We LOVE exploring the science of drum sounds here and one aspect we’ve yet to delve into is drumhead tension during tuning, especially as it relates to the mass and feel of the drumhead, as well as the resulting resonant pitch. We’ve teamed up with DrumDial to provide some cursory insights into how these characteristics relate to each other. We’re even putting Cody to the test to see how accurate his ears are…

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PATREON:
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PRODUCTION PARTNERS:
GIK Acoustics (sonic treatment): https://sladl.ink/GIK
AKG Audio (microphones): https://sladl.ink/AKG
Evans Drumheads: https://sladl.ink/EvansDrumheads
ProMark Drumsticks: https://sladl.ink/ProMarkDrumsticks

Signal chain:
Mics Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB Mac Studio w/Pro Tools 2022.5
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Overheads: (Matched Pair in Glyn Johns Cardioid) AKG C314 https://sladl.ink/C314Pair
Snare, Toms: AKG C518M https://sladl.ink/C518M
Kick Drum: AKG D12VR https://sladl.ink/AKGD12VR
All demos are raw audio no EQ, compression, gating, or reverb

Acoustic Treatment:
GIK 242 Acoustic Panels: https://sladl.ink/GIK242
GIK 4A Alpha Pro Series Diffusor/Absorber: https://sladl.ink/GIK4aAlphaPro
GIK Evolution PolyFusor Combination Sound Diffuser/Absorber: https://sladl.ink/GIKEvolutionPolyFusor
GIK TriTrap Corner Bass Trap: https://sladl.ink/GIKTriTrap

Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra w/70’s Ludwig Supraphonic
Cymbals:
22” Jesse Simpson clone of old Zildjian A, 15" Zildjian Kerope Hihats

Drumheads:
Snare: Evans G1 & G12 coated / Snare Side 300
Snare Wires: PureSound Custom Pro Steel 20strand
Toms: N/A
Kick Drum: Evans UV EQ4/ EQ3 Coated White Reso

Hosted by: Cody Rahn & Ben O’Brien Smith
Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
Episode Sponsor: DrumDial Inc.

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