Meinl THE NIGHT
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Essential Information About The Night "Sounds of the Night" Shaker
Essential Information About The Night "Sounds of the Night" Shaker
- Nocturnal Atmospheres : designed to evoke "sounds of the night" with a rich and lively texture.
- Solid Steel Balls : precise attack, bright texture, and excellent dynamic response.
- Wooden Body : natural feel in hand and warmer sound output.
- Ergonomic Wooden Handle : comfortable grip for consistent playing, both in the studio and on stage.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Night fits within the "sounds of the night" spirit: an effect percussion instrument designed to color an arrangement, create an atmosphere, and enrich a rhythmic section with an immediately evocative timbre. Its combination of wood and steel aims for a balance between warmth and precision, making it as musical as it is expressive.
Who This Drum/Shaker Is For
This shaker is suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced players, thanks to its simple handling and natural control via the ergonomic handle. Ideal for acoustic music, pop, ambient, sound design, theater, or illustration, whenever an organic texture and subtle movements need to be added.
Features and Innovations
The solid steel balls provide a clear and consistent response, while the wooden body promotes a softer and less aggressive projection. The ergonomic wooden handle helps to control intensity, from textured whispers to more pronounced accents, without unnecessary fatigue.
Sound
The wood contributes a warmer and rounder base, with a "natural" feel that blends easily into a mix. The solid steel balls add brightness and clear definition, with a fine grain reminiscent of nocturnal rustlings. Depending on the gesture, you can achieve light layers, precise pulses, or denser rolling effects.
Technical specifications
| Instrument size | Small | Material | multiple |
| Category | handheld | Color | Orange |
| Type | effect | ||
| Balls | solid steel | Handle | ergonomic wood |
| Body | wood | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Meinl The Night Bruits De La Nuit shaker produce?
The wooden body provides a warm and rounded base, while the solid steel balls add brightness and definition. Playing can produce light layers, precise pulses, or denser rolls.
Are the balls in this shaker made of steel?
The balls are made of solid steel, offering a clear and consistent response with a fine shimmering texture.
Is this shaker suitable for beginners?
Thanks to its ergonomic wooden handle, this model is suitable for both beginners and experienced percussionists. Intensity control is naturally achieved through movement. Both marked accents and subtle textures can be produced.
For which music styles is a wood and steel shaker recommended?
This instrument fits acoustic settings, pop, ambient, sound design, theater, and illustration. Its wooden body promotes a soft projection, ideal for adding subtle movements to an arrangement.
What is the color of The Night shaker?
The listed finish is amber.



