Paiste 101 Brass 14 Hi-Hat – Hi-Hat Cymbal

Product Overview

The Paiste 101 Brass 14 Hi-Hat is a 14" Hi-Hat from the 101 Brass series. Manufactured from MS63 brass alloy, it features a Medium weight and Medium volume configuration with a balanced, controlled sonic character suitable for a broad range of playing situations.

Its tonal character is medium bright, clean and focused. The narrow frequency range and clean frequency mix help maintain a controlled and clearly defined sound within a mix. An even, balanced feel, lively response and Medium sustain provide versatile performance for rhythmic articulation as well as open Hi-Hat techniques.

When played open, the Hi-Hat delivers a bright, full and controlled open sound. Closed playing produces a mellow, defined chick sound. These characteristics make the model a controllable all-round Hi-Hat for different musical styles and playing situations.

Features

• 14" Hi-Hat
• 101 Brass series
• MS63 brass alloy
• Medium weight
• Medium volume
• Medium-bright tonal character
• Clean and focused sound
• Narrow frequency range
• Clean frequency mix
• Balanced stick sound
• Lively response intensity
• Medium sustain
• Soft chick sound
• Medium feel
• Bright, full and controlled open sound
• Mellow and defined chick sound
• Even and balanced feel
• Controllable Hi-Hat for all-round playing

Technical Specifications

• Model: 101 Brass Hi-Hat
• Series: 101 Brass
• Product Type: Hi-Hat
• Sizes: 13", 14"
• Size of this model: 14"
• Material / Alloy: MS63 Brass
• Weight: Medium
• Volume: Medium
• Sound Color: Medium
• Frequency Range: Narrow
• Frequency Mix: Clean
• Stick Sound: Balanced
• Response Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Medium
• Chick Sound: Soft
• Feel: Medium
• Sound Character: Medium bright, clean, focused
• Open Sound: Bright, full, controlled
• Chick Character: Mellow, defined
• Application Character: Controllable hi-hat for all-round playing

Connections and Controls

The Paiste 101 Brass 14 Hi-Hat is a passive acoustic percussion instrument and therefore has no electronic inputs or outputs, power connection or dedicated control interface.

The Hi-Hat is controlled mechanically through the interaction of the top and bottom cymbals on a Hi-Hat stand. Closed, partially open and open positions provide different articulation and chick sounds depending on pedal pressure and playing technique.

Body and Construction

The 14" Hi-Hat is manufactured from MS63 brass alloy. Its overall weight is classified as Medium. The construction provides an even and balanced feel, lively response and Medium sustain.

Its tonal structure is Medium bright, clean and focused. The narrow frequency range and clean frequency mix help maintain a focused sound, while open playing produces a bright, full and controlled character.

Applications

• Acoustic drum kits
• Live performance
• Rehearsal and practice
• Studio and recording applications
• Rhythmic patterns
• Closed Hi-Hat articulation
• Open Hi-Hat transitions
• All-round use across different musical styles