DW 9550 Universal Remote Hi-Hat with Auxiliary Pedal
The 9550 is a remote hi-hat operated by a universal linkage rather than a cable. The manufacturer credits it with very fast response and an effortless feel, and the system mounts equally well to the drummer's left or right.
What sets it apart
- Universal linkage, two extension rods included
- Auxiliary pedal included
- MG1 and MG2 mounting clamps included
- Mounts to the drummer's left or right
- 1 in upper tube, 1-1/4 in base tube
- Heavy-gauge steel, built-in vise memory lock
- Side adjustment for the bottom cymbal
Main hi-hat or auxiliary hi-hat, your choice
The manufacturer presents the 9550 as a multi-position hi-hat: it becomes the main hi-hat when set up in the usual spot, or an auxiliary hi-hat when placed on the other side, for secondary closed sounds and effects cymbals.
What makes both uses possible is the universal linkage and its two extension rods: the distance between the pedal and the mechanism is chosen at setup, instead of being dictated by a vertical tube.
Universal means reversible
The linkage mounts on either side. A left-handed drummer can put the pedal on the right; a right-handed drummer can set up a second hi-hat on the right and play it with the right foot between bass drum strokes. The two included extension rods cover the usual distances.
The built-in vise memory lock holds the exact position, which matters on a setup you rebuild every night: an auxiliary hi-hat put back in the wrong spot plays wrong under the foot.
What is in the box
The auxiliary pedal, the two MG1 and MG2 clamps and the two linkage extension rods are included. The manufacturer specifies a 1 in upper tube and a 1-1/4 in base tube, in other words heavy-gauge steel where the load goes.
The side-mounted cymbal seat lets you adjust the bottom cymbal angle without taking anything apart, as on the conventional hi-hat stands in the same series.
Specifications
| Drive | Universal linkage with two extension rods |
|---|---|
| Pedal | Auxiliary, included |
| Clamps | MG1 and MG2, included |
| Upper tube | 1 in |
| Base tube | 1-1/4 in |
| Memory lock | Built-in vise memory lock |
| Placement | Left or right of the drummer |
What it is for
- A second hi-hat played actively, not just held open
- Left-handed drummers on a right-handed kit
- Setups with two hi-hats, left and right
- Hybrid electronic kits with an acoustic hi-hat
- Stages where the hi-hat has to sit somewhere other than its usual spot
Compare with other manufacturers
Other remote hi-hat systems:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Rod-linked hi-hat | Fixed rod length, no extension included |
| Gibraltar | Rigid-link hi-hat | Designed to mount on one side only |
| Pearl | 1030 Series cable hi-hat | Flexible drive, freer routing |
| Yamaha | Auxiliary hi-hat | Pedal sold separately from the mechanism |
Frequently asked questions
- Why a linkage instead of a cable?
- The manufacturer highlights the very fast response and effortless feel of its universal linkage, with the cymbals placed wherever you want.
- Is the pedal included?
- Yes, along with two linkage extension rods and the two mounting clamps.
- Can I set it up to the right of the drummer?
- Yes. That is what universal means here: the system mounts on either side.
- Can it be used as the main hi-hat?
- Yes. The manufacturer describes it as a multi-position main hi-hat as much as an auxiliary hi-hat.
Avis clients
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