Reliable Performance

The B14HD drumhead is engineered with specific attributes to deliver a consistent, high-performance sound:

• Hybrid Two-Ply Construction: The HD Dry features a unique two-ply design consisting of an outer 5mil ply and an inner 7.5mil ply. This combination provides durability with a nuanced feel, offering a powerful attack without excessive bulk.

• Internal Control Ring and Dry Vents: This head incorporates two primary overtone control features:

  • Internal Overtone Control Ring: A thin ring fixed on the underside of the head helps to instantly reduce unwanted overtones and focus the fundamental pitch.

  • Precision-Drilled Dry Vents: Small vents around the perimeter of the head further contribute to dampening excess sustain and eliminating stray harmonics, ensuring a very dry and precise sound.

• Clear Finish: The clear finish provides a bright and crisp attack, allowing the snare's fundamental tone to cut through while its complex dampening system manages the decay.

• Focused, Dry, and Articulate Tone: Designed for maximum control, the B14HD delivers a sharp, punchy attack with a very short and dry sustain. It allows for incredible articulation of ghost notes and intricate patterns without any lingering resonance, making it highly favored for precise drumming.

• 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.

• Enhanced Durability: Despite its complex sound characteristics, the two-ply construction offers good durability for consistent playing, especially given its role in controlling high-impact snare sounds.

• Versatile Application: Its highly controlled, dry, and articulate characteristics make it exceptionally versatile for genres requiring precision and clarity, including funk, R&B, pop, rock, metal, and studio recording, where a tight and impactful snare sound is crucial.

• 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 Heavy Duty (HD) Dry 14-inch Snare Batter Drumhead (B14HD) is a dependable choice for drummers seeking an ultra-controlled, dry, and articulate snare sound with a powerful attack and minimal sustain, making it an excellent option for demanding musical situations and any recording environment where sonic precision is key.