Durable mute designed to drastically reduce the volume of cymbals for quiet practice without sacrificing feel.




Durable mute designed to drastically reduce the volume of cymbals for quiet practice without sacrificing feel.
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080-40998370The Evans SO-CYM Sound Off Cymbal Mute is a simple yet highly effective tool for drummers who need to practice quietly on their acoustic cymbals. Designed by Evans, a leader in drumhead and accessory innovation, this mute significantly cuts down the loud sound of crash and ride cymbals while preserving a realistic stick response. It's an indispensable accessory for maintaining cymbal technique and dynamics in noise-sensitive environments.
The SO-CYM mute is engineered for both effectiveness and user convenience:
Significant Volume Reduction: The primary function of the SO-CYM is to dramatically reduce the volume of your cymbal by approximately 95%. This allows drummers to practice without creating excessive noise, making it suitable for apartments, dorm rooms, or late-night sessions.
Realistic Cymbal Rebound: Despite the significant volume reduction, the mute is designed to provide a realistic stick rebound. This ensures that the drummer can maintain proper technique, dynamics, and feel, which is crucial for seamless transitions between practice and live playing.
Durable Synthetic Material: The mute is constructed from durable, high-density synthetic material. This robust material is built to withstand repeated stick impact and prolonged practice sessions, ensuring a long lifespan.
Slip-On Design: The SO-CYM features a flexible, slip-on design that fits directly over most full-sized crash and ride cymbals. This makes it incredibly quick and easy to install and remove, allowing for rapid changes between muted and unmuted play.
Does Not Drastically Alter Feel: While reducing volume, the mute is designed to not drastically alter the overall feel of striking a cymbal. This helps drummers to develop consistent stick control and dynamics.
Versatile Compatibility: The mute is generally designed to accommodate a range of common crash and ride cymbal sizes, often fitting cymbals from 16" up to 22", though exact compatibility can vary slightly by specific cymbal shape.
The Evans SO-CYM Sound Off Cymbal Mute is an essential item for any drummer who needs to practice quietly while maintaining a realistic feel on their cymbals, providing a durable and effective solution for volume control.
Feature | Specification |
Model Number | SO-CYM |
Type | Cymbal Mute |
Material | Durable, high-density synthetic material |
Volume Reduction | Approximately 95% |
Rebound Feel | Realistic cymbal rebound |
Application | Slips over crash or ride cymbals |
Compatibility | Designed to fit a range of common crash and ride cymbal sizes (e.g., 16" to 22" depending on specific model variation) |
Color | Black (standard) |
Installation | Slip-on; quick and easy to apply and remove |
Durability | High; built to withstand frequent practice sessions |
Manufacturing | Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA by D'Addario (parent company of Evans) |
Target User | Drummers needing quiet practice for cymbals in noise-sensitive environments |
Note | Sold individually; not intended for full sonic shaping of cymbals, purely for volume reduction. |