Die Cast vs. Triple Flange Hoops for Toms | Season Four, Episode 5

Ever since our episode comparing various hoops on a snare drum we’ve received requests for this particular experiment. It seems as though many people are deeply entrenched in their preference of specific hoop types. With the help of our friends at Pearl Drums, we set out to compare their MasterCast die cast hoops with their Super Hoop II 2.3mm triple flange hoops on a full set of toms. Stick around for the full back-to-back comparison!

Correction: Pearl MasterCast die cast hoops are made from a steel/zinc alloy, not aluminum.
Learn more about Pearl Drums: https://sladl.ink/PearlDrums

*Note: All comparisons feature the die cast hoops first

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PRODUCTION PARTNERS:
GIK Acoustics (sonic treatment): https://sladl.ink/GIK
AKG Audio (microphones): https://sladl.ink/AKG
Evans Drumheads: https://sladl.ink/EvansDrumheads
ProMark Drumsticks: https://sladl.ink/ProMarkDrumsticks

Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB & OctoPre - MacPro w/Pro Tools 12.8
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Overheads: (Matched Pair in Glyn Johns - Cardioid) AKG C414 XLS http://sladl.ink/C414XLS
Snare: AKG 460b
Toms: AKG C518M http://sladl.ink/C518M
Kick: AKG D112 https://sladl.ink/D112mkII
No EQ or compression in use with drum demos unless otherwise noted

Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra

Cymbals:
Zildjian old K 14” hihat top over Jazz Master bottom, 22” Jesse Simpson custom modified ride (old A clone)

Drumheads:
Snare: Evans UV1 / Snare Side 300
Toms: Evans G12 coated / G1 clear
Bass Drum: Evans UV EMAD / UV EQ4

Hosted by: Cody Rahn
Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media

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