Evans BD22EMADCT - EMAD CALFTONE 22
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Calftone series carries the number "56", a nod to the year Evans was founded. This series dives back into the aesthetics and spirit of vintage drumheads, offering a modern and reliable alternative to animal skins while maintaining a distinctly vintage sonic signature.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
The Calftone EMAD is aimed at intermediate to professional drummers seeking a warm and controlled bass drum, equally comfortable in rock, blues, soul, country, or amplified jazz. Whether in the studio or on stage, it facilitates achieving a "ready-to-mix" sound without improvised internal muffling.
Features and Innovations
Thanks to the adjustable external harmonic damper EMAD, you can fine-tune the balance between attack, low end, and definition without removing the head. The single 10 mil ply construction provides a natural playing feel and excellent clarity, while the Calftone aesthetic enhances the retro identity of your kit. The Calftone range is available from 16 to 26 inches, in standard, EQ4, or EMAD versions.
Sound Characteristics
The synthetic "calf" texture emphasizes a round, warm, and silky bass drum tone, with a less aggressive attack than a very bright head, delivering a more vintage and "wood-like" sound. The EMAD system then allows you to tighten the sound on demand: more control for precise hits, or more openness to let the sustain and low end breathe depending on tuning.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bass drum |
| Head finish | Animal type |
| Shaping | Single Ply |
| Diameter | 22 " |
| Color | Beige |
| Type | Calftone "animal" synthetic head |
| Thickness | single 10 mil ply |
| Sound orientation | warm, vintage, silky grain |
| EMAD | patented system |
| Control adjustment | allows tuning of attack and precision |
| Available diameters | from 16 to 26 inches |
| Calftone series versions | standard, EQ4, or EMAD |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Evans BD22EMADCT drumhead compatible with a 22-inch bass drum?
Its 22-inch diameter is designed for a bass drum of the same size.
What sound does a Calftone EMAD drumhead produce?
The synthetic finish resembling animal skin offers a warm and smooth texture. The attack is less aggressive than with a very glossy head, delivering a vintage tone more oriented towards wood.
How does the EMAD system work on this bass drumhead?
The patented EMAD system includes an adjustable external harmonic attenuator. It allows control adjustments without removing the drumhead. Attack and precision can thus be modified according to the desired tuning.
Is this 10 mil single-ply drumhead suitable for rock and amplified jazz?
Its 10 mil single-ply construction is suited to rock, blues, soul, country, and amplified jazz settings. It targets intermediate to professional drummers seeking a controlled bass drum sound.
Is internal muffling necessary with this EMAD drumhead?
Thanks to the external EMAD attenuator, it is possible to achieve a controlled sound without resorting to improvised internal muffling.
