20″ STRATUS DRY CRASH
The 20″ Stratus Dry Crash delivers controlled, focused articulation with rapid decay—essential for recording sessions where definition cuts through dense arrangements without excessive wash. The extra-thin profile and aggressive hammering protocol produce a dark, textured response that sits clearly in a mix while retaining musical character. This crash excels in productions demanding tight, articulate accents and predictable sustain behavior.
Tone & Sustain Character
Dark tonality and short sustain define this crash’s studio application, making it responsive to dynamic playing without lingering overtones that cloud the recording. The extra-heavy hammering and polished raw surface create a nuanced, slightly gritty texture that supports both aggressive hits and subtly shaded articulations—both tracked cleanly.
Construction & Design
Built from B20 bronze with a raw top and lathed bottom finish, this cymbal weighs approximately 1628g to 1642g depending on the individual casting. The extra-thin gauge combined with strategic hammering produces a responsive feel that translates precisely through microphones in the tracking environment.
Key Features
- 20-inch diameter
- B20 bronze construction
- Model SD2006
- Extra-thin gauge
- Extra-heavy hammering protocol
- Raw top and polished lathed bottom finish
- Dark tonality
- Short sustain with controlled decay
- Weight: 1628g–1642g
- Focused response in dense mixes
- Articulate accent cymbal
- Musical, textured character
The Stratus Dry Crash combines focused impact with precision—a crash that records with definition and sits clearly in every mix context.
