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Roland KC-550

Item ID: KC550

180-Watt, 4-Channel Stereo Mixing Keyboard Amp with 15" Woofer

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Roland's Flagship KC Amp

The KC-550 stereo mixing keyboard amp boasts 180 watts of powerful sound via a 15-inch speaker and horn tweeter. In addition to its four input channels, this flagship amp includes an Output Select switch for selecting the monitor sound destination, a Shape switch for quick sound adjustment and an XLR Line output for direct connection to a mixing console.


Features
  • Powerful 180-watt/15” speaker and horn tweeter
  • Output Select feature and convenient Shape switch for tonal adjustment
  • 3-band EQ and Subwoofer output compatible with new KCW-1
  • XLR Line output for connection to mixing consoles
  • Stereo Link In/Out for chaining to KC-550s for stereo application

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Specification Detail
Driver Size 15" LF, 1" HF
Power Amp 180W
Mounting Options Floor
Inputs 8 x 1/4", 2 x RCA, 1 x XLR
Outputs 2 x 1/4", 2 x XLR, 1 x TRS Headphone
Height 21"
Width 23"
Depth 17.5"
Weight 63 lbs.
Notes 4 Stereo Inputs, Incl XLR Mic and Stereo RCA Inputs
Manufacturer Part Number KC-550

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Get This Amp!!!

by from
November 5, 2011
Music Background:
This thing is king for gigs, several stereo input channels including vocals as well as stereo/direct out. Had this thing since 97 and its still pumpin, even after getting tossed around for a thousand... read more [+] shows. Ive even ran this as a bass amp for small clubs and its great as a monitor, cant go wrong here. close [-]

KC-550

by Grant Wells from Norman OK USA
June 7, 2011
Music Background: Music Grad/Pro musician/ Music Writer
Big fat delicious sound across the spectrum. Its four inputs are perfect for my 3 keyboards and vocals. I think the only thing better would be to get another one and connect them for stereo sound. ... read more [+]The XLR out is perfect for the gigs I've been doing recently. Just run one cable to the sound guy and your golden. I would recommend this amp to anybody who plays keys. Can fill up a good size room all by itself. Great as a monitor as well! close [-]

FAB!!!

by Robert from Northern California
December 19, 2010
Music Background: Pro musician
After years of using piece meal amps and speakers I finally bought a real keyboard amp - the KC550! It took a little while to tweak it since there are tonal options but the tone is warm and full; it ... read more [+]sounds great just as a stand-alone unit. One nice thing is that even when played soft it gives you the full spectrum of sound and if you crank it up to 5 or more it is ear splitting unless your ears are already shot. The tweeter is a little thin but something magical happens to the entire unit if you run this in stereo. In stereo the sound is beyond fab! ...It then has a huge full sound without needing tons of volume. It's new so haven't gigged with it yet but by comparing it to the JBL Eons, Yamaha PAs, Cerwin Vegas and Peaveys I've used this wins hands down.

Another nice aspect is that it is built like a tank yet it is still manageable to move. The wheels easily come off for stacking too! The controls are smooth and have a real nice feel to them. Take a good look at the back of this because the I/O options are very flexible. If I could change anything I would give it inset side handles so one doesn't have to do a dead lift from a single point. I'm not big though and it is still doable. I am considering adding the 350 to run in stereo on stage but have a current stereo set-up at home (using a single Event Precision 6 monitor for the stereo). For the price of this you can't go wrong. close [-]

Excellent amp

by Mark Reichard from Groton, CT
March 16, 2010
Music Background: Pro musician, Live sound engineer
Not only does this amp work great as a monitor but if you use the stereo inputs it works as a stereo DI box. You'll monitor in Mono but the output is stereo. It has a very loud and clean output while ... read more [+]not using too much stage room. I place mine on top of my Motion Sound Pro 145 and I couldn't be happier with it. close [-]

Amazing keyboard amp!

by Phil "killa" Gerbino from Rockville Centre, N.Y.
October 26, 2009
Music Background: Best blues band, Mamafunk and the Mudcats
I had been playing through a 100 watt peavy with 2 12" speakers. What a piece of junk next to the KC-550. This amp has me and the whole band impressed. The quality of sound from this puppy is phenomen... read more [+]al.(spelling?) It is truley a keyboard's dream for live performing and recording. close [-]
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