Suspension System
R2 Air Tom Suspension System
Suspension System
R2 Air Tom Suspension System
Rewriting the physics of drum resonance for a fresh new tonal experience, Pearl's R2 Air Tom Suspension System elevates toms in an exclusive 2-point floating isolation platform at the top and bottom of the drum. This attains a unique sonic balance that enhances the prime sound of each drum and unites the total drum kit into a seamless, singular instrument.
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This is a new tonal frontier. This is R2 Air.
- Model Number
R2AS or R2AL ****/C
(For Size Options Refer to Table Below)
The Physics of Drum Resonance is About to Meet its Match.
For the first time, totally unrestricted, fully uninhibited, tonally uncolored sound can be drawn from mounted toms with the Pearl R2 Air Tom Suspension System. Its exclusive four-point floating isolation platform was developed following a two-year research and development journey. By understanding that every drum's best mounting point is in the CENTER of each shell, mounting weight is equally balanced across two floating points at the top and bottom of each tom. This gives true tonal separation from mounting hardware and enhances sonic output.
Sustain and tone can be fine-tuned by adding its included rubber IsoDiscs in one of four tension points. Available for both new GyroLock-L or Pearl's standard 7/8" tube arm, R2 Air improves the overall tone of the entire drum set, creates a transition bridge from toms to floor toms, and delivers optimal tone at any angle with a single point of adjustment.
- Mount
4 Points of tom mounting isolation and suspension.
- Finish
Chrome Finish
Black Chrome, Gold, Nickel, and Black Nickel (Special Order)
- Accessories
DamperDiscs
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Feature
Totally Balanced Floating Tom Mount
Pearl's R2 Air Tom Suspension System uses an exclusive Dual Arc design to relegate mounting weight to the actual center of the tom. Its exclusive floating isolation platform is split across two corresponding points at the top and bottom of the drum, for total sonic balance and consistent tone at any mounting angle.( US.PAT.11640814 )
Choice of Mounting Brackets.
R2 Air is available in a choice of Pearl's traditional 7/8" tube arm (for horizontal mounting placement) or our new GyroLock-L 12.7mm arm (for vertical mounting placement)
DamperDisks Included.
Included with the R2 Air are Pearl's totally unique DamperDisks, which allow you to customize the amount of sustain to a shorter note instead of using gel mufflers or tape. Use one DamperDisk for mild sustain reduction, and add more to any of the four pivot points reduce it further. Each DamperDisk can be placed between the bottom Radial Mount Plate and lugs to have a greater effect on the amount of sustain reduction.
ResoDisk Floating Contact Points.
Each corresponding point features lightly cushioned rubber ResoDisks, that not only separate mounting hardware from the shell, but enhance the prime sound of each drum to unite the total drum kit into a seamless, singular instrument.
Models
| Model Number (C=Chrome, B=Black, G=Gold, N=Nickel, BN=Black Nickel) | Size |
|---|---|
| R2AS080708C | 8”×7" / 8”×8" |
| R2AS100708C | 10”×7" / 10”×8" |
| R2AS120708C | 12”×7" / 12”×8" |
| R2AS100910C | 10”×9" / 10”×10" |
| R2AS120910C | 12”×9" / 12”×10 |
| R2AS130910C | 13”×9" / 13”×10" |
| R2AS140910C | 14”×9" / 14”×10" |
| R2AS131112C | 13”×11" / 13”×12" |
| R2AS141112C | 14”×11" / 14”×12" |
| R2AS151314C | 15”×13" / 15”×14" |
| R2AS161314C | 16”×13" / 16”×14" |
| Model Number (C=Chrome, B=Black, G=Gold, N=Nickel, BN=Black Nickel) | Size |
|---|---|
| R2AL080708C | 8”×7" / 8”×8" |
| R2AL100708C | 10”×7" / 10”×8" |
| R2AL120708C | 12”×7" / 12”×8" |
| R2AL100910C | 10”×9" / 10”×10" |
| R2AL120910C | 12”×9" / 12”×10" |
| R2AL130910C | 13”×9" / 13”×10" |
| R2AL140910C | 14”×9" / 14”×10" |
| R2AL131112C | 13”×11" / 13”×12" |
| R2AL141112C | 14”×11" / 14”×12" |
| R2AL151314C | 15”×13" / 15”×14" |
| R2AL161314C | 16”×13" / 16”×14" |
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