RTOM Moongel Damper Pads

Placement is the control. Stick a pad on the head or cymbal and move it around until the overtone you don't want drops away. RTOM's guide for maximum damping on a drum head is one pad at 12 o'clock and a second at 3 or 9 o'clock; for a lighter touch, cut a pad in half, or bend one against the rim so that only half of it touches the head. The pads work on batter and resonant heads and on cymbals. A bass drum takes a lot more gel to get the same result, and Moongel performs at its best on a drum that is already tuned.

When the pads pick up dust and lose their grip, wash them in water with a drop of washing-up liquid, shake off the excess and leave them to air dry. The pack comes in its own plastic carrying case, which is where RTOM says the pads should travel between gigs, so they stay clean in a stick bag or fly pack and make an easy spare for changeovers and sessions. Keep them out of a hot car and away from small children: the gel is non-toxic but is a choking hazard.

Specifications

• Contents: 6 gel pads in a durable plastic carrying case
• Pad shape: rectangular strips; can be cut in half
• Use on: drum heads, cymbals and most other percussion
• Material: non-toxic thermal elastic polymer gel; self-adhesive, washable and reusable
• Care: wash in water with a drop of washing-up liquid; air dry only
• Made in: USA