If you are running a 26-inch kick, you know how much air that drum moves and how easily the low end can turn boomy and unfocused without the right front head. The EMAD Resonant at this size provides built-in control through a foam dampening ring around the edge that manages low-frequency sustain and tightens up the overall decay. The single-ply construction keeps the head responsive while the dampening does the work of cleaning things up.

The 4-inch offset port gives your sound engineer a clear path to position a microphone inside the drum for isolated kick capture. That port also lets some air move, which can help with the feel of the beater stroke. The result is a warm, punchy front-of-house sound with a controlled decay that translates well whether you are on a big stage or in a small club. Much easier than stuffing a pillow inside the drum and hoping for the best.