16-inch clear EMAD series bass drum head with adjustable damping, perfect for smaller bass drums or jazz applications.





16-inch clear EMAD series bass drum head with adjustable damping, perfect for smaller bass drums or jazz applications.
Feature | Specification |
Brand | Evans |
Series | EMAD (Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping) |
Model | BD16EMAD |
Drum Type | Bass Drum |
Head Type | Batter Head (Side you strike) |
Size | 16 inches |
Ply | Single-ply (1-ply) |
Thickness | 10 mil (0.25 mm) |
Material | Plastic film (Mylar) |
Finish | Clear |
Dampening | Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system with two interchangeable foam rings (narrow and wide) for customizable control over attack and sustain. |
Technology | Level 360 Technology (for ease of fit, tuning, extended pitch range, and optimum sound quality). |
Sound Profile | Balanced punch, power, and low-end; clear and defined attack; adjustable sustain from moderate to very short; warm and deep overall tone. Very versatile. |
Intended Use | Smaller bass drums (e.g., bop kits, converted floor toms); Jazz, Fusion, Pop, R&B, Light Rock; studio recording; live performance where a controlled and adaptable bass drum sound is desired. |
Durability | Good; typical for a single-ply head, but the EMAD system helps manage impact. Less durable than a double-ply EMAD Heavyweight under extreme use. |
Origin | Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.. |