EAD50 Professional-Grade Electronic Acoustic Drum Microphone System

The DSU50 uses a matched pair of high-quality condenser capsules in an XY stereo layout. Each capsule is carefully calibrated and paired so the response stays consistent and the stereo image remains accurate. Once mounted on your bass drum, it captures the whole your acoustic drum setup with a balanced, natural sound, from the punch of the kick to the shimmer of the cymbals.

You don’t need multiple microphones or any complex phase adjustments. Whether you’re recording, streaming or playing live, the DSU50 delivers a professional, well-balanced drum sound every time, without the setup hassle.

The DSU50 sensor unit features Yamaha-exclusive condenser microphone capsules, co-developed with a leading Japanese microphone manufacturer and tuned specifically for acoustic drums. Each capsule is carefully voiced under Yamaha’s sound direction and refined with input from a respected recording engineer known for his work with major artists. The result is outstanding clarity and balance across the full frequency range—from powerful lows to crisp, detailed highs.

Inside the unit, the sensor assembly is suspended in a floating mount that reduces unwanted vibration and mechanical noise, ensuring consistent performance and long-term reliability.

Whether you’re on stage or in the studio, the DSU50 captures the nuances of your playing with a natural, lifelike presence, delivering a drum sound that stays true to your performance.

Beyond its role as a microphone, the DSU50 also includes a dedicated kick-trigger. This converts each bass-drum strike into a precise trigger signal for the EAD50 module, letting you layer samples in perfect sync with your acoustic playing. The trigger system is designed for stable, responsive detection across a wide dynamic range, giving you a natural feel and consistent results on stage or in the studio. The outcome is a seamlessly integrated hybrid drum setup that expands your sonic options without adding complexity.

Eight balanced outputs let you route each drum or effects channel independently to the PA. This gives sound engineers full control to mix every element on its own, ensuring a clear, balanced result on any stage from small clubs to large festivals.

Equipped with a Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jack that supports both mic and line inputs, the EAD50 provides the right gain structure for each signal type. The XLR input handles microphones with +48V phantom power, while the TRS input accepts line-level sources such as external preamps or mixers. This flexible design allows the EAD50 to integrate easily with a wide range of audio gear, and its low-noise preamp ensures clean, clear sound even in more complex recording or live setups.

The EAD50’s flexible routing capabilities make live PA setups much easier to manage. Microphone signals, effects, trigger-based electronic sounds and other sources can be assigned freely to the eight individual outputs, allowing you to tailor your drum sound quickly for any venue.

Because each key element can be sent out separately, PA engineers have intuitive control over the entire drum mix without needing additional complex equipment.

The result is a cleaner workflow and a polished, high-quality live drum sound with minimal effort.

The EAD50 is equipped with balanced XLR master outputs for dependable performance in any live setting. The locking connectors prevent accidental unplugging, and the balanced design ensures a clear, noise-resistant signal to the PA—even over long cable runs.

These professional-grade outputs provide both stability and high sound quality on stage, giving you a consistent, reliable drum sound in any venue.

The new LED rotary faders provide far more than improved visibility. Unlike traditional sliders whose physical positions can’t match recalled settings unless they are motorized, these virtual controls always reflect the EAD50’s actual internal values. Because their positions are shown through LED indicators rather than fixed hardware, Scenes and parameters can be recalled with perfect accuracy every time, with no mismatches or guesswork.

The rotary faders offer smooth, precise adjustment of effect levels, trigger blends and microphone balance, with clear visual feedback that always remains easy to read on stage or in the studio.

The upgraded six Modifier knobs can be freely assigned to control effects such as reverb, EQ and compression, giving you precise real-time control shaped to your preferences. With their improved resolution, the knobs respond smoothly and musically, allowing you to adjust your sound instantly—whether you’re adapting to a room’s acoustics or shifting playing styles mid-performance.

There’s no need for menu diving or complex routing. Just turn a knob and the change is immediately audible, so you can stay focused on your playing.

The EAD Touch app (available for Android, iOS and macOS) gives you hands-on control through Bluetooth MIDI or a USB-C connection. Its intuitive interface lets you edit Scenes, assign effects and manage trigger settings with a workflow that feels familiar—much like using a music production tool or DAW.

You can save custom presets, organize set lists and make real-time adjustments during practice or performance, all directly from your mobile device.

The EAD50 includes a PCM sound library designed to blend naturally with acoustic drums. Each sample is crafted to enhance the acoustic drums' organic character, adding depth and presence without changing their natural tone.

Whether you’re reinforcing the kick or adding subtle ambience, the library is built to complement an acoustic performance beautifully—both live and in the studio.

With its flagship, custom-designed DSP, the EAD50 delivers exceptionally clear effects that are carefully tuned for drums—including reverb, delay, modulation and compression. From spacious, immersive ambience to tight, studio-focused tones, every effect responds musically while preserving the detail and clarity of your playing.

This gives you precise, confident control over shaping your sound in any situation.

You can sample your own playing directly into the EAD50 and turn those recordings into playable sounds for performance. Sampling can be done right on the unit, and the recorded files can be edited in Cubase or any other DAW before being imported back into the module.

