SABIAN 14″ AAX Freq Hat Top
The SABIAN 14″ AAX Freq Hat captures crisp, articulate transients with exceptional clarity in the recording environment. This pair combines a medium-weight top with a heavy bottom cymbal, delivering responsive stick definition and controlled wash that cuts through dense mixes without muddiness. The dual-lathing process and raw bell construction isolate frequency content with excellent note separation, making these hats invaluable for tracking and mixing sessions demanding precision.
Recording & Mix Presence
The bright sound profile sits perfectly in recorded tracks, punching through without dominating the stereo field. The raw bell and exclusive dual-lathing process produce a focused, frequency-specific attack that translates across monitoring systems and playback formats, essential for capturing hats that survive the mix balance.
Weight & Articulation
The medium top (974g) paired with a heavy bottom (1486g) yields exceptional stick articulation and controlled decay, critical for maintaining definition during dense tracking sessions. This weight distribution allows drummers to layer hat patterns with precision, ensuring each note registers distinctly on tape without excessive wash coloring the frequency content.
Key Features
- 14″ hi-hat pair configuration
- B20 bronze alloy construction
- Medium-weight top cymbal (974 grams)
- Heavy-weight bottom cymbal (1486 grams)
- Bright sound profile
- Raw bell design
- Exclusive dual-lathing process
- Traditional finish
- AAX series sonic signature
The AAX Freq Hat serves producers and engineers tracking drums that demand defined articulation, controlled frequency response, and reliable performance across multiple session applications.
