Meinl HCS8H 8" HCS Micro Stack Hi-Hats

The Meinl HCS8H 8" Micro Stack Hi-Hats are compact effect hi-hats designed for quick accents, tight timekeeping and sharp stack-style sounds. Their small 8" size gives them a fast, focused response, making them a useful addition to drum kits, percussion setups, hybrid rigs and auxiliary hi-hat stations.

Built as part of Meinl’s HCS series, these micro stack hats pair a heavier bottom cymbal with a lighter top cymbal to create a short, cutting sound that sits well in busy musical settings. They are especially useful for drummers who want an extra hi-hat voice without taking up much space.

Key Features

• 8" micro stack hi-hats from the Meinl HCS series
• Compact size for fast accents and tight rhythmic patterns
• Heavy bottom cymbal paired with a lighter top cymbal
• Short sustain with a focused, cutting response
• Useful as an auxiliary hi-hat or effects hi-hat
• Traditional finish with wide-blade lathing
• Suitable for pop, fusion, jazz, R&B, electro and world styles
• Made using Meinl’s computerised manufacturing process in Germany

Why Choose the Meinl HCS8H Micro Stack Hats?

The Meinl HCS8H is a good choice if you want a compact hi-hat sound for accents, grooves and quick pattern work. Because of the smaller 8" diameter, these hats respond quickly and decay fast, giving you a tight sound that does not wash over the rest of the kit.

They work well on a standard hi-hat stand, auxiliary hi-hat arm, x-hat mount or compact percussion setup. For drummers who play busy grooves, electronic-influenced parts or layered acoustic setups, the HCS8H adds a useful extra voice without needing the space of a full-size hi-hat pair.

Specifications

• Brand: Meinl Cymbals
• Series: HCS
• Model: HCS8H
• Product Type: Micro Stack Hi-Hats
• Size: 8"
• Cymbal Type: Hi-Hats / Stack Hats
• Weight: Medium Heavy
• Material: Brass
• Finish: Traditional
• Sound Character: Cutting, accented
• Sustain: Short
• Volume: Low
• Timbre: Mid-bright
• Pitch: Low-mid
• Made In: Germany
• UPC: 842960115222