{"product_id":"pz-di-grad8001124","title":"Radial Engineering PZ-DI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePZ-DI\u003c\/strong\u003e by Radial Engineering is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-performance active Direct Box, Variable Load with piezoelectric input.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for connecting acoustic and orchestral instruments, with variable input impedance optimized for \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003epiezoelectric transducers\u003c\/strong\u003e and an adjustable Low-Cut filter.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The PZ-DI by Radial Engineering is a high-performance active Direct Box, Variable Load with piezoelectric input. Designed for connecting acoustic and orchestral instruments, with variable input impedance optimized for magnetic pickups or piezoelectric transducers and an adjustable Low-Cut filter.\" src=\"\/images\/uploads\/\/PZ-DI_1200x630_01.jpg\" title=\"The PZ-DI by Radial Engineering is a high-performance active Direct Box, Variable Load with piezoelectric input. Designed for connecting acoustic and orchestral instruments, with variable input impedance optimized for magnetic pickups or piezoelectric transducers and an adjustable Low-Cut filter.\" \/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized for orchestral instruments on live stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Load for piezoelectric and magnetic pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-cut filter to control low-frequency resonances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowered by 48V phantom, no batteries required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimizes the connection of instruments with piezoelectric pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePZ-DI\u003c\/strong\u003e has a variable load selector that allows you to set the input impedance of the direct box, to optimize performance with instrument pickups. The 1 megaohm position offers the classic impedance found on most active DI Boxes, while the 220k ohm setting warms the tone of magnetic pickups by providing a feel and timbre similar to direct connection to an amplifier. The third setting is an ultra-high impedance of 10 megaohms specifically designed for piezoelectric transducers, which helps compensate for the harsh or shrill tone that can occur when a piezo is connected to a lower impedance input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The PZ-DI has a variable load selector that allows you to set the input impedance of the direct box, to optimize performance with instrument pickups.\" src=\"\/images\/uploads\/\/PZ-DI_1200x630_06.jpg\" title=\"The PZ-DI has a variable load selector that allows you to set the input impedance of the direct box, to optimize performance with instrument pickups.\" \/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable filter to adapt to any instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePZ-DI\u003c\/strong\u003e features a variable low-cut filter that gently attenuates low frequencies, to remove unwanted stage resonances and prevent feedback. The filter's attenuation point can be adjusted to match the frequency response of the connected instrument, with a lower point for acoustic basses and a higher setting for violin or banjo. A switchable high-cut filter is also included, useful on instruments such as acoustic guitars with battery-powered preamps, which softens high frequencies for a smoother timbre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr \/\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical applications of PZ-DI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing PZ-DI with a Piezo instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Piezoelectric pickups can sound harsh and unnatural. PZ-DI solves this problem with a 10 megaohm input impedance that extends the frequency response and attenuates peaks. The Low-Cut filter can be adjusted to reduce unwanted resonances.\" src=\"\/images\/uploads\/\/PZDI-app-piezo1200x630.jpg\" title=\"Piezoelectric pickups can sound harsh and unnatural. PZ-DI solves this problem with a 10 megaohm input impedance that extends the frequency response and attenuates peaks. The Low-Cut filter can be adjusted to reduce unwanted resonances.\" \/\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiezoelectric pickups can sound harsh and unnatural. \u003cstrong\u003ePZ-DI\u003c\/strong\u003e solves this problem with a 10 megaohm input impedance that extends the frequency response and attenuates peaks. The Low-Cut filter can be adjusted to reduce unwanted resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing PZ-DI with an active acoustic guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The convenience of a built-in pickup and a battery-powered preamp simplifies connection and playback. But with sub-optimal electronics, these instruments can sound thin and unnatural. The PZ-DI's low-pass filter helps by gently attenuating high frequencies, while the low-pass filter can eliminate resonances.\" src=\"\/images\/uploads\/\/PZDI-app-active-acoustics1200x630.jpg\" title=\"The convenience of a built-in pickup and a battery-powered preamp simplifies connection and playback. But with sub-optimal electronics, these instruments can sound thin and unnatural. The PZ-DI's low-pass filter helps by gently attenuating high frequencies, while the low-pass filter can eliminate resonances.\" \/\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe convenience of a built-in pickup and a battery-powered preamp simplifies connection and playback. But with sub-optimal electronics, these instruments can sound thin and unnatural. The PZ-DI's low-pass filter helps by gently attenuating high frequencies, while the low-pass filter can eliminate resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing PZ-DI with a magnetic pickup instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The PZ-DI optimizes the bass tone by setting the load to 220k-ohm. This allows for a warmer and more natural tone, very useful in recording or preparing a Reamp. When touring with vintage instruments with low output, the impedance can be adjusted to 1 megaohm to reduce the load.\" src=\"\/images\/uploads\/\/PZDI-app-magnetic-pickup1200x630.jpg\" title=\"The PZ-DI optimizes the bass tone by setting the load to 220k-ohm. This allows for a warmer and more natural tone, very useful in recording or preparing a Reamp. When touring with vintage instruments with low output, the impedance can be adjusted to 1 megaohm to reduce the load.\" \/\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PZ-DI optimizes the bass tone by setting the load to 220k-ohm. This allows for a warmer and more natural tone, very useful in recording or preparing a Reamp. When touring with vintage instruments with low output, the impedance can be adjusted to 1 megaohm to reduce the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ePZ-DI Technical Specifications\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCircuit type:     proprietary analog with low-noise FET op-amp\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFrequency response:   20Hz ~ 20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDynamic range:               105dB\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGain:                 +4.6dB\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion:          0.02%\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eInput impedance:  10M\/1M\/220K-Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance:           200 Ohms - nominal\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEquivalent input noise: -98dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAttenuation pad\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eInput connectors:   1\/4\" hi-Z input\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eOutput connectors:           XLR male output\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eConstruction:     metal cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eWeight:     0.54kg 1.2lb ()\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDimensions (L x W x D): 127 x 84 x 48mm (5.0\" x 3.3\" x 2\")\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePower: 48V phantom - proprietary digital switching\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eOperating conditions:               dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RADIAL ENGINEERING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58003743670617,"sku":"GRAD8001124","price":319.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/44-radial-engineering-pz-di-grad8001124_0.jpg?v=1778131436","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/pz-di-grad8001124","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}