Yamaha EAD50 Electronic Acoustic Drum Mic System

Yamaha EAD50 Drum Microphone System

The Yamaha EAD50 is a professional-grade Electronic Acoustic Drum (EAD) system that brings the best of both acoustic and electronic drumming into a single, streamlined unit. By attaching the included DSU50 sensor unit to your bass drum, you can capture your entire acoustic kit in high-quality stereo, then blend that natural sound with built-in effects, electronic sound sources, and trigger-based samples — all in real time. Whether you're performing on stage, recording at home, teaching online lessons, or creating content for social media, the EAD50 adapts to virtually every drumming scenario with professional-grade results and remarkable ease of use. It's not just a drum module — it's a complete drumming ecosystem.

Professional Sound Capture in One Simple Setup

At the core of the EAD50 is the DSU50 sensor unit, a precision instrument co-developed with a leading Japanese microphone manufacturer and featuring Yamaha-exclusive condenser capsules tuned specifically for acoustic drums. Arranged in an XY stereo configuration, the matched pair of capsules captures your full kit — from the punch of the kick drum to the shimmer of the cymbals — from a single mounting position on the bass drum hoop. The floating internal mount reduces unwanted mechanical noise and vibration, ensuring a consistently clean, natural sound. Unlike traditional multi-mic drum setups, there's no complex phase adjustment or multi-channel signal routing required. The DSU50 also includes a dedicated kick trigger that converts each bass drum strike into a precise trigger signal, allowing you to layer electronic sounds in perfect sync with your acoustic playing for a seamlessly integrated hybrid setup.

Unmatched Expression and Real-Time Control

The EAD50 gives drummers a level of sonic control and creative flexibility previously reserved for full studio rigs. Six assignable Modifier knobs provide hands-on, real-time adjustment of effects such as reverb, EQ, and compression — no menu diving required. The flagship custom DSP engine delivers studio-quality effects tuned specifically for drums, while an onboard PCM sound library adds natural depth and ambience without altering the organic character of your acoustic kit. The built-in sampler lets you record your own drum sounds directly into the unit and import edited files from Cubase or any DAW. For wireless control, the free EAD Touch app for Android, iOS, and macOS connects via Bluetooth MIDI, allowing full Scene editing, preset management, and set list organization from your mobile device or tablet.

A Complete Solution for Stage, Studio, and Beyond

The EAD50 functions as an 8-in/10-out USB audio interface, enabling full multitrack recording straight to your computer and DAW — including Steinberg's Cubase AI, which is bundled with the unit. Eight balanced XLR outputs with locking connectors allow sound engineers to mix every drum channel independently at any venue, from intimate clubs to large festival stages. Live Set Mode lets you save complete setups for each song and recall them instantly with a single button press or footswitch. For content creators, the free Rec'n'Share app connects via USB to your smartphone, enabling polished performance videos with high-quality audio — all without additional gear. Whether you're playing live, recording, streaming, teaching, or practicing, the EAD50 transforms any room into a professional drumming environment.

Why We Love This

Drummers appreciate the Yamaha EAD50 because it eliminates the traditional trade-off between acoustic feel and electronic versatility. The DSU50 sensor captures a natural, studio-quality stereo sound from a single mount point — no complex mic arrays needed. Add in real-time control via assignable Modifier knobs, a built-in sampler, professional-grade effects, eight balanced outputs, and seamless Bluetooth connectivity, and the EAD50 becomes a complete performance and recording system that grows with every drummer's ambition, on any stage or in any room.

Features:

• DSU50 sensor unit included — Yamaha-exclusive XY stereo condenser capsules, co-developed with a leading Japanese microphone manufacturer and tuned specifically for acoustic drums, capture the full kit from a single bass drum mount
• Integrated kick trigger — converts every bass drum strike into a precise trigger signal for seamless blending of acoustic and electronic sounds in a true hybrid setup
• Eight balanced XLR outputs with locking connectors for independent channel routing to any PA system, from small clubs to large festival stages
• 8-in/10-out USB audio interface for full multitrack recording and streaming directly to a computer or DAW
• Six assignable Modifier knobs for instant, real-time control of effects, EQ, compression, and trigger blends without interrupting performance
• Flagship custom DSP engine with studio-quality reverb, delay, modulation, and compression effects tuned specifically for drums
• Built-in sampler — record your own drum sounds directly into the unit and reimport after editing in Cubase or any DAW
• Bluetooth audio and MIDI support for wireless backing track playback and remote control via the free EAD Touch app (Android, iOS, macOS)
• Live Set Mode — save and instantly recall complete song setups via button, pad, or footswitch for seamless live performance transitions
• Bundled with Steinberg Cubase AI and compatible with the free Rec'n'Share app for professional multitrack recording and social media content creation