Evans 20" dB Zero Bass Drum Head

The Evans dB Zero is a single-ply mesh bass drum head engineered for ultra-low volume without sacrificing response or feel. Built from Evans' ShockWeave Mesh™ technology, it's designed for drummers who need to practise at conversation level or integrate acoustic drums into electronic trigger setups. This 20" head fundamentally shifts what's possible for players working in noise-restricted environments.

Constructed as a 14-mil single-ply mesh, the dB Zero delivers near-silent beater strike while maintaining sufficient rebound and sensitivity for dynamics and ghost notes. The mesh design eliminates the pitched ring of traditional drum heads, absorbing impact energy rather than projecting it. Level 360 Technology ensures consistent performance across the head's entire playing surface, reducing dead zones and hotspoots that plague some practice heads. The thinness of the material keeps tension requirements moderate, reducing stress on bearing edges.

Practical applications extend beyond bedroom practise: the dB Zero excels in studio settings where live drum recordings need isolation from external noise, and in live rigs paired with electronic pads for triggers or hybrid kits. The silent strike makes it possible to rehearse full-power technique and muscle memory without external limitations, a critical advantage for developing consistency in timing and control.

Features

• Single-ply mesh construction delivers ultra-low volume output
• ShockWeave Mesh™ technology minimises pitched resonance
• 14-mil thickness reduces bearing edge load
• Level 360 Technology ensures consistent playing surface response
• 20" diameter fits standard bass drum configurations
• Silent beater strike ideal for trigger-based setups
• Practise-grade head enables full-power technique in restricted spaces
• Eliminates dead zones common to budget practice heads