PZ-Pre Acoustic Instrument Preamp

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Price:: RRP: £464.44 inc VAT
Code:: RADPZPRE
Manufacturer Code:: R800-7085-00
Brand:: Radial

Main Features

Two inputs with PZB piezo boosters
Powerful three-band semi-parametric EQ
Notch and low-cut filters for feedback control
Effects loop, power booster and tuner output
Separate pre and post EQ direct box outputs
Quick efficient instrument change-over

The PZ-Pre™ is a studio quality preamp with two footswitch-able inputs. Each input is equipped with a separate level control and PZB piezo buffer with a 10 meg-Ohm input impedance to optimize the signal path. A Blend-Mix function allows both inputs to be blended together using the level controls like a mixer. For tone shaping, the PZ-Pre features powerful low and high EQ controls plus a semi-parametric mid-range. To help eliminate feedback and low frequency resonance, a variable notch filter and lo-cut filter are on-board. A phase reverse switch can be engaged to tame hot-spots on-stage and help eliminate feedback. On board is a power-booster and effects-loop plus a separate tuner output with a mute footswitch for ‘on-the-fly’ silent tuning. To maximize flexibility, a comprehensive output array includes a standard ¼” instrument output to connect to the stage amp, a PRE-EQ XLR output to route the dry ‘pre-effect’ signal to the PA system, and a second POST-EQ XLR out to send the wet signal to the monitors

Product Features

Features

Two inputs with PZB piezo boosters
Powerful three-band semi-parametric EQ
Notch and low-cut filters for feedback control
Effects loop, power booster and tuner output
Separate pre and post EQ direct box outputs

Applications

Quick efficient instrument change-over
Works with upright bass, violin, mandolin...
Works with active or passive pickups
Blend the sound from two pickups together

Cool Factors

Studio quality preamp in a pedal
Puts you in control of your instrument’s tone
No Amp? Go direct with balanced XLR outputs
Works with virtually any instrument

Product Specifications

Inputs 1 & 2: ¼" Phone unbalanced
Input impedance: Normal 6.8k Ohm
Piezo 10Meg Ohm
PZB buffers: +10dB boost
Low-cut filter: 75Hz / 220Hz
Notch filter range: 56Hz - 330Hz
Notch Q: -8dB / -15dB
Low EQ: Shelving type +/-12dB (75Hz)
High EQ: Shelving type +/-12dB (7.5kHz)
Mid EQ:
- Semi-parametric
- +/-12dB (82Hz - 5.6kHz)
Power Boost: Unity gain to +12dB max.
Effects Loop:
- ¼" Phone unbalanced
- Send 1k Ohm / Return 15k Ohm
Switching: FET Switching
Output (instrument):
- ¼" Phone unbalanced,
- 1k Ohm output impedance
Tuner output:
- ¼" Phone unbalanced,
- 6.8k Ohm output impedance
Pre-EQ output: XLR, balanced,
600 Ohm, mic-level
- Post EQ output: XLR, balanced,
- 600 Ohm, mic-level
XLR pin-out: (AES standard)
- pin 1 ground
- pin 2 hot (+)
- pin 3 cold (-)
Power supply: 15VDC, 400mA (included), center pin positive
Size (W x D x H): 8”x 4.25”x1.37” (203x108x35mm)
Weight: 2.65 lbs. (1.2 kg)

PZ-Pre Acoustic Instrument Preamp

Main Features