Kawai CA401 Digital Piano

What they say

The CA401 is the introductory model of the Concert Artist series, and successor to the popular CA49 mid-range digital piano. This updated 2023 model retains the highly-regarded Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action of its predecessor, while incorporating the new SK-EX Competition Grand piano sound, reproduced using Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technology. This latest recreation of the flagship Shigeru Kawai piano uses all new sample data, specifically recorded from the player’s perspective, and is characterised by a bright and clear sound with a distinctive attack. Complementing this stunning new piano sound, the CA401 also utilises an improved AC power adapter, which helps to ensure a smoother, clearer sound through both speakers and headphones compared to previous generation models.

In addition to Bluetooth MIDI, the CA401 now also includes Bluetooth Audio connectivity, allowing audio from smart devices to be played through the instrument’s speakers wirelessly. Both Bluetooth components adopt the latest v5 standard, providing ultra-low latency, improved reliability, and superior sound quality when paired with the latest devices. The updated CA401 also features redesigned control panels with a more intuitive button layout to complement the existing 2.5" OLED display.
Finally, the CA401’s attractive cabinet has also received design refinements, with improved pedal positioning and music score support pins, which can be raised to hold the pages of thicker notated scores securely in place. 

New Features & Improvements

NEW: SK-EX Competition Grand piano sound, specially recorded from the player’s perspective
NEW: Redesigned, high quality AC power adapter, delivering smoother, clearer sound
NEW: Bluetooth Audio connectivity for wireless audio playback from smart devices
IMPROVED: Redesigned control panels with direct button printing for intuitive operation
IMPROVED: Refined cabinet design with improved pedal position, new music rest score support pin

Specs

Keyboard Grand Feel Compact with Let-Off, Triple Sensor, and Counterweights, 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces
Display 128 x 128 dots OLED
Polyphony max. 192 notes
Sounds 19 sounds
Metronome 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 beat
Internal Recorder 3 song recorder – approximately 10,000 note memory capacity
Internal Songs Demo Songs: 19 songs
Lesson: 279 songs (Alfred, Burgmüller, Czerny, Chopin, and Beyer lesson songs)
Concert Magic: 40 songs
Effect Reverb (Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral)
Phones Settings Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS), Phones Type
Bluetooth MIDI: Bluetooth (Ver. 5.0 GATT-compatible) / Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification-compliant AUDIO: Bluetooth (Ver. 5.1 A2DP-compatible)
Other Functions Tone Control, Low Volume Balance, Dual, 4 Hands, Transpose, Tuning, Touch Curve, Virtual Technician Smart Mode, Damper Noise, Key Volume, Startup Settings, Bluetooth®, Bluetooth® Audio Volume, MIDI Settings, Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off, Factory Reset
Pedals Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto – Grand Feel Pedal System
Key Cover Sliding type
Jacks Headphones x 2, USB to HOST
Output Power 20 W + 20 W
Speakers 13 cm x 2 (woofers), 5 cm x 2 (tweeters)
Power Consumption 12 W (PS-154 AC adaptor)
Dimensions 1360 (W) x 485 (D) x 915 (H) mm, 53 1/2" (W) x 19 1/4" (D) x 36 1/4" (H)
Weight 57.5 kg / 126 3/4 lbs.