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Should
I Have a Mic Hole Installed?
It is a matter of taste but we do suggest installing
a mic hole if you play bars, clubs, theaters; any place where
a sound person would mic your bass drum. You don't want some sound
guy cutting a hole in your head with his pocket knife.
Will
a Mic Hole Change The Sound?
YES
- Many rock players do prefer the quick release of air when they
kick the drum. Remember most professionl sound people can achieve
a great sound with any drum. Even drums made of cardboard!
Installation
Options
Mic Hole installation
is a professional service we provide. It's the finishing touch
and it should be done right. We are the professionals!
We offer three options listed below. We can install any of these
options into any of our products. If you don't see mic hole sizes
or options listed with a product, please just note the type, size
and color needed in the "Ordering Instructions" box
within the shopping cart when placing your order. Installation
fees apply. More Info
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Simple Mic Hole (installed)
We can install 2" to 12" size mic holes.
We suggest 4", 5" and 6" sizes. Holes smaller
than 3.5" should only be used as an air release port. We
charge a fee for these services. More
Info
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Features
• Simple Mic Holes do not add any weight to the drumhead.
• Try installing 2 or more for a unique look.
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HOLZ ® Snapperz™ (installed)
HOLZ Snapperz are a mic hole ring protector system.
When snapped together they add a cool look to your kit and also
provide rip protection. Once installed correctly, they will
NOT rattle and are permanent. We do charge a fee for this service.
More Info
We also sell HOLZ which you can install yourself. Click here
to Purchase HOLZ
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Features
• HOLZ are available in Black, White, Brass and Chrome.
• 4", 5" and 6" sizes available.
• Protects your mic hole from getting damaged.
• Try installing 2 or more for a unique look.
• Metallic color HOLZ have an electroplated finish -
will not chip.
• Easy to install yourself.
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Weight & Dimensions
• 4" size HOLZ :with ring 4.75" - 1.1oz
• 5" size HOLZ: with ring 5.75" - 1.3oz
• 6" size HOLZ: with ring 6.75" - 1.5oz
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Installation Instructions
HOLZ Snapperz are easy to install but make sure they snap
together. Once correctly installed they will NOT rattle and
are permanent.
View HOLZ Installation Instructions
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Drum O's™ (installed)
Drum Os are a mic hole ring protector system. When
snapped together they add a cool look to your kit and also provide
rip protection. Once installed correctly, they will NOT rattle
and are permanent. We do charge a fee for this service. More
Info
Drum O's are a custom order item. We do not always have them
in stock but can custom order them which takes 5 to 7 business
days. Contact us to order this product.
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Features
• Drum O's are available in Red Chrome, Green Chrome,
Blue Chrome, Purple Chrome. In the 2" size that are also
available in Sliver Chrome, Black, White and Brass.
• 2", 4", 6" and 6X4" OVAL sizes
available.
• Protects your mic hole from getting damaged.
• Try installing 2 or more for a unique look.
• Easy to install yourself.
• 6X4" OVAL Drum
Os Information
Oval HOLZ can be installed vertically or horizontally. We
can also install them at any angle. For example: We could
install a vertically placed oval and turn one of them to 2
o'clock and the other to 10 o'clock.
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Weight & Dimensions
• 2" size Drum Os: with ring 2.75" - .8 oz
• 4" size Drum Os: with ring 4.75" - 1.1oz
• 6" size Drum Os: with ring 6.75" - 1.5oz
• 6X4" OVAL Drum Os - actual size 5.75 x 3.75"
- with ring: 6.75 x 4.75" - 1.3oz
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Installation Instructions
Drum O's are easy to install but make sure they snap together.
Once correctly installed they will NOT rattle and are permanent.
View HOLZ Installation Instructions
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AQUARIAN Support Rings "Port-Holes™" (installed)
An adhesive backed Port Hole support ring cutting template.
We always install this product from the back side of the drumhead
- you will not see it once installed. If you wish for us to
install on the face side, you will need to note this when you
order. We cannot install these on the front side of Satin Finish
White Coated Heads.
We do charge a fee for this service. More
Info
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Features
• Support Rings available in black or white with a 5”
hole.
• Protects your hole from getting damaged.
• Installs on the back side of the head - you don't
see it.
• Try installing 2 or more for a unique look.
• Easy to install yourself.
Placement
Info & Chart
We
allow you to choose the placement of your mic hole, just like
the time on a clock.
Mic holes should be placed at least 1" to 3" from the
edge. We visually place the mic holes when possible. Keep in mind
how the hole placement will effect your logo or visual graphic.
Remember some of our VividHead
Catalog
designs can be rotated for better hole placement. For Example
a hole installed by us at 2 o'clock can be turned by yourself
to the 4 o'clock
when you mount the drumhead.
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Mic Hole Placement Chart
We can install
one to nine holes in some drumheads. Many patterns can be achived.
Check out the chart for all mic hole installation possibilities
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CHART
Can
I Install The Mic Hole Myself?
Yes - But we do suggest letting us do the installation because
we use professional tools that let us accurately install the mic
holes. If we make a mistake we fix it (remake the drumhead) If
you mess up the installation you will need to cut the hole larger
or order a new drumhead.
Templets
and Installation Tools
• You could install a HOLZ Snapperz. This is the easiest
way to install a hole and you don't need to have perfect cutting
craft. View HOLZ Installation
Instructions
• HOLZ Ltd makes the "Speed Cutter". We have never
used this tool but they say it works well. We do not sell the
speed cutter. Try your local drumshop.
• Aquarian makes "Port-Holes"
Support Rings. Available in black or white in a 5” size.
• We suggest using sharp NEW xacto knife blades when cutting.
Go slow to make the cleanest cuts.
• There are other ways to install mic holes. We suggest
doing a search on one of these Drum forums for answers: DrumForum.org,
Drumsmith.com
Warrranty
We warranty all of our products. More
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