Detail 01
Black dot in the center
Extra film under the stick zone shortens sustain, tames overtones, and takes the hardest hits.
Product detailSKU #1274034490763
RemoControlled Sound Black Dot Batter Head - 8 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
8-inch two-ply batter head with a center black dot for a controlled, short attack. For small rack toms where you want less ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small rack toms needing tight, dry response for fast fills
- Studio sessions where long tom sustain causes mic bleed
- Drummers who currently muffle toms with tape or gel dots
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing open, singing tom sustain
- Snare, bass drum, or any drum other than an 8-inch tom
- Anyone wanting bright, thin single-ply attack
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Controlled Sound series
Focused, punchy note with less ring than an open head, so toms cut without washing out.
Detail 03
Batter head
This is the top head you strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Detail 04
8 in. size
Head diameter must match the drum shell exactly. An 8-inch drum takes an 8-inch head, no rounding.
Detail 05
Black finish
Cosmetic. Darker look under stage lighting; no change to the sound versus a clear or coated version.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. Drum key, hoop, and lugs not included
- 02Measure your shell diameter, not the old head's printed number, if unsure
- 03New heads stretch. Expect to retune after the first playing session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit an 8-inch tom?
Yes. It is sized for an 8-inch drum. Head diameter matches the shell measurement, so an 8-inch shell takes this head.
02Can I use it on the bottom of a tom?
It is built as a batter head for the striking side. Resonant heads are thinner and a different product.
03Will it sound drier than my stock head?
Yes. The center dot and Controlled Sound design cut overtones and shorten sustain compared to an open single-ply head.
04Do I need a drum key to install it?
Yes. You remove the hoop, swap the head, and retension the lugs. A drum key is not included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
