SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hats

SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hats

The 14" AAX Medium Hats capture a controlled, articulate character that cuts through dense drum recordings and sits naturally in the mix. A smaller, raw bell produces crispy, versatile response ideal for layering with kick and snare, while the thinner-sounding medium weight pairing keeps the cymbals fast and controllable under the stick for precise overdub work. The distinctly visible larger, rounder peen hammering creates complex tonal layers—brighter highs paired with nuanced low-end character—that expand creative mix options without muddying adjacent tracks.

Design & Construction

Cast from B20 Bronze (a copper, tin, and silver alloy), these hats feature SABIAN's exclusive dual-lathing process and a signature larger, rounder peen hammering style that is immediately visible across the cymbal surface. The smaller, raw bell distinguishes this pairing within the AAX line, delivering tonal complexity while maintaining the crisp articulation required in professional recording sessions and live tracking environments.

Tone & Frequency Response

The Medium top and medium-heavy bottom pairing produces a wider band of frequency response, introducing brighter highs alongside more complex lows. This balanced tonal character delivers thinner-sounding, fast-responding hi-hats that blend seamlessly into modern mixes while preserving the definition and personality needed to anchor drum takes and maintain separation across multiple kit microphones.

Key Features

• 14" diameter
• B20 Bronze construction (copper, tin, and silver alloy)
• Medium weight top – medium-heavy weight bottom pairing
• Smaller, raw bell design
• Exclusive dual-lathing process
• Larger, rounder peen hammering style
• Brilliant finish
• Crispy, versatile hi-hat response ideal for studio and stage
• Thinner-sounding profile for fast, responsive playability
• Complex tonal palette with enhanced high-frequency definition

The SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hats represent a purposeful evolution in hi-hat design, combining traditional B20 bronze craftsmanship with contemporary manufacturing innovation to deliver the tonal complexity and responsiveness that recording professionals and session drummers demand.