Kawai ES-520 B
Product information "Kawai ES-520 B"
The Kawai ES-520 B offers everything a high-quality piano needs: alongside its weighted keyboard, excellent sound technology and newly developed speakers it also impresses with its very low weight, making the Kawai ES-520 B an ideal companion in many situations — on stage, in the studio or at home. The integrated Bluetooth system also allows the speakers to be used with a smartphone or tablet. Together with the optionally available stand and pedal unit the Kawai ES-520 B becomes a fully fledged digital piano.
- Aftertouch: no
- Battery operation possible: No
- Color/ Finish: Black
- Connections: 2x Headphone, 2x Line out, 1x Stereo in
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 1340 x 145 x 375 mm
- Display: 128 x 64 OLED Display
- Effects: Hall, Delay, Chorus, Ensemble, Tremolo, Vibrato, Auto Pan, Phaser, Compressor, Rotary,
- Hammer Action: yes
- Includes: F10H sustain pedal with half pedal function, music stand, power supply PS-154, manual
- Integrated loudspeakers: Yes
- Key Cover: No
- Keyboard: Responsive Hammer Compact II
- Keys: 88
- Loudspeaker: 2x (8 x 12 cm) with Bass-Reflex-System, switchable
- Metronome: 10 time signatures, adjustable tempo and volume, 100 accompanying rhythms
- Modes: Dual mode, split mode, four-hand mode (including volume / balance control)
- Optional accesories: optionally, the triple pedal GFP-3 or the pedal unit F302 (only in connection with the HM-5 stand) can be connected
- Piano Effects: intonation per key, string resonance, damper resonance, damper noise, hammer rebound noise, key-off effect, hammer delay, topboard, resonance of undamped keys, half pedal, soft pedal intensity, Decay Time, Minimum Touch, tuning, volume
- Polyphony: 192 voices
- Power (watts rms): 2x 20 W
- Sequencer: 3 Songs, 1 Spur – max. 5000 Noten
- Sound generation: Progressive Harmonic Imaging Sound Technologie with 88 Keys Sampling
- Sounds / Tones: 34, grand piano: Shigeru Kawai EX, Kawai EX (total piano x 8, electric piano x 6, organ x 5, harpsi/mallets x 4, strings/choir x 8, bass x 5)
- USB / MIDI: MIDI In/Out, USB to Host, USB to Device
- Weight: 14,5 kg
- Wood Keyboard: no
- Bluetooth (Ver. 4.0, GATT compatible),Compliant with the Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification, Bluetooth Audio with apt-X
The name Kawai stands for the perfect combination of craftsmanship, sound quality and innovation and is one of the leading manufacturers of keyboard instruments. Since its foundation by Koichi Kawai in Japan, the company has convinced musicians around the world with first-class instruments and relies on continuous development.
Innovative technologies and an exceptional sound characterise Kawai pianos and grands. Through constant research, Kawai has achieved significant advances in the art and technology of piano making. The use of top-quality materials and careful workmanship down to the smallest detail are hallmarks of the brand.
Kawai is also known for the particularly inspiring and balanced sound of its instruments. You can hear in every piano how much value is placed on emotional expression and individuality. A wide tonal spectrum from delicate, warm to crisp, powerful tones characterises the sound of the instruments and allows pianists to express themselves musically. The outstanding sound is not least due to the special keyboard: The combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology comes together here in an especially pleasant playability and delights pianists worldwide. A special feature is the weighted keys, which in professional digital pianos provide the touch of a grand piano.
From the concert stage to the private living room, Kawai instruments inspire musicians around the world. Also in the field of digital pianos, which combine a classical touch with the latest technology, Kawai takes a pioneering role. Kawai remains the unsurpassed standard for quality and passion in the piano world. In 2017 the Japanese manufacturer proudly celebrated its 90th anniversary.