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KAT Percussion KA1 Digital Drum Amplifier

50-watt/1 x 10" Digital Drum Amplifier with 3-band EQ and Aux Inputs
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The KAT Percussion KA1 digital drum amplifier provides you with a cost-effective and super-convenient way to monitor your digital percussion rig as you play. Loaded with a punchy 10" woofer and .25" tweeter and driven by 50 watts of clean amplification, the KA1 lets you hear each and every note you play with perfect clarity. A 3-band EQ lets you shape your tone for maximum impact, and there are inputs for additional aux feeds such as a personal music player. Whether you're onstage or in your practice space, the KAT Percussion KA1 amplifier provides the sound reinforcement you need.

KAT Percussion KA1 Digital Drum Amplifier at a Glance:
  • Built to deliver top-notch drum sound
  • Loaded with all the I/O you could ask for
Built to deliver top-notch drum sound

Why buy a generic PA speaker when you can get a monitor designed for digital drums? The KA1 is one of the most affordable speakers in its class built specifically for digital drums. For starters, its onboard 3-band equalizer lets you contour your sound to get low-end punch, high-end air, and the midrange presence you need. What's more, KAT Percussion built the KA1 with a tilt-back design that lets you angle the sound up at you while you play, without getting in the way of your stands or cutting off your line of sight.

Loaded with all the I/O you could ask for

Need to hear more than just your drums? No problem! KAT Percussion built their KA1 digital drum amplifier with more than drums in mind. You can easily take a monitor feed from the board, via the KA1's 1/4" aux input. This input bypasses the EQ, so you can still tweak your drum tone, without messing up the mix. Also, there's a stereo 1/8" input onboard the KA1, which lets you plug in your personal music player or metronome when you feel like rocking out alone.

KAT Percussion KA1 Digital Drum Amplifier Features:
  • Purpose-built 50-watt drum amplifier that's perfect for stage or practice applications
  • Tilt-back design angles sound up at you, without the need for additional stands or accessories
  • Stereo inputs accommodate virtually any digital drums or electronic instruments
  • Shape your sound with the onboard 3-band equalizer
  • Additional non-EQ'd 1/4" aux input lets you connect a monitor feed or other instrument
  • 1/8" stereo input lets you play backing tracks via your personal music player
Get loud and clear personal sound reinforcement for your drums with a KAT Percussion KA1 amplifier!

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Tech Specs

  • Speaker Size: 10" Woofer, 2.5" Tweeter
  • Total Power: 50W
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" main, 1 x 1/4" aux, 1 x 1/8 stereo aux
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/8" stereo headphone
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz-20khz
  • Enclosure Material: MDF
  • Mounting Options: Floor Wedge
  • Height: 16.25"
  • Width: 15.5"
  • Depth: 15.5"
  • Weight: 31.4 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KA1

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Rated 5/5

Correction of Prior Review

Just wanted to add this note and change my rating from my prior review.
I said it did not have enough bass. Turns out, that was my old e-kit sound module.
I got a new kit from Sweetwater, and the KAT sounds great! I can actually shake the walls with my floor tom.
All the other positives I said below still apply. Apologies to KAT and Sweetwater for my prior review.
Music background: Entry level drummer
Rated 5/5

Great Little Amp That's Doing Double Duty

I decided after 30 years of not having a drum set, that I wanted to get back into it. I also wanted to start learning the electric bass and wanted an amp that wouldn't break the bank and be able to handle the low frequencies of the bass and bass drum, and all the mid and high range that would be produced from my freshly ordered Alesis NitroMesh drum kit. After my research, it was going to be the KAT KA1 or the Simmons 2112. I considered the Roland PM100 and PM200 but I wasn't comfortable with its ability to handle the low frequency (41.6 Hz of the "E" string on the bass and the 36-ish Hz of tuning it to a low "D"), and the issues with the tweeters blowing out. The tweeter issue was noted not only reviews on this site, but others as well. Decided not to risk it. The Simmons, although it had bells and whistles, and way more connectivity options, only went to 40 hz on the low end. Then I called Tom Bradley, my sales engineer, and researched the low end frequencies of the KAT KA1 on the spot and that was the decision maker for me. Tom was patient, understood I wanted this amp to support the drum kit as well as the bass (I'm not going to play at the same time, although the KA1 provides two inputs but both are controlled by one control). I haven't received the drum kit, or the bass, but I borrowed a friend's bass (old and cheap- the bass, not my friend). and the difference between the KA1 and my Boss Katana MKII 50 watt was clear. The KA1 easily handled the low frequencies. No buzzing, distortion etc. It's a quiet amp. But I play at home and at friends house for informal jamming so it suits perfectly. It would probably work at small venue gigs as well.
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Love it

The kat speaker amp sounds amazing,Thanks
Music background: Drums
Rated 5/5

Great Drum Amp

A great drum amp. The overall sound is clear and crisp. Having three EQ settings allows you to exactly tailor each of the ranges - snare/toms, kick and cymbals - to precisely the tone you desire. Having a separate aux in volume control is great as well. Highly recommend this amp.
Rated 5/5

kat ka1drum amp

great sound for the price
Music background: drummer for 40 yrs
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