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Zikit Pro Kit

Snare Diameter Range System Add-on for 14-inch Snares, Chrome Hardware, 2.5mm Stainless Steel Sliders
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Two New Diameters for Your Snare!

Say goodbye to the expense and inefficiency of swapping snares when you need to cater your sound to different songs — enter the Pro-Kit snare range system from Zikit! This feature is the perfect add-on to your 14-inch snare, offering a simple crank mechanism for flawless diameter transitions. Want to bring out some serious midrange? No problem. What about a truly snappy strike? Done! Whenever you need a slightly less full sound from your snare, the Pro-Kit equips your drum with two additional diameter settings including 10-inch and 12-inch, safely pushing the boundaries of your standard snare’s tonal capabilities. And you can be sure the Pro-Kit won’t crack under pressure thanks to its high-impact PA rims, allowing you to maintain the playing style you love worry-free. Additionally, the 2.5mm stainless steel sliders and brushed chrome matte hardware complete the sophisticated look of this system that fits comfortably and discretely into your 14-inch snare shell. At Sweetwater, we always love to see revolutionary designs that make performing and recording easier on the player — and the Zikit Pro-Kit really fits the bill!

Zikit Pro-Kit Features:

  • Fits your 14-inch diameter snare drum
  • Effortless crank operation for smooth diameter transitions
  • Unveils an additional 10-inch and 12-inch snare diameter for great midrange and snappier response
  • High-impact PA rim provides tremendous performance durability
  • 2.5mm stainless steel sliders and chrome hardware pieces look fantastic and fit comfortably

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Snare Diamter Range System
  • Compatibility: 14" Snares
  • Material: Aluminum, StainlessSteel
  • Size: 10"/12"
  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ZDPKV21

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Rated 5/5

GREAT PRODUCT

Not gonna lie, I was nervous installing this in my brand new Mapex Black Panther Persuader Snare. It took a bit due to the hammered texture of the shell. But once it was installed, I'd say it's been my best drum purchase ever. The 10" & 12" settings are great. So many ranges in snare sounds. It's great!!!!!!
Thinking of installing one in my 10 x 14 Ludwig Super Classic as well.
Rated 5/5

Amazingly effective!

I love drum gadgets and trying new products. I was admittedly skeptical of this one, and it's expensive enough to prevent me from buying it on a whim. But, after seeing some demo videos I decided to give it a try. I installed it in a Tama SLP Classic Maple 14x5.5 drum (which is an excellent all-around multipurpose snare). I can't say enough about how well the Zikit system works! The main snare sound seems unaffected. I have read other reviews stating it dries out the drum. I would imagine this is more noticeable on a metal-shelled drum than a wood one. I didn't detect a change. That being said, the 12" and 10" settings are indeed more muffled than the open 14" sound. The smaller rings do dry out the drum; which actually works as an advantage, IMO. And, it's easy to add external muffling as needed to the 14" size (I've found a Drum Taco works perfectly for this). I've also noticed that a medium-high tuning seems to work best on this particular drum for having all three sizes sound great.

I've also observed (and two local soundmen whom I trust back this up) that under a mic, once you get the drum sounding good in the PA, no changes are necessary when changing the drum's Zikit size setting. This was a big factor for me because I nearly always play mic'ed, and I didn't want to have to remember to change EQ etc. when changing the drum settings.

Overall, I am incredibly impressed, and have recommended the product to lots of drummer friends. Get one!
Rated 4/5

Interesting Innovation, but ...

I purchased and installed the Zikit in a steel snare drum. Installation was easy with the included drilling apparatus. However, it is important to make sure that the mechanical bearing edges end up sitting flush underneath the head (all the way around) for the best results.

As far as the sound, the mechanism does add a lot of weight to the drum and is attached with four pressure points inside the shell. Thus, it does make the drum sound considerably drier. I found that using an Ambassador weight batter head was needed to maintain some resonance even with the bright timbre of the steel shell.

My only concern about the design of this product is that heavy and/or repetitive hitting might cause the whole mechanism to gradually slip down into the shell and offset the mechanical bearing edges so that it doesn't work properly. It would be tedious to take the drum apart to realign the whole mechanism from time to time.
Music background: Semi-Pro
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