Yamaha EAD20

Compact and simple configuration for high-quality recording, featuring a wide range of hybrid sounds. Greatly expands the possibilities of drumming and other musical activities.

The EAD (Electronic Acoustic Drum Module) is Yamaha’s unique system that captures the natural sound of an entire drum kit with an exceptionally simple setup, while opening up new possibilities for drumming by combining effects and electronic sounds.

The innovative EAD20 makes this concept more accessible than ever, featuring a newly developed sensor unit and a main unit powered by the same advanced sound chip found in the flagship EAD50.

Blending the authentic resonance of acoustic drums with powerful hybrid sounds, the EAD20 elevates performance in every situation—from creating performance videos and recording to daily practice and online lessons.

FEATURES

• Includes a newly developed sensor unit in order to capture the sound of acoustic drums in a more natural and three-dimensional way.

• Equipped with a wide range of drum/percussion sounds (Voices), high-quality effects, and reverb, it features versatile hybrid performance capabilities for combining acoustic drums and electronic sounds.

• USB audio interface function supports a wide range of applications, including recording, streaming, online lessons, and DAW production.

• Compatible with the Rec’n’Share and EAD Touch apps. From video capture and audio recording, editing, and making detailed settings, it can be intuitively operated using a smartphone.

New Vistas in Drumming
The EAD20 preserves the authentic feel and character of acoustic drums while giving you an easy, intuitive way to shape your ideal sound. Simply attach the sensor unit to your bass drum and instantly achieve an optimized, balanced sound—without the need for complex mic placement. Layer built-in PCM sounds and effects to create powerful hybrid performances that seamlessly blend acoustic drum tones with electronic elements.

Even advanced hybrid setups are easy to control thanks to Auto Settings, which optimize trigger sensitivity and mic levels simply by playing the drums, along with the intuitive interface of the dedicated EAD Touch app. The EAD20 also enables clear monitoring through in-ear monitors in loud drumming environments, helping reduce ear fatigue while keeping you focused on your playing.

Simple yet powerful, the EAD20 is an essential tool that transforms the modern drumming experience.

Core Technology

• Captures the entire drum kit with a single microphoneopen in modal window

• Clear, consistent drum sound with an improved housing designopen in modal window

• Add depth and ambience with natural PCM soundsopen in modal window

• Create your space with studio-level processingopen in modal window

Hybrid Expansion

• Trigger output lets you blend acoustic and electronic soundsopen in modal window

• Add more pads easily through USB connectionopen in modal window

• Customize your hybrid kit with multiple inputsopen in modal window

• Create your own sound with custom samplesopen in modal window

Easy Workflow

• Just hit the drums and you're ready to playopen in modal window

• Shape your sound instantly with one touchopen in modal window

• Control and manage scenes from your smart deviceopen in modal window

Unleashing Your Potential
What is truly amazing about the EAD20 is that the moment you play the drums it instantly transforms your performance into finished content you can share. The optimally balanced sound can be used directly for recording and video production, and the device’s seamless integration with the Rec'n'Share app allows you to smoothly complete the entire video process—from shooting and editing to posting. The advanced capabilities of the EAD20 mean that you can immediately output your adlibbed fills and quickly create drum “cover” videos, without losing any of the energy in your performance.

Moreover, the EAD20 accurately monitors your own sound, letting you realistically experience subtle changes in your playing, enabling steady improvement. And since you can accurately hear and understand your own sound as you play, it provides exceptional stability in performance situations.

In fact, the EAD20 completely changes how you get your drumming out into the world, beyond just playing. Whether you’re recording, practicing, or performing—the EAD20 is virtually limitless.

SPECIFICATIONS

Scenes
Preset: 50 or more, User: 200

Tone Generator
Mic EQ: 7
Mic Transient Compressor: 10
Mic Insertion Effect 1: 252
Mic Insertion Effect 2: 252

Trigger
Tone Generator: AWM2
Maximum Polyphony: 256
Parts: 10
Number of Voices: 2,203
Inst EQ: 13
Inst Transient Compressor: 21
Inst Insertion Effect: 252

Mic/Trigger
Reverb: 137
FX1: 247
FX2: 247
Master FX: 252
Master Compressor: 33
Master EQ: 5 bands

Others
Click EQ: 1
Audio EQ: Recorder, Looper, Aux In, USB Audio
Phones EQ: 13 (4 bands)

User Samples
Maximum loadable Sample Time: Approx. 50 minutes (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono) / Approx. 25 minutes (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo)

Functions
Functions: Mic Talk Function, Gain Auto Setup, Crosstalk Auto Setup, Voice Function

Recorder
Functions: Recorder (playback x 2), Looper, Sampling

Connectivity
Trigger Input: Maximum number of pads to be connected    9 (when Y-cable is used)
Foot Switch: FOOT SW (standard stereo phone jack)
Function: HH Controller, Expression, On/Off, Inc/Dec

Audio Input
Mic/Line Input: (EAD20 sensor unit only)

Audio Output
Main Output: OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard TS phone jack, unbalanced)
Headphones: PHONES (standard stereo phone jack x1, mini stereo phone jack x1)

USB TO HOST
Audio:2 in 2 out, 24-bit, 44.1/48/96 kHz (Synchronous) / 8 in 10 out, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz (Asynchronous)

USB TO DEVICE
MIDI: USB Trigger Link (USB MIDI Host Function)

External Memory
USB Flash Drive: Supported

Size/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D): 300 (W) x 70 (H) x 190 (D) mm
Weight (Main Unit only): 1.4 kg

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