Has Anyone Used This Method?

Robearto4 · 9th February 2007

To make a port hole in your kick drum?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJK2Y-uU9M

Hah, it looks like it works pretty well. I think I may just try this out.

Sid Menon · 9th February 2007

My drummer does it this way. It's the easiest, quickest way. If you get it hot enough it's great. If it's not hot enough though, it can come out jagged. Also you have to make sure the tension on the head is the same as how it will be played, otherwise if you tighten it after you burn the hole, it can turn out asymmetrical or crack. It's all very scientific, you see

Robearto4 · 9th February 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Menon

My drummer does it this way. It's the easiest, quickest way. If you get it hot enough it's great. If it's not hot enough though, it can come out jagged. Also you have to make sure the tension on the head is the same as how it will be played, otherwise if you tighten it after you burn the hole, it can turn out asymmetrical or crack. It's all very scientific, you see

I see. It looks like it works great...

I should try this out...

whoriental · 10th February 2007

That was a very good idea.

Mr. Man · 12th February 2007

Is there a specific area where you should cut the hole? Center, off center, side, somewhere in the middle??
Does it depend on the music to be played or size of the kick (resonant frequencies)?

warhead · 12th February 2007

The bigger the hole the less rebound / resonance you're going to get. Placing it off to the side probably (guessing here but I am a drummer also) retains a bit more of the rebound since the blast of air would be more directed towards the center once you hit the beater. Having a hole bigger than about 6" or so is not much different (if any) than just having no resonant head at all.

It's much easier to mic a drum if you have cut the hole in the center.

War

soundguydave · 12th February 2007

That hole is too small, I prefer the kit that mounts inside the drum, then you don't need a hole at all. They are really cool and make it a breeze for your live sound guy.

davenutz · 12th February 2007

that method has been working for me, as a drum tech for the last 6 years. I like to use a slightly larger can, and an electric stove tends to work better and not create as many problems with lighting your kitchen on fire.

off center, but at middle height seems to work best...about 3 o'clock.

9th February 2007	#1
Robearto4 Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 110 Thread Starter	Has Anyone Used This Method? To make a port hole in your kick drum? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJK2Y-uU9M Hah, it looks like it works pretty well. I think I may just try this out. __________________ Robearto's MySpace \| Rob Rice Music

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Mr. Man Gear maniac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Is there a specific area where you should cut the hole? Center, off center, side, somewhere in the middle?? Does it depend on the music to be played or size of the kick (resonant frequencies)? __________________ Mr. Man

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warhead Jai guru deva om Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11,910	The bigger the hole the less rebound / resonance you're going to get. Placing it off to the side probably (guessing here but I am a drummer also) retains a bit more of the rebound since the blast of air would be more directed towards the center once you hit the beater. Having a hole bigger than about 6" or so is not much different (if any) than just having no resonant head at all. It's much easier to mic a drum if you have cut the hole in the center. War __________________ Warren Dent - Owner of: www.ZenProAudio.com Where You Get Gear Now & Zen Email via Gearslutz

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9th February 2007	#2
Sid Menon Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 96	My drummer does it this way. It's the easiest, quickest way. If you get it hot enough it's great. If it's not hot enough though, it can come out jagged. Also you have to make sure the tension on the head is the same as how it will be played, otherwise if you tighten it after you burn the hole, it can turn out asymmetrical or crack. It's all very scientific, you see

10th February 2007	#4
whoriental Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sallaD, TX Posts: 155	That was a very good idea.

12th February 2007	#7
soundguydave Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 495	That hole is too small, I prefer the kit that mounts inside the drum, then you don't need a hole at all. They are really cool and make it a breeze for your live sound guy.

12th February 2007	#8
davenutz Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York CIty Posts: 276	that method has been working for me, as a drum tech for the last 6 years. I like to use a slightly larger can, and an electric stove tends to work better and not create as many problems with lighting your kitchen on fire. off center, but at middle height seems to work best...about 3 o'clock.