Evans EC2S Clear 12-inch Tom Batter Drumhead (TT12EC2S): Optimized Tone, Attack, and Controlled Sustain

The Evans EC2S Clear 12-inch Tom Batter Drumhead (TT12EC2S) is a popular choice for drummers seeking a pre-EQ'd sound with a focused attack and controlled sustain. This two-ply clear head features Evans' innovative Sound Shaping Technology (SST) and Level 360 Technology, making it easy to tune and ensuring a consistent, balanced tone across the entire drum kit. It's especially favored for live performances and recording where a defined and punchy tom sound is desired, effectively taming the natural overtones of a 12-inch tom.

Key Features for Optimized Sound and Performance

The TT12EC2S drumhead is engineered with specific attributes to deliver a consistent, high-performance sound:

• Two-Ply 7mil Film Construction: The EC2S Clear heads are made with two plies of 7mil film, totaling 14mil. This dual-ply construction provides excellent durability and a full, powerful sound, making it resilient enough for aggressive playing while still offering good resonance.

• Sound Shaping Technology (SST) Edge Control Ring: A key feature of the EC2S series is the SST ring mounted on the underside of the head. This ring is designed to control edge vibration, which isolates and dampens higher overtones without completely choking the drum. This results in a more balanced sound, enhanced low-end and attack, and optimized sustain. The size of the ring is tailored to each drumhead diameter, ensuring consistent performance across different tom sizes.

• Clear Finish: The clear film provides a bright, open, and resonant sound, allowing the drum's natural tone to shine through with enhanced punch and projection.

• Optimized Attack and Controlled Sustain: The EC2S is known for delivering an optimized attack that cuts through a mix, followed by a solid, yet controlled sustain. This "pre-EQ'd" sound helps reduce the need for extensive external dampening.

• 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, allowing for a broader tuning spectrum without sacrificing tone.

• Enhanced Durability: The two-ply construction contributes to significant durability, making it a reliable choice for drummers who play regularly and require a head that can withstand consistent impact.

• Versatile Application: Its balanced sound profile, controlled overtones, and durability make it an excellent choice for a wide range of musical genres, including rock, pop, gospel, R&B, and studio recording, where drummers need a powerful, focused, and easy-to-tune tom sound.

• 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 EC2S Clear 12-inch Tom Batter Drumhead (TT12EC2S) is a highly effective drumhead for drummers seeking to achieve a consistent, pre-dampened, and powerful tom sound with excellent attack and a controlled, musical sustain, making tuning simpler and performance more reliable.