You can sample through any attached microphones, and can also sample external sources—such as electronic instruments or other audio gear—using the line input. If required, any pad played can also be included in the sample recording.

This makes the EAD50 a great choice for drummers who want to bring their own uniquely crafted tones into any performance.

The EAD50’s integrated trigger inputs are built for modern hybrid drumming, providing stable, high-headroom performance across a wide range of pads, even those not made by Yamaha. They support single-zone, dual-zone, three-zone and multi-piezo pads, so you can use the equipment you prefer without worrying about compatibility. Because these inputs can handle different pad types directly, you don’t need extra trigger modules or converters.

The unit also includes a USB Trigger Link function, allowing MIDI-based trigger input via only a USB cable, alongside the five physical trigger terminals (which can be split into ten mono trigger inputs).

This flexibility makes it easy to create imaginative hybrid setups while keeping your overall rig simple and efficient.

With the new USB Trigger Link system, the EAD50 can connect digitally to compatible external drum sound modules, allowing you to manage up to 12 additional pads or triggers through a single USB cable. This removes the need for complex analog wiring between devices.

Each pad still connects to the external module as usual, while the USB link provides a single, stable communication and tight synchronization between the systems.

The result is a clean, streamlined setup that’s easy to manage while still giving you plenty of room to expand your rig.

With its versatile Trigger In ports, the EAD50 makes it easy to expand your kit with external pads or acoustic drum triggers. Whether you’re adding electronic toms, an auxiliary snare, cymbal pads or reinforcement triggers on your acoustic shells, the system responds naturally and blends smoothly with your overall sound.

This gives drummers the freedom to personalise their setup—layering samples, enhancing articulation or building custom performance layouts that suit any musical style or stage environment.

With its versatile Trigger In ports, the EAD50 makes it easy to add external pads or acoustic drum triggers to your setup. Whether you’re incorporating electronic toms, an auxiliary snare, cymbal pads, or reinforcement triggers on your acoustic shells, the system responds naturally and blends smoothly with your overall sound.

This gives drummers the freedom to personalise their setup—layering samples, enhancing articulation, or building custom performance layouts that suit any musical style or stage environment.

The EAD50 supports Bluetooth audio, so you can stream backing tracks wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet and play along without any cables. It also supports Bluetooth MIDI, allowing you to control parameters through the EAD Touch app, and means, range allowing, that the Front Of House engineer can control the EAD50 from the mixing position if required. This gives you flexible operation during both practice and performance.

*Availability of Bluetooth audio varies by country.

You can import your own click sounds and tailor their EQ, letting you shape the tone, meter and accents exactly how you like them. Click settings can be saved per Scene, giving you up to 200 fully programmable setups.

Whether you’re practicing odd time signatures or locking in with backing tracks, the customizable click fits smoothly into your workflow.

The EAD50 includes a Talk function that lets you switch between your performance microphone (such as the DSU50 or an external mic) and a dedicated voice input with a single touch. You can trigger it from the main unit or assign it to a pad or foot controller for quick access without interrupting your playing—making it especially useful for online lessons and remote sessions.

During performance, the microphone focuses on your drum sound, and when you need to speak, activating the Talk function delivers your voice clearly to the listener. It also lets you add narration while recording videos, giving you smooth, seamless transitions between playing and speaking.

When paired with the Rec’n’Share app, the EAD50 connects easily over USB to your smartphone, allowing you to capture high-quality music videos directly from your device. Rec’n’Share lets you play along with your favourite songs, add clicks, record audio, film performances, edit the results and upload your content—all in one smooth, streamlined workflow. It’s an easy way to share the EAD50’s high-quality sound on social media or for teaching purposes.

The app also features a proprietary source-separation algorithm that lets you strip the track to stems, and adjust the levels of drums, vocals and other elements within the original track, giving you control over the balance of your band mix.

From practice logs to fully produced videos, you can create polished, performance-ready content using only your smartphone—making the EAD50 and Rec’n’Share a uniquely convenient combination for any drummer.

The EAD50 functions as an 8-in/10-out USB audio interface, enabling full multitrack input and output when connected to a computer and DAW. Windows users will need to install the dedicated driver.

You can assign and record individual channels for the drum microphone signals from the DSU50 or any external microphones, trigger-based electronic sounds, effects, backing tracks, click tracks and more—depending on your workflow.

Bundled with Steinberg’s Cubase AI, the EAD50 becomes a complete production system. You can record eight inputs at once, mix with VST effects and finish your track—all using professional tools right out of the box.

You can save complete setups for each song or set list, and recall them instantly with a single touch on the main unit or via a footswitch. All sound, routing and effect settings are recalled at once, making it easy to move smoothly from one song to the next during live performances.

For playing live, the EAD50 lets you playback two simultaneous stereo tracks. These could be used a stereo backing track and click track or any other combination that suits your needs. Files can be routed to different locations so, for example, the click is only sent to the headphone output while the stereo track is sent to their own individual outputs. These files are streamed from USB drive or SD card, and remain synchronized, stable and highly accurate.

Using the microphones, triggers and any other connected device , the Looper function lets you select a loop length, and then record over and over, layering up the pattern as required. This lets you create dense rhythmic feels or interesting sonic patterns.