



PROFESSIONAL GEAR
Precision instruments and professional-grade equipment for world-class performances
SAM'S DRUM KITS
Below are the gear and setup specifications for performance stages.
SMALL STAGES
Drum Specs:
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1 DI Box
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22" Bass Drum (preferred)
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10", 12" Toms — if only one available, provide 10"
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14", 16" Floor Toms — if only one available, provide 16"
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14" Ludwig Supraphonic or 14" DW Collector's Series Maple Snare
Cymbals (Sabian HHX Complex Series preferred):
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14" Hi-Hats
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19" Crash
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22" Thin Ride
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20" Extra Thin Crash
Hardware:
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Porter & Davies Drum Throne
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(3) Heavy-Duty Boom Stands
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(2) Snare Stands — one tall
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Hi-Hat Stand
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DW 5000 Bass Drum Pedal
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Cowbell Holder
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LP Salsa Cowbell
LARGE STAGES
Preferred Drum Brands:
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DW Collector's Series
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Pearl Reference Series
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Yamaha Recording Custom Series
Drum Specs:
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Fresh Remo Emperor Heads (Clear or Coated — coated preferred)
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Bass Drum: 22" (Evans EMAD 2 Head)
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Toms: 10", 12"
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Floor Toms: 14", 16"
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Snare: 14" x 6.5" Ludwig Black Beauty or DW Solid Maple Collector Series
Cymbals (Sabian HHX Complex or Legacy Series):
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14" Hats
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19" Thin Crash
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20" Extra Thin Crash
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22" Thin Ride
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18" Crash
Hardware:
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DI Box
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DW 9000 or 5000 Kick Pedal
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(4) Heavy-Duty Boom Stands
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(1) Heavy-Duty Hi-Hat Stand
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(2) Heavy-Duty Snare Stands (one tall)
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Porter & Davies Drum Throne
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Fan
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(2) Pairs of Vic Firth 5A Barrel Sticks
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In-Ear Bodypack (if available)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Professional stage and venue requirements for optimal performance
STUDIO REQUIREMENTS
• Professional recording environment
• Quality drum microphones (minimum 8)
• Isolated drum booth preferred
• Professional mixing console
• High-quality preamps and converters
AUDIO REQUIREMENTS
• Professional sound engineer
• Quality drum microphones (minimum 8)
• In-ear monitor system
• Soundcheck time: 30 minutes minimum
• Professional mixing console

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