Contemporanea CL-CA02 CAIXA METAL LIGHT 12" x 15CM 4 LUGS SNARE

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Equivalent to a snare drum in the world of Brazilian percussion, the caixa has become a staple of street ensembles. Initially associated with military bands, it was adopted by street percussion groups (batucada) in the 1950s, notably influenced by Portuguese traditions. This Light version is designed for efficiency: a direct, powerful instrument meant to be heard within a full ensemble, while remaining easy to handle.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

This caixa is aimed at beginner to intermediate percussionists who want a reliable instrument to discover or reinforce fundamentals (rolls, flams, off-beats, calls), as well as more experienced musicians seeking a snare with a strong character for street playing. It is particularly well-suited for batucada, samba reggae, adapted maracatu, and all percussion groups where a clear pulse and precise articulation are expected, even outdoors.

Features and Innovations

The Light caixa captures the spirit of a snare drum with a setup dedicated to marching percussion: a metallic snare fixed on the drumhead, combined with a nylon drumhead and a snare head. Tuning is done via 4 tension rods, a simple and quick method to adjust tension depending on the context (sharper and more precise attack, or softer and rounder feel). Its size allows for playing around the waist or on the shoulder, highly appreciated both in rehearsals and parades, when maintaining a stable posture and consistent projection is essential.

Sound Characteristics

With its thicker shell compared to other brands, this caixa produces a sound that "fills" the space more: it offers more body in the midrange and a heightened sense of power at equal dynamics. The response is clear, with a readable attack, which helps maintain a solid timekeeping within a section.

The metallic snare fixed on the drumhead provides the sharp and grainy quality typical of the caixa, perfect for highlighting rhythmic figures and calls. The nylon drumhead promotes a durable and consistent strike, while the snare head contributes to the sensitivity and characteristic vibration, resulting in a crisp, expressive, and well-projected sound outdoors.

Technical specifications

Category	Brazilian	Color	Grey
Type	caixa	Finishing	Matt
Material	nylon	Hardware	Chromed
Skin type	Plastic	Diameter	12 "
Depth	15 cm

Shell

thicker than other brands (more powerful and fuller sound)