Paiste Signature Reflector 18 Heavy Full Crash Cymbal

Paiste Signature Reflector 18 Heavy Full CrashFeaturesSize 18Weight medium heavyVolume medium low to very loudStick Sound silvery hissingIntensity livelySustain medium longBell Character integratedDescriptionSound Character Bright explosive full sparkling warmWide frequency range fairly clean mixEven giving feel with a powerful attack sharp response and a nice sparkling fadeA strong full durable and cutting crash with radiant soundPaiste Signature Reflector CymbalsPaiste first pioneered this featured production process with our innovative Reflector Cymbals back in the 1980s Unlike modern high speed buffing methods Paiste Reflector Cymbals employ a proprietary surface treatment technique that generates a smooth luminous shimmering finish without producing high levels of heat which can substantially alter the natural condition of the bronze metal and dampen the cymbal soundAlloyProprietary Signature BronzeApplicationsMost volume settings Live and recording Wide range of music styles such as Pop Rock Hard Rock Heavy Metal Funk RB Classic Avantgarde Big Band Country Blues and GospelSoundPaistes Signature Reflector cymbals basically share the same overall sonic parameters feel and function as corresponding Signature models with a regular lathed finish The general effect of the Reflector finish on these cymbals is very subtle and may be summarized as follows The sonic timbre and color of these instruments is somewhat lower which makes the cymbals feel a bit darker The frequency range is wider due to the lower pitch of the fundamental note and higher overtones at the upper end of the frequency spectrum The frequency mix is cooler and cleaner as the high middle and lower frequencies are more distinctly layered due to the less dominant character of the middle layer the voice of the cymbal The stick sound and bell character tend to be slightly more distinct and separated while the HiHat chick sound tends to be a bit softer warmer and more compact The duration of the cymbals sustain is relatively similar however the midrange frequencies fade faster The overall feel is substantially the same except Crashes and Chinas tend to feel a bit softer and more controllable Weight volume range transient response and dynamic intensity are close to identical