Roland EC-10M EL Cajon Mic Processor

Roland EC-10M EL Cajon Mic Processor

A mic-processor to enhance and complement your acoustic cajon
The EC-10M ELCajon Mic Processor is a unique and innovative creative instrument designed for the acoustic cajon. It reinforces and amplifies your cajon sound so that your performance can always be heard, whether you’re playing in small bars or on large stages. You can also perform with additional sounds such as tambourine, shaker, djembe, and electronic drums. Adding an EC-10M to your set-up turns a standard acoustic cajon into an instrument that can cover a world of percussion. In addition to a standard acoustic cajon, you can also use the EC-10M with various other instruments by simply attaching the dedicated clip-on mic, such as mini cajon, an acoustic guitar or even a cardboard box. The acoustic cajon playing experience is reinvented and extended with the EC-10M ELCajon Mic Processor.

Add electronic percussion sounds to your acoustic cajon’s sound palette just by attaching the dedicated clip-on mic
With the EC-10M, it’s easy to take your acoustic cajon performances to new heights. Just attach the dedicated clip-on mic to the cajon’s sound hole, and then layer the EC-10M tones with the acoustic sound to create unique hybrid sounds. The 16 kits include percussion sounds like tambourine, surdo, splash cymbal, and many others, plus acoustic snare drum and the famous Roland TR-808 snare. Built-in acoustic cajon tones with extra ambience are also included for reinforcing your acoustic cajon’s natural voice with a powerful studio sound.

Light, Compact, and Battery-Powered with up to 5 hours* of battery life
You can use the compact EC-10M anywhere, since it weighs just 500 g/1.1 lbs. and runs on four AAA batteries. The included clip-on condenser mic is compact and convenient, eliminating the need to take up valuable stage space with a mic stand and large microphone. Thanks to its small footprint, the EC-10M can fit into even the tightest performing spaces.

*Battery life varies depending on the usage

Perform using your hands and feetThe EC-10M applies a distinct instrument sound to the center of an acoustic cajon’s playing plate, while another separate sound is applied to the top edge. Each of the EC-10M’s 16 preset kits include two electronic sounds that are pre-assigned to the onboard A/B foot pads, for triggering with toe taps while performing. If you’d prefer to play these sounds with authentic foot techniques and a more solid feel, up to two Roland kick-trigger pedals (KT-10, KT-9, or KD-7) can be connected allowing you to trigger cowbell, foot splash or even four-on-the-floor kick drum patterns.

A splitter cable (such as the optional PCS-31L) is required to connect two kick trigger pedals to the EC-10M.

Record Percussion Phrases and Play Along
The EC-10M includes a built-in looper* for the on-board electronic layered sounds. This lets you create instant percussive loops and phrases, freeing you up to play the acoustic cajon over the top. The looper is controlled using the A/B foot pads making it easy to control while you play. Any electronic sounds triggered from the cajon and external pedals can be included in your loops. If you change the preset kit sound while the loop is playing, the tones in the loop are changed too. Acoustic cajon performances can be transformed, once you start to incorporate loops into your set.

*Recorded phrases cannot be saved.

Compatible with every acoustic cajon, acoustic guitars, and even cardboard boxes
The EC-10M can be used with a mini cajon or even a cardboard box—in fact, anything that the clip-on mic will attach to. Regardless of the size of the instrument you play, the sound can be transformed into a percussion sound by using the EC-10M. The body of anacoustic guitar can also be used with the EC-10M by attaching the clip-on mic onto the sound hole of the guitar. The possibilities are limitless. Learn more by watching their quick start video.

Triggering accuracy will vary depending on what the clip-on mic is attached to

Development Story
The world’s first hybrid Cajon started development in 2014, partly due to the fact that the chief engineer was an avid cajon player. One of the main reasons the ELCajon was developed was his strong desire to experience new ways of enjoying the cajon. Discover the story behind the development of the innovative ELCajon series.

Learn more about the EC-10M by watching the Quick Start series of videos
These short step-by-step videos introduce various aspects of owning the EC-10M including initial cable connections, sensitivity adjustment, playing tips and other basic operations.

Integrated Electronic Layered Cajon
The EC-10M adds electronic layered sounds onto your acoustic cajon. But if you’d prefer an all-in-one instrument, they recommend the ELCajon EC-10. The battery-powered EC-10 features an electronic sound source and built-in speakers, housed within the body of an acoustic cajon.

Features:

• Easy setup—simply attach the included clip-on condenser mic to the sound hole of the acoustic cajon and start playing
• Amplify the acoustic cajon—the EC-10M can be used as a mic preamp for the supplied microphone
• A variety of sounds—16 onboard kits with tones including tambourine, shaker, djembe, electronic drums, and more can be layered with your acoustic cajon
• Multiple tones—play two different electronic sounds by slapping either the edge or head of your acoustic cajon
• Add pedals—up to two kick-trigger pedals (Roland KT-10, KT-9, or KD-7) can be connected to play additional sounds; integrated A/B foot pads can also trigger sounds
• Create loops and play along—a simple looper function allows recording of rhythm phrases using the onboard sounds
• Versatile outputs—send the microphone and layered sounds to a PA mixer via two independent outputs, or mix all sounds into one mono output

Specifications:

• Sound Kit Variation: 16
• Layered Sound Contents: 2 (High, Low)
• Controls:

[Top Panel]

• Power switch
• (Mic) Compressor knob
• (Mic) Volume knob
• (Electronic) Threshold knob
• (Electronic) Volume knob
• Mode Select button
• A button
• B button

[Left Side]

• Mic Gain knob
• Enhance switch
• Indicators: Kit Number
• Connectors:
• Trigger Input jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• Mic Input jack: Stereo miniature type (Use included clip mic only)
• Mic/Mix Output jack (Mono): 1/4-inch phone type
• Electronic Output jack (Mono): 1/4-inch phone type
• DC In jack
• Power Supply:
• AC adaptor (DC5.7V)
• Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AAA, HR03) x 4
• Current Draw: 150 mA
• Expected battery life under continuous use: Approx. 5 hours.

* These can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

• Accessories:
• Clip Mic
• Owner's manual
• Leaflet "Using the unit safely"
• AC adaptor
• Options (sold separately):
• Kicks: KD-7, KT-9, KT-10
• Stereo Split Cable: PCS-31L

Size and Weight

• Width: 175 mm / 6-15/16 inches
• Depth: 135 mm / 5-3/8 inches
• Height: 55 mm / 2-3/16 inches
• Weight: 500 g / 1 lb. 2 oz.

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