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Since 2008, the Evans Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping system — EMAD for short — has proven a key ingredient in giving drummers a tight, controlled drum tone for the stage and studio. What began as a specialty bass drumhead has since grown to include an entire range of heads for bass drums and conversion kits.

Evans EMAD

According to Evans, the EMAD system “allows the drummer to tailor their sound between degrees of attack, sustain, and low end.” This level of customization is achieved through the use of removable foam Control Rings which rest against the batter head by way of an external plastic sleeve near the perimeter of the head. Drummers can choose the wider Control Ring for maximum control, the thinner ring for moderate control, or use the black containment sleeve alone for minimum control. Also available is the Evans EMAD resonant drumhead, which comes pre-muffled and features a 4-inch offset microphone port for easy mic access. Take it from players at Sweetwater: a set of Evans EMADs on your bass drum or conversion kick can dramatically overhaul your tone. Even lesser kick drums can sound massive miked up with the help of these specialty bass heads.

Evans EMAD Drumhead Options

There are a number of Evans EMAD drumhead options available at Sweetwater. Which head is right for your depends on your needs and application. Here are the Evans EMAD options broken down.

Evans EMAD Clear/Coated

  • 10-mil, single ply

  • The original. Offers the fullest sound of the EMAD range. Comes in classic Clear or Coated White for additional warmth.

  • Ideal for: rock and gospel

  • Sizes: 16–26inch/18–26inch

Evans EMAD UV Coated

  • 10-mil, single ply

  • This head is similar to the original EMAD Coated, only instead of the traditional coating it’s fortified with Evans’s light-cured UV coating for added longevity where your beater strikes.

  • Ideal for: rock and gospel

  • Sizes: 16–26inch 

Evans EMAD Onyx

  • 10-mil, single ply

  • Evans’s proprietary Onyx head treatment gives this EMAD a matte black finish while supplying a dark and dense sound.

  • Ideal for: rock and gospel

  • Sizes: 18–26inch

Evans GMAD Clear

  • 12-mil, single ply

  • Delivers increased punch, enhanced low end, and 20% greater durability over the original EMAD head.

  • Ideal for rock and gospel

  • Sizes: 18–26-inch

Evans EMAD Calftone

  • 12-mil single ply

  • Evans’s calfskin-inspired Calftone film gives the EMAD bass head a fresh look, a complex tone, and backward-looking fullness.

  • Ideal for rock and jazz

  • Sizes: 16–26inch

Evans EMAD2 Clear

  • 17-mil, double ply

  • This 2-ply version of the classic EMAD head gives players additional attack and durability for the stage.

  • Ideal for rock and gospel

  • Sizes: 18–26inch

Evans EMAD Heavyweight

  • 20-mil, double ply

  • Built for the heaviest hitters. Offers extreme control and durability while increasing beater focus to the max.

  • Ideal for rock and metal

  • Sizes: 18–26inch

Evans EMAD Bass Reso

  • 10-mil, single ply

  • The ideal complement to any EMAD batter head. Helps remove overring from the resonant side of the shell. A reinforced 4-inch offset microphone port makes miking onstage a snap.

  • Ideal for rock and gospel

  • Sizes: 18–26inch

Shop Evans EMAD Drumheads Online

Whether you’re stocking up on spares for the road or searching for that special drumhead for your studio kit, Sweetwater is your one-stop shop for Evans EMAD drumheads. Want to know what Evans EMAD heads we’re reaching for right now? Reach out to your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700.