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Controlled Sound Clear Black Dot is a single ply 10-mil clear head with a 5-mil black dot bonded to the centre, giving focused midrange tones with a well-defined attack. The outer area keeps the tone and sensitivity of a single-ply head while the centre dot adds durability and controls overtones.
Single ply everywhere it matters, reinforced exactly where the stick lands.
The Controlled Sound Clear Top Black Dot drumheads feature focused midrange tones with a well-defined attack. Constructed with 1-ply of 10-mil Clear film and a 5-mil Top Black Dot, Controlled Sound Clear Black Dot drumheads provide articulate attack and projection with added durability. The drumhead's outer area offers enhanced tone and sensitivity while the center Black Dot adds durability and overtone control.
At a Glance
| Brand | Remo |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drumheads |
| Sizes available | 10 in, 12 in, 13 in, 14 in, 16 in |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Warranty | Remo limited warranty against manufacturing defects |
What Does the Black Dot Actually Do?
It reinforces the centre of the head where the stick strikes, extending life significantly, and it damps overtones from that point outward. The area outside the dot stays single ply, so the head keeps its sensitivity and tone.
Top Dot or Bottom Dot, What Is the Difference?
A top dot sits on the playing surface and gives more attack and articulation along with the durability. A bottom dot sits underneath, so the stick contacts bare film and the feel stays closer to a standard head while still gaining durability.
Who Uses Controlled Sound?
Drummers who want single-ply tone and sensitivity but keep breaking heads, and players who want a defined attack without the damped feel of a two-ply head.
Why Remo
Remo has made drumheads in the United States since 1957, when Remo Belli replaced calfskin with Mylar and ended the problem that had defined drumming until then: a head that changed pitch with the weather. Every major head design since has come out of that company, and the Ambassador remains the most widely used drumhead in the world. Remo also builds world percussion, marching heads and the Acousticon shells used across its drum circle range.