Evans B08EC2S - EC2 SST FROSTED 08
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Essential Information About the Evans EC2 SST Drumhead
Essential Information About the Evans EC2 SST Drumhead
- Double 2x7 mil ply for excellent durability and a sharp attack
- SST ring integrated beneath the plies to control overtones without muting the shell
- More low end and punch with controlled projection, ideal for both live and studio settings
- Expanded tuning range thanks to vibration control focused on the drumhead's edge
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The EC2 SST series fits within the logic of modern drumheads designed to deliver an immediately usable sound, with precise resonance control. It positions itself as a "ready-to-mix" solution for toms, offering a balance between power, definition, and harmonic control without relying on external damping solutions.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
The Evans EC2 SST is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers who want to quickly achieve a clean and consistent sound, especially on toms. It is particularly suited for styles that require impact and clarity: rock, pop, metal, fusion, and studio contexts where consistent sound quality is essential.
Features and Innovations
Its key principle is based on Sound Shaping Technology : a ring mounted beneath the two plies that acts directly on edge vibrations. Rather than eliminating resonance, it channels it: harmonics are isolated and attenuated, the attack gains precision, and the low end is reinforced. The result is a more forgiving drumhead that facilitates tuning and opens a wider tuning range, from tight lows to more singing mids.
Sound Characteristics
With its double ply construction, the EC2 SST delivers a denser and more focused sound than a single ply head. The attack is crisp, sustain is better maintained, and the fundamental pitch stands out more, helping each tom find its place in a mix. The SST ring provides musical control: it retains liveliness and response while avoiding intrusive overtones, resulting in a deeper, punchier, and more easily controlled sound.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 8 " |
| Head finish | Frosted | Color | Transparent |
| Shaping | Twin Ply | ||
| Type | double ply drumhead | Sound | enhanced lows and attack, controlled harmonics |
| Thickness | 2x7 mil | Tuning | expanded tuning range |
| SST (Sound Shaping Technology) | integrated ring mounted beneath the two plies | Recommended application | toms (ideal for controlled sound in live and studio environments) |
| Function | vibration control at the edge, isolation and attenuation of harmonics | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Evans B08EC2S drumhead compatible with an 8-inch tom?
Its 8-inch diameter is designed for a tom of this size. It is a double-ply batter head intended for toms.
What is the thickness of this tom drumhead?
The construction consists of two 7 mil plies, a 2x7 mil configuration. This thickness promotes a dense sound with a sharp attack.
What sound does the integrated SST ring provide?
The Sound Shaping Technology ring is mounted beneath the two plies and acts on the edge vibrations. Harmonics are isolated then dampened, while the lows and attack are enhanced. This maintains a better-controlled sustain.
Is the Frosted finish transparent?
The Frosted finish specified for this drumhead is transparent in color.
For which styles is the EC2 SST Frosted 8-inch drumhead suitable?
This head is suitable for toms used in rock, pop, metal, and fusion. Its extended tuning range allows for settings from tight low tones to a more singing midrange, with controlled overtones.
