Roland KC-220 Battery-Powered Stereo Keyboard Amplifier

Roland KC-220 Battery-Powered Stereo Keyboard Amplifier

The Roland KC-220 is a portable 30-watt stereo keyboard amplifier designed for musicians who perform anywhere, from street corners to café stages. With a removable battery cartridge supporting eight AA batteries for up to 7 hours of continuous operation (or up to 14 hours with the optional BTY-NIMH/A Ni-MH pack), the KC-220 delivers true full-range stereo sound without requiring a power outlet. Two 6.5-inch woofers and two tweeters ensure every nuance of a keyboard performance is faithfully reproduced.

Three discrete input channels — including a balanced XLR mic/line input on Channel 1, plus two additional 1/4-inch line inputs — allow the KC-220 to function as a compact stereo PA system for solo keyboard performers. Built-in DSP effects include stereo reverb, normal chorus, and wide stereo chorus, all controlled from a single Effect knob alongside dedicated LOW/HIGH EQ controls. An auxiliary input accommodating both RCA phono and 1/8-inch stereo sources handles backing tracks or phone playback.

The KC-220 outputs stereo 1/4-inch line signals at +4 dBu and features a headphone output for private monitoring. A built-in tilt-back stand enables flexible floor positioning, while a footswitch jack accommodates optional effect control. The included AC adaptor provides full 30-watt (15W + 15W) output on wall power, while battery operation yields 20 watts (10W + 10W) with only minor audible difference at performance volumes.

Key Features

• 30W (AC) / 20W (battery) stereo output — two 6.5-inch woofers and two tweeters
• Battery operation: 8× AA alkaline (≈7 hrs), 8× Ni-MH (≈8 hrs), or optional BTY-NIMH/A pack (≈14 hrs)
• 3-channel mixer: balanced XLR mic/line (CH1) + two 1/4-inch line inputs (CH2/CH3)
• Auxiliary input: RCA phono + 1/8-inch stereo jack (–10 dBu)
• Built-in DSP: Stereo Reverb, Normal Chorus, Wide Stereo Chorus
• LOW/HIGH two-band EQ; stereo 1/4-inch line outputs at +4 dBu
• Headphone output (stereo 1/4-inch); footswitch jack for optional effect control
• Built-in tilt-back stand; removable battery cartridge

Technical Specifications

• Rated Power Output: 30 W (15W + 15W) via AC; 20 W (10W + 10W) via battery
• Speaker System: 16 cm (6.5-inch) Woofer ×2, Tweeter ×2
• CH1 Input (Balanced XLR + 1/4-inch, Mic/Line): Nominal Level –50 to –20 dBu
• CH2 Input (1/4-inch stereo): Nominal Level –20 dBu
• CH3 Input (1/4-inch stereo): Nominal Level –20 dBu
• Auxiliary Input (RCA phono + 1/8-inch stereo): Nominal Level –10 dBu
• Line Output: 1/4-inch phone, +4 dBu (mono/stereo selectable)
• Headphone Output: Stereo 1/4-inch phone jack
• Foot Switch Jack: 1/4-inch phone
• Effects: Stereo Reverb, Normal Chorus, Wide Stereo Chorus
• EQ: LOW knob, HIGH knob
• Controls: Power Switch, CH1/CH2/CH3 Level Knobs, Effect Knob, LOW/HIGH EQ Knobs, Master Volume Knob, Aux Level Knob
• Power Options: DC 13V AC Adaptor (included); 8× AA alkaline; 8× AA Ni-MH; optional BTY-NIMH/A rechargeable pack
• Battery Life: ~7 hours (alkaline AA); ~8 hours (standard Ni-MH); ~14 hours (BTY-NIMH/A)
• Width: 420 mm (16-9/16 inches)
• Depth: 244 mm (9-5/8 inches)
• Height: 320 mm (12-5/8 inches)
• Weight: 7.3 kg (16 lbs 2 oz)
• What's In The Box: Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor, AC Cord
• Optional Accessory: BTY-NIMH/A Rechargeable Battery Pack