Yamaha EAD50 Electronic Acoustic Drum Module

EAD50 - A drummer specific digital mixer and sound module with effects, sampling, looping, USB audio interface, and Bluetooth connectivity. 

Professional Connectivity & Control 

EAD50 expands the Electronic Acoustic Drum concept into professional applications with advanced I/O, routing, and control:

• 5 × Neutrik microphone inputs with +48V phantom power for traditional mic or monitor expansion
• 10 internal trigger inputs plus up to 12 external MIDI triggers
• 10-in / 8-out USB audio interface with Bluetooth connectivity 
• 8 balanced outputs plus XLR master output 
• Scene-based routing, sampling, and looping
• Over 340 effects for microphone channels
• SD card storage for samples or tracks
• 6 real-time assignable Modifier knobs 
• EAD editor app for intuitive deep control of mics, EQ, effects, samples, routing and many more settings.

This flexibility allows EAD50 to replace complex multi-device setups in both live and studio environments. 

EAD50 is built for today’s performing, recording, and teaching musicians:

• Create and tailor sounds instantly using assignable Modifier knobs and high-quality effects
• Connect DSU50 (not included) or other external microphones and send multi-track audio via USB
• Record, stream, and produce directly to a DAW or mobile device
• Practice, record, edit, and share performance videos using the EAD Touch and Rec’n’Share apps
  

Evolving the EAD Concept 
EAD10 introduced a new way to capture, process, and share acoustic drum performances.

EAD50 builds on this concept, removing physical limitations and expanding flexibility into a fully professional solution for drummers, percussionists and content creators with enhanced live performance capability and deeper system integration, representing Yamaha's continued leadership in hybrid acoustic - electronic innovation.

The Simplest Drum PA Solution Ever

Drummers have always found it hard to keep their sound the same from venue to venue. Different rooms, engineers and stage setups can all change how the drums sound. With the EAD50 and its sensor unit（DSU50）, you can bring your sound with you wherever you play.

The Sensor unit uses a pair of custom microphones that capture the entire drum set from a single position. These use technology normally found in high-end studio mics, giving you a clean, accurate drum sound while reducing the sound of the room which is normally picked up by traditional drum microphones.

The EAD50 takes the audio from the sensor unit and processes for use with PAs or recording setups. You can blend the natural mic sound with samples, and add effects to create the tone you want. You can use the presets to get started or customise everything depending on your knowledge.

Because everything is done in one box, setup is quick, simple and fully repeatable. Your sound stays the same every time you play.

From small clubs to large stages, the EAD50 changes how drum miking works. It’s an easy, reliable way to get a great drum sound anywhere.

Unleash the Drummer’ s Full Expression

The EAD50 let you shape your sound how you want. Just as guitarists use amps and pedals, drummers can now create anything from subtle room sounds to powerful, studio-style effects in seconds. For hands-on control, the six assignable Modifier knobs let you adjust almost any settings to suit you. You can fine-tune your sound quickly and easily, even while you play. The EAD Touch editor app (Android, iOS and Mac) lets you edit everything on a familiar touch screen. You can connect wirelessly from your own devices for maximum ease.

The EAD50 lets you plug in pads and/or triggers so you can add or layer sounds or build a hybrid kit that suits the way you play. The EAD50 greatly expands your creative and sonic options and opens up new ways to shape your drum sound.