Radial Tonebone PZ-Pre Acoustic Pre-Amp - Secondhand

Full Description

Need a boost?

If your acoustic instruments are equipped with a piezo pickup, then you probably do. Thankfully, the PZ-Pre is here to help. This powerful preamp gets its superior audio from 100% discrete class-A PZB boosters. That means ultra-quiet signal that’s adaptable to any type of pickup system. Quickly assign different functions to your boost switch for maximum flexibility. The PZ-Pre connects directly to your effects loop, giving you total control of your instrument’s sound. Whatever you need, you’ll get flawless sound for up to two instrument channels. Effortlessly switch and blend on stage in seconds. Your acoustic tone just got a huge upgrade.

Features

• Switch or blend instruments with two channels on board
• Quickly eliminate feedback with notch and resonance filters
• Perfect for PA and monitors with Pre and Post radial DI outputs
• Simple control on stage via power booster and mute functions
• Add gain for solos with the 8dB boost knob
• Dial your tone thanks to a semi parametric 3-band EQ
• Total control of input volume level on each channel
• Eliminate phase issues with the reverse switch
• Assign boost, effects loop, or both to your boost switch with the footswitch toggle
• Tame unruly low frequencies with the three-position lo-cut filter
• Perfect for piezo equipped instruments thanks to the PZB-2 class-A booster
• Insert effects into the signal path via loop/send return
• Remove hum and buzz caused by ground loops with the lift switch
• Plug directly into your tuner via the dedicated ¼” buffered output
• Rugged construction for damage-free transportation
• Compact design can be included in almost any pedalboard setup

Specifications

• Inputs: 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: pin 1 ground pin 2 hot (+) pin 3 cold (-)
• Power Supply: 15VDC, 400mA (included), center pin positive
• Dimensions: 203mm (W) x 108mm (D) x 35mm (H)
• Weight: 1.2kg