Detail 01
XY stereo configuration
The matched condenser capsules capture a stereo image of the full kit from one point.
Product detailSKU #1500000476377
YamahaDSU50 Stereo Condenser Drum Microphone and Trigger Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A streamlined single-point XY stereo microphone and bass drum trigger pickup for capturing an acoustic drum kit with fast, clean setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic drummers seeking full-kit stereo capture from a single mounting point
- Rehearsals, livestreams, studio tracking, and stage monitoring
- Hybrid drum workflows using a Yamaha EAD50
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups that require a full multi-mic configuration
- Players not using the EAD50 trigger workflow for electronic kick layering
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bass drum trigger sensor
Bass drum hits are converted to a trigger signal for the EAD50.
Detail 03
Low-noise floating microphone structure
The microphone assembly is designed to reduce vibration and mechanical interference.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The dedicated trigger output is specified for the Yamaha EAD50.
- 02It mounts to a bass drum hoop with the included clamp, or to a microphone stand via its 3/8-inch mount.
- 03Stereo output uses the included 5-pin XLR to dual 3-pin XLR breakout cable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the DSU50 capture?
It captures a wide stereo image of an acoustic drum kit using matched condenser capsules in an XY configuration.
02How does the DSU50 mount?
It mounts to the bass drum hoop with the included clamp, or to a microphone stand using its built-in 3/8-inch threaded mount.
03Can it be used with the Yamaha EAD50?
Yes. Its dedicated kick-trigger output sends bass drum hits to the EAD50 for hybrid layering.
04What cable is included?
A 5-pin XLR to dual 3-pin XLR L/R breakout cable is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Editing controls
- Kit Modifier knobs
- Pickup Configuration
- Matched-pair condenser capsules
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Playback capability
- Yes
5 detailsConnections & power
- XLR outputs
- 2 x balanced XLR outputs
- Trigger output
- Dedicated trigger output for EAD50
- Audio outputs
- 8 x 1/4" balanced outputs
- Microphone inputs
- 5 x XLR inputs
- Trigger inputs
- 5 trigger inputs (splitable for up to 10 triggers)
27 detailsOther
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Scenes
- 250 total (70 preset kits, 200 user kits)
- Effects
- 252 digital effects
- SD card slot
- Yes
- USB audio interface
- 8-input / 10-output audio interface
- Case
- Not included
- Included sensor
- DSU50 stereo condenser microphone and trigger sensor unit
- Sounds
- 2,317 sounds
- Stereo configuration
- XY stereo
- Tier
- new
- Sound engine
- SWX100 sound chip
- Category Source
- detail
- Faders
- LED rotary faders
- Compatible apps
- EAD Touch app (iOS/Android), Rec N' Share app
- Product type
- Electronic acoustic drum microphone system
- Model number
- EAD50
- Microphone type
- Stereo condenser microphone
- Korena Special
- false
- Looper
- Yes
- Product Type
- Electronic acoustic drum microphone system
- Capsule configuration
- Matched-pair condenser capsules
- Live Set function
- Yes (recall kits, tempos, and audio files)
- Sampler
- Yes
- Trigger type
- Bass drum trigger sensor
- Mounting options
- Bass drum hoop clamp and 3/8" microphone stand mount
- Source Id
- site51500000476377
- Included cable
- 5-pin XLR to dual 3-pin XLR breakout cable
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