Radial ToneBone PZ-PRE | Acoustic Instrument Preamplifier Pedal

Radial ToneBone PZ-PRE Acoustic Instrument Preamplifier Pedal

The Radial Tonebone PZ-Pre is the most powerful acoustic preamplifier ever to be put inside a pedal. And when we say acoustic, we do not just mean acoustic guitar - we mean ANY acoustic instrument including banjo, violin, cello, mandolin, contrabass, bouzouki or lute. The magic lies in the combination of high performance 100% discrete class-A PZB piezo boosters, an ultra-quiet preamp circuit that will adapt to any pickup system and a host of connectivity options that will put you in total control.

The PZ-Pre is equipped with two inputs for quick instrument changes on stage. These can also be combined to blend two pickups together if you so desire. Features include a powerful yet warm sounding semi-parametric EQ to tailor your sound, feedback eliminating controls including a dual-Q notch filter to surgically remove feedback, a high-pass filter to cut low frequency resonance, and a phase reverse switch to eliminate hot spots on stage. It is also equipped with a host of outputs: a 1/4" hi-Z instrument out for an on-stage amp, a pre-EQ balanced XLR output for the PA system and a post EQ XLR out for stage wedges or in-ear monitors. A dedicated tuner out with mute switch lets you quietly tune on-stage. There's even a combination power booster - effects loop to add sizzle and dynamics to the performance and extra presence when soloing!

Compact and easy to use, the Radial PZ-Pre packs in all of the features you need to take your acoustic instrument from home to studio and club to concert.

Key Features

• Two channels to switch between instruments
• Notch & resonance filters eliminate feedback
• Pre & Post Radial DI outputs for PA and monitors
• Power booster and mute for more control on stage

Technical Specifications

Circuit Type
Proprietary active circuit
Standard input impedance
6.8k Ohm at input jack ('PZB' switch out)
Input with PZB switch in Impedance
10meg Ohm at input jack
Output Impendence
1k Ohm
Low cut roll-off
Position 1: 75Hz, Position 2: 2:220Hz
Notch Freq. range
56Hz to 330Hz
Notch Q
Setting 1: -8dB, Setting 2: -15dB
EQ
LOW Shelving
+/- 12dB @ 75Hz
MID
Parametric
+/- 12dB @ 82Hz to 5.6kHz
HIGH
Shelving
+/- 12dB @ 7.5kHz
Boost level
12dB
Effects send & receive
-10dB
FX loop impedance
Send: 1k Ohm
Receive: 15k Ohm
Polarity
180 degrees switch (absolute phase reversal)
Connections
Input-1: 1/4" unbalanced
Input-2: 1/4" unbalanced
Insert Send/Receive: 1/4" unbalanced
Amp output: 1/4"unbalanced, Hi-Z, 1k Ohm
Tuner output: 1/4"unbalanced, Hi-Z, 6.8k Ohm
Pre-EQ output: XLR balanced mic level 600 Ohms
Post-EQ output: XLR balanced mic level 600 Ohms
Footswitches
Three: Mute, Boost, Toggle 1-2
Heavy-duty high-cycle switches
LED indicators
Large 3mm OD ultra-bright LED indicators for:
mute, boost, Ch-1 & Ch-2 toggle status
Construction
14 guage steel, baked enamel finish
Size
8"w x 4 1/4"d x 2"h (205 x 110 x 51mm)
Weight
2.7lbs (1.2kg)
Warranty
Radial 3-year limited warranty