The Meinl Soundcaster Distortion Splash Cymbal is an exceptionally powerful effect cymbal defined by a narrow sonic range. Fairly hard attack with an extremely crisp, flashy and high-pitched sound. Great sound for the studio with perfectly balanced ambient tone. Meinl cymbals sound awesome without relying on mics or EQ. The Soundcaster Customs have a built-in glassy high end that's grounded in a bed of warm tone. You can use them for almost anything, including metal, punk, alternative, rock, country, pop. Live or studio. The Soundcaster Splash Cymbal comes from starting with the right metal. They are made in Germany using B12 bronze alloy. The finish is super brilliant, giving them a striking appearance on stage.