{"id":1789405,"date":"2026-02-26T10:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1789405"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:42:48","slug":"yamaha-ead50-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/yamaha-ead50-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha EAD50 Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Yamaha EAD50 is a fantastic drum microphone system that streamlines your miking setup and allows you to integrate Yamaha\u2019s high-quality drum samples for a unique and professional sound both in the studio and onstage. In this guide, we will show you how to set up and use the EAD50 for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><a href=\"#EAD50-Setup-and-Connections\"><strong>EAD50 Setup &amp; Connections<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Install-and-Connect-the-DSU50-Microphone\"><strong>Install &amp; Connect the DSU50 Microphone<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Enable-Phantom-Power\"><strong>Enable Phantom Power<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Calibrate-the-Gain-and-Trigger-Sensitivity\"><strong>Calibrate the Gain &amp; Trigger Sensitivity<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Auto-Gain-Calibration\"><strong>Auto Gain Calibration<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Adjust-Trigger-Settings\"><strong>Adjust Trigger Settings<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Record-Audio-and-MIDI\">Record Audio &amp; MIDI<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Recording-to-a-DAW\">Recording to a DAW<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"EAD50-Setup-and-Connections\">EAD50 Setup &amp; Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAD50 system is easy to set up. Connect the microphone to the module, and you\u2019re all set! Depending on your application, you may prefer one setup over another, so take some time to determine mic and trigger placement. Here are a few setup tips to get you up and running!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Install-and-Connect-the-DSU50-Microphone\">Install &amp; Connect the DSU50 Microphone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DSU50 microphone can be mounted either on the bass drum hoop or on a mic stand to use as an overhead or room mic. Here are some tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t overtighten the DSU50 when attaching it to the bass drum hoop.<\/li><li>Metal kick drum hoops often have an uneven profile, which can make it difficult to clamp the mic. Attach the included adhesive strips to the inner and outer attachment points of your kick drum to securely fasten the mic.<\/li><li>Use the included hook-and-loop ties to secure the mic cable to the bass drum tension rod and the hi-hat stand. This will keep things neat and will also reduce the risk of the mic cable disconnecting.<\/li><li>Make sure your rack toms don\u2019t come into contact with the DSU50. This will eliminate any potential physical damage and, if you\u2019re using it as a trigger, prevent mistriggering.<\/li><li>Inputs 1 and 2 are balanced connections dedicated to the DSU50.<ul><li>Input 1 picks up the left side of the kit, and Input 2 picks up the right side.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Enable-Phantom-Power\">Enable Phantom Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff5c7\"><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Always<\/span><\/em> connect condenser microphones to the module before turning on phantom power and <strong>always<\/strong> turn off phantom power before disconnecting condenser microphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAD50 module can provide phantom power to any condenser microphone you connect. You must enable phantom power, however, which is done per input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Connect the condenser microphone to the module.<\/li><li>Press \u201c<strong>MIC\/TRIG<\/strong>\u201d then select \u201c<strong>Setting<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Choose \u201c<strong>Mic<\/strong>,\u201d select \u201c<strong>Mic In<\/strong>,\u201d press \u201c<strong>MicSel<\/strong>,\u201dthen use the right encoder to select the microphone input.<\/li><li>Press \u201c<strong>Enter<\/strong>,\u201d navigate to\u201c<strong>Phantom<\/strong>,\u201dand use the right encoder to turn on phantom power.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Calibrate-the-Gain-and-Trigger-Sensitivity\">Calibrate the Gain &amp; Trigger Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the microphone set up, you\u2019ll need to adjust the gain and trigger sensitivity. The factory settings are a great starting point, but not all drummers have the same play style, so taking the time to optimize those settings will set you up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Auto-Gain-Calibration\">Auto Gain Calibration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatically calibrating the microphone is useful because it will pick up all your drums and adjust the levels to your dynamic range. This is especially useful in situations where bleed may be an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Press \u201c<strong>MIC\/TRIG<\/strong>\u201d then select \u201c<strong>Setting<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Choose \u201c<strong>Mic<\/strong>,\u201d select \u201c<strong>Mic In<\/strong>,\u201d press \u201c<strong>MicSel<\/strong>,\u201dthen use the right encoder to select the input (Input 1 or 2) to which the DSU50 is connected.<\/li><li>Select \u201c<strong>Gain Auto Setup<\/strong>\u201d and play the drum set until the gain is set.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4>Adjusting Invidiual Levels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can adjust any element in the EAD50, including the channel input, mic, kit, instrument (sample), and even individual voices (layers) of an instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Press \u201c<strong>MIC\/TRIG<\/strong>\u201d then press \u201c<strong>Volume<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Use the <strong>Up <\/strong>and <strong>Down <\/strong>buttons to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and then use the main encoder (right of the display) to change the value.<ul><li>If you need to change the volume of a specific mic, then navigate to <strong>Mic In<\/strong>, press \u201c<strong>MicSel<\/strong>,\u201d and then press the channel button (1\u20135). Press \u201c<strong>Exit<\/strong>\u201dto return to the Volume menu.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Adjust-Trigger-Settings\">Adjust Trigger Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjusting the trigger settings on the EAD50 is critical when you\u2019re working with any connected drum or cymbal pads. Even the DSU50 requires some adjustment. If you don\u2019t adjust the trigger settings, then you may encounter false triggering and the overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Press \u201c<strong>MIC\/TRIG<\/strong>\u201d then navigate and select \u201c<strong>Trigger<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Select \u201c<strong>Trig In<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong>Pad<\/strong>,\u201d and press\u201c<strong>TrigSel<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Use the Main encoder to select the trigger input you need to adjust and then press \u201c<strong>Exit<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Use the <strong>Up <\/strong>and <strong>Down <\/strong>buttons to select the parameter you wish to adjust and then use the Main encoder to change the value.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/electronic-drum-terms-explained\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/08\/Electronic-drum-terms-explained-featured-image.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Electronic Drum Terms Explained<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn more about the most common electronic drum terms!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Record-Audio-and-MIDI\">Record Audio &amp; MIDI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can record audio from your EAD50 directly to the module, to your computer, or to your mobile device using the Yamaha Rec\u2019N\u2019Share app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To record, press the <strong>Recorder <\/strong>buttonand thenpress \u201c<strong>Rec<\/strong>.\u201d Press \u201c<strong>Rec<\/strong>\u201d again to stop.<\/li><li>By default, audio will be recorded to internal storage. It will switch to external storage when you connect the storage device.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4>Transfer Audio Files to External Storage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Recordings saved on internal memory will be erased when you turn off the module, so be sure to back up anything to either an SD card or a USB thumb drive beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Insert an SD card or connect a USB thumb drive to the USB <em>To Device <\/em>port.<\/li><li>Press <strong>MENU<\/strong>, navigate to <strong>File<\/strong>, select \u201c<strong>File Wave<\/strong>,\u201d and choose \u201c<strong>Save<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Press <strong>Name <\/strong>to name the file then press <strong>Exit <\/strong>to return to the<strong> Save <\/strong>screen.<\/li><li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> and then press <strong>Yes <\/strong>to save the file.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Recording-to-a-DAW\">Recording to a DAW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAD50 can be used as either a 2-in\/2-out or an 8-in\/10-out interface. You will need to update a few settings on the module beforehand, though. Also, make sure to download and install the driver before connecting it to your computer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Press <strong>MENU<\/strong>, navigate and select \u201c<strong>USB Audio<\/strong>,\u201d and then select \u201c<strong>USB Audio<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Change the Mode based on your application. 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