Originally Posted by
dangermoney
I agree with this. I've recorded using Zildjian A cymbals before and if mic'd and mixed correctly, they will work in a variety of contexts even Blues. I believe it's safe to say that the Zildjian A New Beats might just arguably be the most recorded hi hats in the history of recorded music.
If you decide to check into these, make sure you look at the 2013 'Big A' Redesigned A series cymbals as their weights and profiles are scaled back to what they were in the 70s/80s before they started getting thick, heavy, and clanky. These redesigned As feel good under the stick and don't take a lot of effort to open them up. As for rides, check out the standard 20" or 22" K ride which works great for Blues and other 'Roots' music.
I believe there is a special prepackaged 'recording' cymbal pack available that consists of a set of 14" A New Beat hats, 16"/18" A Thin crashes, and a 22" K dry ride of some sort at a great price point.
Just curious though ... have you thought about searching the recording forums to get an idea about what these guys are using for in house cymbals?
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