Meinl Profile

1984 Ad

2nd Generation Logo (late 1986 to end)

Introduction: 1984
Discontinued: 1992(?) (1989 for Hi-Tech)¹
Background: Having been a supplier to other companies, Meinl entered the cymbal market in 1984 with this, their first modern series.
Innovation: Hi-Tech is light, suitable for soft music styles. Rock Velvet is a little heavier, a good all-around cymbal for most music types. Volcanic Rock is the heaviest of the three weights, made for loud music, where volume and definition are a must.
Alloy: B8
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Sound:

1985 Ad

Rides

• Hi-Tech Ride - 20"
  
• Rock Velvet Ride - 20" 21"
  
• Volcanic Rock Ride - 20" 21"

Crashes

• Hi-Tech Crash - 16" 18"
  

• Rock Velvet Crash - 16" 17" 18"
  

• Volcanic Rock Crash - 16" 18"
  

Hi-Hats

• Hi-Tech Hi-Hat - 14"
  
• Rock Velvet Hi-Hat - 14"
  
• Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat - 14"
  
• Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat - 14"
  
• Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat - 14"
  

Splashes

• Hi-Tech Splash - 10"
  
• Volcanic Rock Splash - 10"
  

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Information from:
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1989-90
¹ Cymbal Book
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