Zildjian A New Beat 15" Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
The A New Beat 15" is a larger-than-standard pair of hi-hat cymbals, for the drummer whose 14" gets lost in the band's volume. One more inch means a lower sound, a bigger chick and an open hi-hat that fills the room.
What sets it apart
- 15" diameter for more body and volume
- Medium top, heavy bottom, like the 14" New Beat
- Stick definition rated 8 out of 10 by Zildjian
- Lower sound than the 14" version (brightness 6 against 8)
When to move up to 15"
A 15" hi-hat makes sense when the room is big, the amps push hard or you like a wide, thick open hi-hat. According to Zildjian, a larger diameter plays louder and goes lower, at the cost of a slightly less snappy response. Definition, however, stays the same as the 14": the pattern remains readable.
The same build, another scale
You get the symmetrical hammering and wide lathing groove of the New Beat family. The heavy bottom supports the top and keeps the chick firm, even when your foot plays quarter notes under a busy chorus.
Specifications
| Diameter | 15" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium top, heavy bottom |
| Contents | Pair (top and bottom) |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Brightness | 6/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 8/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- Rock and loud music, where a 14" lacks body
- Wide open hi-hat for choruses and heavy grooves
- Stages with no drum miking
Compared with other manufacturers
At 15", these hi-hats from other makers also keep a heavier bottom:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A New Beat | 15" | Lower, bigger chick |
| Sabian | HHX Groove Hats | 15" | Funk and R&B |
| Paiste | Formula 602 Classic Medium Hi-Hat | 15" | Warm, suited to the studio |
| Dream | Energy Hi-Hats | 15" | Raw bottom, bright wash |
Frequently asked questions
- New Beat or K series hi-hats?
- Zildjian hammers the A series in a symmetrical pattern and the K series randomly. Random hammering darkens the sound and adds overtones. The New Beat therefore stays brighter and more cutting than a K hi-hat.
- Do cymbals sound better with age?
- Zildjian says so for its cast cymbals: their rich, full-bodied sound improves with age. A hi-hat played for years gains character.
- How do you put hi-hat cymbals together?
- Place the heavier cymbal on the bottom, on the stand's cup, then fix the lighter one to the clutch on the rod. On this pair, the heavy bottom is the lower cymbal.
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