The Orange County Vented Snare Drums are high quality drums with holes or "vents" in the side. This "vent" allows for higher volume and sensitivity while decreasing resonance. This decreasing resonance reduces ring and produces more dry and fast sound. Size and shape of the "vents" can vary, depending on the ply of the wood, or preferences. The vented snare drum is a louder, more sensitive and more explosive drum than any other snare ever played.