DW MFG MDD Two-Leg Hi-Hat Stand, Cobalt
The MDD HH2 Cobalt is a two-leg, direct pull hi-hat stand, anodized blue. It has an offset cymbal seat: the plate that holds the bottom cymbal can shift slightly, and that offset fixes a sound problem many drummers put up with without ever naming it.
What sets it apart
- Offset cymbal seat, adjustable side to side
- Cures the air lock between the two cymbals
- Anodized Cobalt colour
- Two legs, compatible with the left half of a double pedal
- Direct pull with selectable action
- Cut-out aluminum footboard
Air lock, and how to get rid of it
When two perfectly parallel cymbals close on each other, the air trapped between them cannot escape. The result is a flat, dull sound that lacks body, and a sticky feeling under your foot when it opens.
Shifting the bottom seat slightly breaks that parallel. Air escapes from one side, the closed sound gets its crisp chick back, and the hi-hat opens without resistance. It is a correction of a millimetre or two that completely changes the result.
Setting the offset by ear
There is no universal position: it depends on the cymbals' profile, their curvature and the weight of the pair. The method is trial and error, and quick. Close with your foot, listen, shift one notch, close again.
You recognize the right setting by two signs. The closed sound becomes dry and short instead of muffled, and your foot no longer feels a sticky resistance as it lets go. Once found, that setting stays put until you change cymbals.
A part that ages well in blue
The cymbal seat takes the weight and vibration of the bottom cymbal with every stroke, and its felt flattens over time. It is a wear part that gets replaced, while its support has to stay perfectly flat.
A support machined from aluminum and anodized does not warp or rust under the felt — two common faults on stamped, chrome-plated sheet metal seats.
Specifications
| Cymbal seat | Offset, adjustable position |
|---|---|
| Problem solved | Airtight seal between the two cymbals |
| Colour | Anodized Cobalt |
| Legs | Two |
| Drive | Direct pull |
| Action | Selectable |
What it is for
- A closed hi-hat that sounds too flat or muffled
- Heavy cymbals that stick together when closed
- Setups with a double pedal, with no leg in the way
- An all-blue look, from the hi-hat stand to the pedals
- Studio work, where the clarity of the closed hi-hat is critical
Compare with other manufacturers
How other manufacturers handle the bottom cymbal seat:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | HS1200 | Seat tilts on a ball joint rather than shifting sideways |
| Tama | Iron Cobra Lever Glide | Adjustable seat tilt, a different correction principle |
| Pearl | Eliminator Demon Drive | Fine tilt seat, adjusted by a screw under the plate |
| Gibraltar | 9707 Series | Classic felt seat, correction made by tilting the rod |
Frequently asked questions
- Why does my closed hi-hat sound dull?
- Often because the two cymbals close perfectly flat and trap the air. A slight offset fixes the problem.
- How do I know the offset is right?
- The closed sound becomes dry and short, and your foot no longer feels a sticky resistance when you release.
- Do I need to redo this setting often?
- No. It holds as long as you do not change your pair of cymbals.
- Can the seat felt be replaced?
- Yes, it is a common wear part; the machined support itself does not warp.
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