

If you are looking for a crash that gives you a short explosion of brightness these are the cymbals for you. Weight: Thin Sabian AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash Cymbal The thin weight gives them a bright sound with a fast attack. These feature a smaller bell for a faster response. These cymbals have a large raw bell and a medium weight giving them an enhanced projection with a medium sustain. Nice and crisp when closed but a nice wash when open that isn’t overpowering. No matter how hard you play you will still have a controlled sound. This combination gives you the sound of a pre-EQ’d cymbal. They feature dual lathing on the body of the cymbal with a raw bell.

If you are looking for a unique pair of hi-hats you are going to struggle to beat these. Weight: Medium top/ heavy bottom Sabian AAX 14” Freq Hats They are also available in 16″ for those big hi-hat lovers. The hats are loud when open and articulate when tight. Modelled on the popular X-Plosion crash cymbals, these hi-hats feature a high profile bell and have a heavier weight profile. Weight: Medium top/ heavy bottom Sabian AAX 14” X-Plosion Hi-Hat Cymbals These are designed to give clarity are every volume making them dynamic for a wide range of playing. The ridged edge on the bottom cymbals gives you maximum clarity and a strong chick when played.

The X-Celerator hi-hats feature “air wave” bottom cymbals. Weight: Thin Sabian AAX X-Celerator Hi-Hat This makes them ideal for in the studio when you are wanting the pull back on those bright tones.
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These hi-hats are available in either a natural finish showing the full beauty of the raw bell or as a brilliant finish.Īlthough these face many similar features to the medium hats, the reduced weight of the cymbal produces a darker sound. Combined with the medium weight, this gives you a pair of hi-hats that a crisp, bright and powerful. These hi-hats feature a slightly smaller and unlathed bell. This gives the cymbals a distinct look and tone. On the AAX series, you will also see that many of the cymbals feature a raw bell. When you buy a Sabian AAX cymbal you know you are getting a premium product.
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The AAX series cymbals are made from B20 bronze which is seen as the optimum blend for high-quality cymbals. This gives them their precise sound you can rely on every time you buy a Sabian AAX cymbal. Sabian AAX cymbals are machine-made like the AA (automatic anvil) series. If you are looking for earthy cymbals with more character from Sabian, we recommend checking out the HH series. They have a clean and precise sound making them perfect for modern music. This could be anything from mainstream pop to rock all the way through to extreme metal. Sabian AAX cymbals are designed to be versatile for a range of modern music. What style of music are Sabian AAX cymbals for? What style of music are Sabian AAX cymbals for?.Be careful not to position the hi-hat microphone close to the area where air currents are created by the opening and closing of the hi-hat.It is good practise to keep the hi-hat microphone hidden by the hi-hat shell to separate it away from the snare, helping avoid an unnecessary spill.

Point the head of the microphone at a slight angle, close to the area where the drummer impacts the hi-hat with the stick. Position the microphone above the hi-hat, facing down, at a distance anywhere between 5-25cm.
