Zildjian ALCHEM-E Midnight

Inside the ear cups of the Zildjian ALCHEM‑E are dynamically driven 40mm drivers: They reproduce audio across a frequency range of 8Hz to 40kHz, covering both deep bass and very fine high-end detail. The maximum sound pressure level goes up to 94dB SPL. Wireless connectivity is handled via Bluetooth 5.3, with a range of up to 15 metres. For added flexibility, there's also an aux input for wired operation. Another practical feature is what Zildjian calls Play‑Along mode, actually part of the two-stage noise cancelling system: Here, some of the surrounding sound remains audible, allowing a backing track to be combined with the sound of the drums themselves. This is a clear advantage for drummers, and it will also benefits vocalists and so on, as their own timing and timbre remain directly audible.

The Avedis Zildjian company is one of the world's oldest manufacturers of musical instruments. In addition to cymbals and gongs, the Zildjian range also includes drumsticks, percussion mallets, and accessories. The company's history dates back to 1618, when an Armenian, Avedis Zildjian, made his first cymbals from tin, copper, and silver near Constantinople. In the early 20th century, the company moved its headquarters to the United States, where a short time later the era of big bands and Swing music began. Zildjian worked closely with the most famous drummers of that era and over the decades earned an excellent reputation among Jazz drummers. Since Ringo Starr led the way more recently, Zildjian cymbals have also become increasingly popular among Rock drummers, and today the range includes cymbals for every conceivable genre, ranging from affordable entry-level cymbals to handmade models of the very highest quality.