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Zildjian

Gen 16 Direct Source

Client

Zildjian

The Avedis Zildjian Company is a cymbal manufacturer founded in Istanbul by Armenian Avedis Zildjian in the 17th century during the Ottoman Empire. At nearly 400 years old, Zildjian is one of the oldest companies in the world.

Our Task

Zildjian’s Gen16 system is an acoustic electric percussion instrument. Gyre9 was tasked with developing the integration and embodiment of a new sensor technology. The goal of the technology was to eliminate feedback and cross-talk inherent of the out-going microphone based system. Materials selected for the design of the DirectSource sensor and pre-amp were informed by Zildjian’s 400 year history of quality, precision and elegance.

Skills Involved

Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
Die-casting
Electrical Engineering
Package Design
Structural Packaging
Design for Manufacturing
Electronic Musician Editors' Choice 2011 Best in Show
NAMM Show 2011 Best in Show
Digital Drummer Readers' Choice Best New Product 2013

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