V-Drums Quiet Design marks the transition into a new era of home drumming. Never before in the history of electronic drums have kits with such quiet playing noises existed. The pads, stands and base plates of the V-Drums Quiet Design series are the result of decades of testing and development work by Roland and ensure that playing noises and vibrations are avoided without affecting the feel and response. Compared to conventional V-Drums kits - which were already the quietest kits on the market - the resulting background noise was reduced by an incredible 75 percent. The NEQ-H is a noise-isolating hi-hat pedal base plate designed specifically for the V-Drums Quiet Design series. The specially developed insulation material of the base plate and the rubber feet significantly reduce sound tran.