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Kawai CA48 Specifications

  • Keyboard

    Grand Feel Compact action:
    88 wooden keys
    Grade-weighted hammers
    Ivory Touch white key surfaces
    Let-off simulation
    Triple sensor key detection
    Bass region counterweights

  • Pedal

    Grand Feel Pedal System:
    Damper (with half-pedal support)
    Soft
    Sostenuto

  • Piano Sound

    Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI):
    88-key stereo sampling
    SK-EX, EX recording
    192 note maximum polyphony

  • Piano Resonance

    Damper Resonance
    String Resonance

  • Piano Adjustment

    Virtual Technician (17 parameters, via Virtual Technician app):
    Touch Curve
    Voicing
    Damper Resonance
    Damper Noise
    String Resonance
    Key-off Effect
    Fall-back Noise
    Hammer Delay
    Topboard
    Decay Time
    Minimum Touch
    Stretch Tuning
    Temperament
    Temperament Key
    User Key Volume
    Half-Pedal Adjust
    Soft Pedal Depth

    Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)

  • No. of Sounds

    19 voices

  • Reverb

    6 types

  • Brilliance

    Yes

  • Speakers

    13 cm x 2
    5 cm x 2

  • Output Power

    40 W (20 W x 2)

  • Headphone Enhancements

    Spatial Headphone Sound
    Headphone Type

  • Display

    3 digit LED

  • Key Cover

    Sliding type

  • Music Rest

    Collapsible type (3 angle adjustability)

  • Finish

    Satin Black

  • Basic Functions

    Dual
    Four Hands
    Transpose
    Tuning
    Startup Setting
    Vocal Assist
    Sound Preview

  • Internal Songs

    Sound Demo: 19 songs
    Concert Magic: 40 songs

  • Lesson Songs

    Burgm¾ller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
    Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mecanisme, Opus 849)
    Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
    Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
    Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B

  • Internal Recorder

    Total Memory: approximately 10,000 notes
    No. of Songs: 3 songs
    Parts:1 part

  • Metronome

    Time Signatures: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8

  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible)
    Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant

  • USB Audio Recorder

    Record/Playback
    Other Functions

  • App Functions

    Virtual Technician app (iPad), Sound Museum app (iPhone/iPad)

  • Connector Jacks

    Headphone: 1x 1/4", 1x 1/8" Stereo jacks
    MIDI: MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, Bluetooth MIDI
    USB to Host: Yes

  • Power Consumption

    11 W

  • Power

    Power cable
    AC adaptor

  • Bench

    Matching Storage Bench

  • Headphones

    Headphone hook

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    53.5 x 18.1 x 33.8" (136 x 46 x 86cm) (Height not including music rest)

  • Weight

    125 lb (57kg)

  • UPC Code

    4962864312353

About Kawai CA48

Featuring the brand new Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action, beautiful SK-EX and EX concert grand piano sounds, and modern Bluetooth connectivity, the piano-focused CA48 offers many of the strengths of the premium Concert Artist models in a more compact and affordable package.

Touch
The CA48 utilizes the brand new Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action. The GF Compact action has been designed to reproduce the authentic touch weight characteristics of Kawai's industry-leading Grand Feel keyboard actions in a smaller size.

Tone
The rich, expressive sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and Kawai EX concert grand pianos is at the heart of the CA48. Both pianos are faithfully reproduced with full 88-key sampling using advanced Harmonic Imaging sound technology, to establish a new standard in digital piano tonal quality.

Additional Sounds
Supplementing the beautiful acoustic piano voices, the CA48 also features a modest selection of additional sounds, ranging from electric pianos and drawbar or church organs, to strings, human choirs, and synth pads, inviting musicians to add greater variety to their performances.

Bluetooth
In addition to standard USB and MIDI jacks for connecting to computers or other instruments, the CA48 digital piano also features integrated Bluetooth MIDI technology that allows it to communicate with supported smart devices wirelessly. Once paired with a phone, tablet, or laptop, CA48 owners can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience.

Concert Magic
This exclusive feature lets anyone enjoy the thrill of playing the piano, even if you've never played before.

Lessons and Exercises
The CA48's convenient lesson function allows aspiring pianists to learn piano with classical Czerny, Burgmuller, and Beyer etudes, or collections of songs from the popular Alfred's Basic Piano course books.

Virtual Technician
The knowledge and skill of an experienced piano technician is essential to bring out the best of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to tuning, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments. The CA48's Virtual Technician 'Smart Mode' simulates these refinements digitally, with ten preset configurations that intelligently adjust various characteristics of the grand piano to match different musical styles.

Grand Feel Pedal System
The CA48 features three pedals - soft, sostenuto, and damper (with half-damper capability). The new Grand Feel Pedal System accurately replicates the position and individual weighting of the damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano to further enhance the CA48's acoustic piano-like authenticity.

Superior Headphone Experience
The CA48's Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the instrument's sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The player can select one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones for extended periods of time.

Kawai CA48 Features

  • Class-leading Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action
  • Ivory Touch key surfaces, triple sensor, let-off, counterweights
  • Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound with 88-key sampling
  • Shigeru Kawai SK-EX & Kawai EX concert grand piano sounds
  • Integrated Bluetooth MIDI Wireless Technology
  • Built-in classical etudes and Alfred lesson books
  • Spatial Headphone Sound for enhanced depth and realism
  • Attractive, modern cabinet with cheekblock control panel

Key Features

  • Class-leading Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action
  • Ivory Touch key surfaces, triple sensor, let-off, counterweights
  • Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound with 88-key sampling
  • Shigeru Kawai SK-EX & Kawai EX concert grand piano sounds
  • Integrated Bluetooth MIDI Wireless Technology
  • Built-in classical etudes and Alfred lesson books

What's in the box:

  • CA48 88-Key Grand Feel Compact Digital Piano (Satin Black)
  • Matching Storage Bench
  • AC Power Adapter
  • Kawai 5 Year Limited Warranty