DW SMRKC15VA Adjustable V Rack Clamp with Ratchet
The SMRKC15VA is a drum rack clamp that mounts a cymbal, tom or accessory arm anywhere on a 1.5 in rack tube, and its V clamp can be angled. It is the adjustable-angle version of the standard rack clamp: you choose it when the arm has to come in at an angle.
What sets it apart
- Place it anywhere on a 1.5 in rack bar
- V clamp with adjustable angle
- Takes a cymbal, tom or accessory arm
- Lets an arm leave the plane of the bar
- A single adjustment point, easy to keep an eye on
- Chrome finish
When the arm has to leave the plane of the bar
A fixed clamp dictates the direction: the arm comes out perpendicular to the bar, in its plane. As long as the setup follows that logic, all is well.
There are cases, though, where the arm has to angle down to reach a low percussion piece, or rise up to clear a drum. Angling the clamp solves these situations without adding an extra part or extending the structure.
One adjustment, and what to expect from it
This clamp does not stack up joints: the clamp angles, and that is one point. That is intentional, because every extra adjustment adds a place where the setup can shift under playing.
The right way to use it, then, is to leave the fine adjustment to the arm itself, which has its own, and use the clamp's angle only for the general direction.
How to choose it over the toothed tilter clamp
The manufacturer describes both clamps the same way on the essentials: V clamp adjustable in angle, placed anywhere on a 1.5 in tube. The documentation also gives the toothed ratchet version a tilter that allows fine adjustment once the clamp is locked.
The choice comes down to this: if you want to correct the angle once seated behind the kit, the toothed tilter version has that documented advantage. For a direction decided at setup, this one is enough.
Specifications
| Tube size | 1.5 in rack |
|---|---|
| Where it goes | Anywhere on the bar |
| Clamp | V clamp, adjustable angle |
| What it holds | Cymbal, tom or accessory arm |
What it is for
- Angling an arm down toward a low percussion piece
- Moving a cymbal out of the plane of the bar
- Clearing a drum without adding a connector
- Pointing a mount toward the drummer
- Completing a rack where all the fixed clamps are already in place
Compare with other manufacturers
There are many adjustable rack clamps; here is where they differ:
| Manufacturer | Their equivalent | Where it differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Adjustable-angle rack clamps | Range of angle varies from one line to another |
| Tama | Articulated rack clamps | Wider locking steps on some parts |
| Pearl | Adjustable rack clamps | Sized for the brand's own bars |
Frequently asked questions
- Should I get this instead of a fixed rack clamp?
- Only if the arm needs to come in at an angle. On a setup where everything comes out perpendicular to the bar, a fixed clamp is stiffer and simpler.
- Does the angle lock firmly?
- Yes, once tightened. As with any joint, it is worth checking before you play, along with the other clamps.
- Can it go at the end of the bar?
- It is designed to clamp along the length of the tube. For the end of a bar, a clamp designed for that position works better.
- Will it hold a tom arm?
- Yes, as well as a cymbal or accessory arm. For a heavy load, a dedicated tom clamp offers a joint designed for that weight.
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