PZ-Pre Acoustic Instrument Preamp

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Price:
RRP: £476.82 inc VAT
Code:
RADPZPRE
Manufacturer Code:
R800-7085-00
Brand:
Radial

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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
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PZ-Pre Acoustic Instrument Preamp

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)