Q1 – What are SpeakerHeads?
A: SpeakerHeads® are Specially Designed Resonant Head Add-on Kits made mainly for Studio and Live Miking Applications. They Focus the Sound of the Drum and allow it to be Miked in the same fashion as a speaker cabinet.
Q2 – How do they work?
A: When the Drum is struck, changes in air pressure Move the cone and depending on the size used, along with the tension applied, various aspects of the Drums Frequency Range and Overtones are accentuated.
Q3 – What Benefits are there to use SpeakerHeads?
A: 1 – The Specially Designed Foam Center Cap gives the right amount of Back Pressure to provide a Great beater/stick Feel and Response, But can be Removed based on preference.
A: 2 – The Cone Assembly provides a Variety of Miking Options that other products can’t give.
A: 3 – Resonant side miking gives you the Best Isolation.
A: 4 – The Ability to Dual Mic the Bass Drum. By removing the Center Cap, both the Inside and Outside of the Drum can be Miked and Combined for a Multitude of Sound Possibilities.
Q4 – What’s the deal with the SpeakerHeads for Rack and Floor Toms?
A: How about a Full Rich Sound free from Cymbal Bleed. How about Microphones being Out of Your Way! And then there’s that Variety of Sound possibilities…
Q5 – Are they easy to install?
A: Yes, the Kit comes with everything you’ll need to mount the SpeakerHeads to your Drum. All you need are either Scissors or Exacto®/Utility Knife and a Magic Marker. There’s No Gluing Necessary and you can even Leave the Head on the Drum.
Q6 – Why are there two sets of instructions?
A: The Trace First Method is used mainly when the head is off the drum (if buying a new head to install) The Direct Cut Method is used typically when reusing the head (See Q7) or leaving it on the drum.
Q7 – I Presently have a Trim Ring or Kickport® Installed – Can I Still Reuse the Head?
A: In most cases – YES! Measure from the Edge of the Hole to the Rim and check the chart below:
| KICK DRUM | DISTANCE FROM RIM |
| 20″ | 3/4″ |
| 22″ | 1 3/4″ |
| 24″ | 2 3/4″ |
| 26″ | 3 3/4″ |
Q8 – How much do I re tighten the head after the installation?
A: The head can remain at normal tension, however, some of the overtone characteristics can be changed by adjusting the tension on the head. Loose typically allows more drum ringing and tightening progressively dampens them.
Q9 – How Rugged are they for gigging?
A: The Kits are made from the Highest Quality Materials and are designed to last. They’ve been Road Tested for Years without Failure in Every Kind of Environment and Temperature! We recommend carrying and storing the Drum with the Resonant Side Down for Maximum Protection.
