Pearl Mute OM1
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- External mounting on the hoop: quick installation without modifying the shell or the drumhead
- Precise adjustment of the felt pressure and positioning to control the damping
- Effective harmonic control: reduces excessive resonances while preserving the attack
- Versatile: suitable for both snare drums and toms in the studio, rehearsals, or on stage
Manufacturer Information
Pearl Drums Hardware
https://www.pearldrum.com
info@pearl-music.jp
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Algam SAS
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The external felt mute follows the tradition of "on-demand" damping solutions: it allows control over resonance without using adhesive gels or tape on the drumhead. Its positioning is clear: a simple, adjustable, and reversible option to quickly refine tuning and achieve a more controlled sound.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This mute is intended for both beginner drummers looking to tame intrusive harmonics and intermediate and advanced players seeking consistent control from kit to kit. Ideal for pop, rock, funk, variety, and gospel, it facilitates a cleaner and more articulate sound, particularly useful in recording or on reverberant stages.
Technical specifications
| Category | Mute | Use | Tom |
| Type | Mute | Material | steel |
| Positioning | external | Attachment | on the snare drum or tom hoop |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
This drum mute effectively attenuates harmonics and produces a dry snare sound. Customers said it's "easy to install" and "quick to mount and adjust." All reviews are positive (4-5 stars), praising its ease of use and performance. Shoppers found it matches the description and delivers satisfactory results for controlling drum overtones.
Review highlights
- “Essential for attenuating harmonics and gives a dry sound to the snare drum”
- “Matches description, easy to install”
- “Quick mounting, quick adjustment, ok result”
Based on 5 reviews
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- 4 stars, 2 reviews
- 3 stars, 0 reviews
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Indispensable for attenuating harmonies and giving a dry snare drum sound
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Complies with the description, easy to install.
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Quick assembly, adjustment too, result ok
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very satisfied with my order
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Easy to set up
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Pearl Sourdine OM1 compatible with toms?
This mute is designed for use on toms and attaches to the rim.
How to adjust the damping of a tom using a felt mute?
The pressure adjustment allows modulation of the felt's contact with the drumhead. Light pressure preserves more openness, while stronger pressure shortens the sustain.
Can harmonics be reduced without applying gel on the drumhead?
The external attachment to the rim avoids the need for adhesive gels or strips placed on the drumhead.
What sound does an external felt mute bring to a tom?
The felt reduces excessive harmonics for a cleaner attack and better controlled resonance. The felt placement allows targeting the contact area on the drumhead. The sound becomes shorter and drier as pressure is increased.
What material is this tom mute made of?
The structure is stated to be steel, with a damping element made of felt.
