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FAQ No. 195 Created: 2025.12.04 Updated: 2026.09.09

Are the Line Out connectors on my piano balanced or unbalanced?

The 1/4" (6.3 mm) Line Out connectors found on some Kawai pianos always output an unbalanced signal, unless stated otherwise.

The only Kawai instruments that output an unbalanced signal are those with XLR OUT connectors.