Evans EQPAD Bass Drum Muffler Pad: Dynamic Overtone Control and Focused Bass Drum Sound

The Evans EQPAD is a highly efficient and versatile internal bass drum muffler designed to precisely control sustain and eliminate unwanted overtones, delivering a tighter, more focused kick drum sound. Unlike fixed dampening solutions or stuffing a bass drum with blankets, the EQPAD offers dynamic dampening that allows for some initial sustain before effectively muffling the vibrating head. This makes it an excellent tool for drummers and sound engineers seeking consistent and adjustable bass drum tone.

Key Features for Precise Sound Control and Convenience

The EQPAD is engineered with specific attributes to provide effective and flexible bass drum dampening:

• Hinged Design for Dynamic Dampening: The core innovation of the EQPAD is its hinged pad system. It attaches to the bottom of the bass drum shell with Velcro. When the bass drum is struck, the hinged pad momentarily lifts off the head, allowing for an initial burst of sustain and the drum's natural boom. Immediately after, the pad returns to rest against the vibrating head, effectively dampening unwanted overtones and shortening the sustain. This creates a controlled "thud" or "punch" without completely choking the drum.

• Dual-Sided Dampening: The EQPAD features two distinct pad sizes on opposite ends.

  • Larger Pad: Provides more significant dampening, ideal for the batter head side or for heavier muffling requirements.

  • Smaller Pad: Offers minimal dampening, suitable for the resonant head or for subtle overtone control when less muffling is desired. This allows for fine-tuning the amount of dampening.

• Velcro Attachment: The pad easily attaches to the interior bottom of the bass drum shell using strong Velcro strips. This keeps it securely in place, even during transport or aggressive playing, ensuring consistent performance.

• Consistent Sound: A major advantage over using improvised dampening like pillows or blankets is the EQPAD's consistency. Once installed, it provides the same amount of dampening every time, eliminating the need to readjust or worry about blankets shifting.

• Improves Sonic Focus: By taming excessive ring and unwanted overtones, the EQPAD helps to clean up the bass drum sound, making it more focused, punchy, and easier to mix, both live and in the studio.

• Maintains Low-End: Unlike some dampening methods that can thin out the bass drum's tone, the EQPAD is designed to control overtones while preserving the low-end fundamental, ensuring a full and satisfying kick drum sound.

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

The Evans EQPAD is an intelligent and effective bass drum muffler solution for drummers who want to achieve a controlled, punchy, and articulate bass drum sound without the hassle and inconsistency of traditional internal dampening methods. It's a professional tool that helps shape the sound precisely for optimal performance.