Join the team from our sister-site Drummer’s Review as they take a look at a Raven Series Snare Drum from British Drum Co. Filmed August 2025.
Specs:
Size: 14″ x 6″
Shell: 10-ply, 6mm, 100% Scandinavian Birch
Bearing Edges: 45˚ top & bottom
Finish: Black Ash
Lugs: 10 Heads:
BDC Overhead Drumheads
Price:
£338.29*
(*all prices correct at time of filming – August 2025)
British Drum Co Says…”RAVEN is our best value snare drum, constructed from 100% Scandinavian Birch and featuring our Palladium hardware throughout. A sensational Black Ash outer veneer, 10 ply 6mm shell and 45 degree bearing edges give this pro-level drum a look and sound all of its own.
Cutting high frequencies and balanced low- and mid-tones make this RAVEN snare a welcome addition to any drum collection. Equally at home, on stage, or in the studio, RAVEN’s tuning flexibility ensures a performance that can be matched to any musical situation.“
More Details:
https://www.britishdrumco.com/snaredrums/raven
Be sure to catch British Drum Co. at The UK Drum Show this October…tickets available HERE
Recording Details:
Filmed at Cube Studios, Cornwall, August 2025.
Microphone selection:
Kick In – SE BL8 (classic character on switch)
Kick Out – V KICK (classic character on both switches)
Snare Top – V7X
Snare Bottom – VBEAT
Hi-Hats / Ride – SE8
Overheads – RN17 – stereo – spaced pair
Room Mics – RNR1 – stereo – XY
***HUGE THANKS TO SE MICROPHONES FOR SUPPLYING THE MICS USED IN THIS REVIEW***
Processing Details:
Recorded through SSL Origin preamps with no EQ
Mixed using only fab-filter pro Q3 for EQ and pro C2 for compression (lightly on kick and snare)
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