{"product_id":"yamaha-ead20-electronic-acoustic-drum-system","title":"Yamaha EAD20 Electronic Acoustic Drum System","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYamaha EAD20 Electronic Acoustic Drum System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha EAD20\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete electronic acoustic drum system for capturing, enhancing, recording, and expanding a real acoustic kit. It combines high-quality stereo drum capture, electronic trigger sounds, effects, recording, playback, and hybrid drum functionality in one compact setup. Designed as the core model in Yamaha's next-generation EAD range, it uses the same next-generation sound platform as the flagship EAD50 while concentrating on the features most drummers need for practice, recording, content creation, live use, and hybrid playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the enhanced Sensor Unit to your bass drum hoop and the EAD20 captures a stereo image of your complete acoustic kit without surrounding it with a conventional collection of microphones, stands, cables, and preamps. You can then process your acoustic drums, add electronic sounds, practise with backing tracks, record into a DAW, or create videos through Yamaha's Rec'n'Share app. One simple system gives you a huge amount of room to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from Into Music, one of the UK's leading independent drum retailers. Call us on \u003cstrong\u003e01507 526517\u003c\/strong\u003e for advice or order online with UK next day delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Your Acoustic Kit Sound Better in Minutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting a consistent drum sound with traditional microphones can involve lengthy setup, careful microphone placement, stands, cables, preamps, and room-dependent processing. The EAD20 is designed to simplify that whole process. Its dedicated Sensor Unit mounts to the bass drum and captures a high-quality stereo image of the complete kit, allowing you to hear your acoustic drums with extra punch, definition, and clarity through headphones, recording equipment, or a PA system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha estimates that an EAD20 setup can take around \u003cstrong\u003efive minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with the considerably longer preparation required for a traditional multi-microphone system. That makes it particularly useful for practice rooms, rehearsals, home recording, content creation, and any situation where you would rather play than build a recording setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnhanced Sensor Unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 is not simply an EAD10 with a new name. Yamaha developed a \u003cstrong\u003enew Sensor Unit alongside improved audio processing\u003c\/strong\u003e to produce a more natural, balanced, and powerful representation of your acoustic kit. Your drums remain your drums rather than being replaced by samples, but the system gives you the tools to capture, enhance, and process their sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sensor Unit also includes a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in bass drum trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to layer an electronic kick sound with your acoustic bass drum without buying a separate trigger. This makes it easy to start exploring hybrid sounds straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Generation Sound Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 shares the \u003cstrong\u003enext-generation sound platform used in Yamaha's flagship EAD50\u003c\/strong\u003e. Yamaha describes the resulting drum sound as natural, balanced, clearly defined, powerful, and capable of retaining the character of your acoustic kit. This makes the EAD20 a significant step forward for existing EAD10 users who want improved sound quality, greater connectivity, and more flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild an Acoustic and Electronic Hybrid Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 is more than a convenient way to microphone an acoustic kit. Its built-in electronic sounds, trigger functionality, and effects let you combine your real drums with electronic elements. Add a sample beneath the kick, layer electronic sounds with the snare and toms, transform the ambience around your kit, or gradually develop a fully customised hybrid rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sensor Unit already includes the kick trigger, but additional external triggers and electronic pads can be connected when you want greater control or more extensive electronic layering. The EAD20 supports \u003cstrong\u003eup to nine trigger inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with up to six on the EAD10. Yamaha also positions it for use with acoustic, hybrid, electronic, and percussion setups, rather than limiting it to one conventional acoustic configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMultichannel Recording With 8-in \/ 10-out USB Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 is built for more serious recording than a simple stereo capture system. Its \u003cstrong\u003e8-in \/ 10-out USB audio\u003c\/strong\u003e connection sends multichannel audio to a compatible DAW, giving you much more control than a single finished stereo signal. Microphone audio, trigger voices, and effects can be handled independently in your recording workflow, giving you greater flexibility when mixing afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor home recordists and project studios, this means you can achieve a capable drum recording setup without placing a microphone and stand around the kit every time you want to record. The EAD20 also includes \u003cstrong\u003eMIDI functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e for wider computer and hybrid-system integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractice With Headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 is a powerful practice tool as well as a recording and performance system. Acoustic drums can overpower playback audio when you practise with headphones, making it difficult to hear your playing clearly without turning the monitoring level up too far. With the EAD20 capturing your kit, you can hear your drums alongside tracks and listen more closely to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhost notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKick consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance around the kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also add processing and effects to make practice more inspiring. Yamaha describes the system as helping drummers hear the detail in their playing while practising at safer monitoring levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Drum Covers and Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drum covers, Instagram clips, TikTok, YouTube videos, lessons, and other performance content, the EAD20 removes much of the complexity from the recording process. It works with Yamaha's \u003cstrong\u003eRec'n'Share app\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to connect a compatible smartphone or tablet and combine EAD20 audio with video captured by your device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also play along with a track running in the app, bringing your performance, backing track, and video together without building a complicated audio and video setup. The EAD20 does not record video itself — your phone or tablet handles that — but it can provide a considerably more polished drum sound than the device's built-in microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEAD Touch App Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 supports Yamaha's \u003cstrong\u003eEAD Touch app\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a more intuitive way to operate and customise the system. Unlike the EAD10's three fixed modifiers, the EAD20 has \u003cstrong\u003ethree assignable modifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can configure the controls around the way you interact with your sounds and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Your Own Samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Sample\u003c\/strong\u003e support opens up more creative options for hybrid players. Add custom kick layers for a particular song, electronic percussion, effects, one-shots, or sounds made specifically for a live set. Yamaha positions the EAD20's sound customisation as \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with \u003cstrong\u003eBasic\u003c\/strong\u003e functionality on the EAD10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity, Routing, and Live Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside 8-in \/ 10-out USB audio and MIDI, the EAD20 provides more I\/O and more flexible routing than the EAD10. Yamaha classes its routing and mixing capabilities as \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with the EAD10's Basic implementation. This makes it well suited to recording and developed hybrid setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor live use, the compact Sensor Unit and module can capture and enhance an acoustic drum sound while reducing the number of microphones, stands, and cables you need to carry. It can help create a more consistent sound between rehearsals, venues, and performances, while keeping setup time manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 is not intended to replace the EAD50 for users who need extensive professional live expansion, advanced drum miking, or individual outputs. The EAD50 adds Advanced+ routing and mixing, advanced drum miking, individual outputs, and greater flagship expansion. The EAD20 instead focuses on a streamlined workflow for everyday musical creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamaha EAD20 vs EAD10 vs EAD50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three systems sit at different points in Yamaha's EAD range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAD10\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAD20\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAD50\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition in range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntry into EAD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore, all-round model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlagship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNext-generation platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNext-generation platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound customisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser samples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting and mixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp-based control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, EAD Touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced drum miking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 9 inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater flagship expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-in \/ 10-out USB audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlagship-level connectivity and routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple EAD setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePractice, recording, content, and hybrid drumming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced live, recording, and expanded hybrid rigs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Has Changed From the EAD10?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved sound quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e a new Sensor Unit and improved processing provide a more natural and powerful drum sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore trigger inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the EAD20 supports up to 9 inputs rather than the EAD10's 6, with improved trigger compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultichannel USB audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-in \/ 10-out USB audio provides more serious DAW recording possibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e increased I\/O, MIDI, and flexible routing make it better suited to recording and hybrid setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAD Touch:\u003c\/strong\u003e app-based control is added to the EAD20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssignable controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e three assignable modifiers replace the EAD10's three fixed modifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, the EAD10 introduced the concept, while the EAD20 develops it into a more capable recording and hybrid drum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Need the EAD50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 uses the same next-generation sound platform as the EAD50, so choosing it does not mean choosing an older sound engine. The main difference is how far you need to expand the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAD20 is designed for drummers who want to practise, record, create videos, or build a hybrid acoustic kit without paying for specialist flagship features. The EAD50 becomes the stronger choice when you need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore extensive live-stage expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced+ routing and mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced drum miking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA more extensively expandable professional setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not need individual outputs or extensive advanced miking and routing, the EAD20 can be the practical sweet spot between the simplicity of the EAD10 and the professional expansion of the EAD50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is the Yamaha EAD20 For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to hear and enhance their complete kit through headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome recordists\u003c\/strong\u003e who want capable drum recordings without setting up multiple microphones for every session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e combining triggers, electronic sounds, and acoustic drums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent creators\u003c\/strong\u003e filming drum covers, social clips, lessons, and performances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers and students\u003c\/strong\u003e monitoring, recording, and reviewing playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGigging drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a compact, repeatable way to capture and process their kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExisting EAD10 users\u003c\/strong\u003e wanting improved connectivity, trigger expansion, recording, and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext-generation Yamaha EAD system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame next-generation sound platform as the EAD50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly enhanced Sensor Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality stereo capture of your complete acoustic kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated bass drum trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, balanced, clearly defined, and powerful drum processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in electronic sounds and effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Sample support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 9 trigger inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for acoustic, electronic, hybrid, and percussion setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-in \/ 10-out USB audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultichannel DAW recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced routing and mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore flexible I\/O than the EAD10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAD Touch app support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree assignable modifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamaha Rec'n'Share compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for practice, recording, content creation, and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact alternative to a traditional multi-microphone drum setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for fast setup and easy transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct and Packaging Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAD20 Size: 300mm wide x 190mm deep x 70mm high; weight 1.4kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor Unit Size: 75mm wide x 78mm deep x 88mm high; weight 0.45kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox dimensions: 511mm wide x 311mm deep x 143mm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the EAD20 is the right electronic acoustic drum system for your setup? 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