The Meinl Soundcaster Custom Medium Crash Cymbal has a perfectly balanced ambient tone, even without the use of mics or EQ. The Soundcaster Custom cymbals have a built-in glassy high end that's grounded in a bed of warm tone. You can use them for almost anything: metal, punk, alternative, rock, country, pop. It 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.