Table Of Contents; Introduction - Radial Engineering PZ-Pre User Manual

Radial PZ-Pre
Acoustic Instrument Preamp
Users Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction.................................................................. 1
Feature Set.................................................................. 2
Input Section ............................................................... 4
Filter and EQ Section .................................................. 6
Output Section............................................................. 8
Instrument Connection ................................................ 9
Output Connection ...................................................... 11
Setting Up The PZ-Pre ................................................ 12
Controlling Feedback .................................................. 14
Stage Setups............................................................... 16
Adding Boost and Effects ............................................ 17
FAQ ............................................................................. 18
Specifi cations .............................................................. 20
Warranty ................................................................Back Cover
Congratulations on your purchase of the Radial PZ-Pre, without
a doubt the most challenging pedal we have ever produced! Why?
Simply put, it is so jammed with features that it took us over two
years to get it right! And with all of these features, we absolutely
recommend that you take a few minutes to read through this
manual to familiarize yourself with all of the PZ-Pre functions
before you get started.
Like all Radial products, the PZ-Pre is built to the very highest
standards with the very best components, and provides the type
of durability you would expect for concert stage use. If, after read-
ing this manual, you have a question please visit the FAQ in the
PZ-Pre section of our web site. This is where we post the latest
notes. If you have a question that is not covered please send your
email to info@radialeng.com and we will do our very best to get
back to you promptly.
Now get ready to pluck, pick, bow, twang and strum till dawn!
Radial Engineering Ltd.
1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9
tel: 604-942-1001 fax: 604-942-1010 email: info@radialeng.com
www.radialeng.com
Specifi cations and appearance subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2007 Radial Engineering Ltd.
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True to the Music

INTRODUCTION

The Radial PZ-Pre is a very unique pedal. Although the PZ-Pre
is likely to be the best sounding acoustic guitar preamp you
have ever experienced, it is not dedicated to just guitars. We
designed the PZ-Pre from the ground up to work with all types of
instruments including violin, cello, contrabass, mandolin, Dobro,
bouzouki, harp, sitar and banjo! In fact it will likely do a smash-up
job on brass and woodwinds too! This is because the two inputs
have been designed to accept all types of pickups and the on-
board equalizer is both very powerful and musical. You can even
combine the two inputs should you wish to use two pickups at
the same time!
Our quest for fl exibility did not stop there; we also equipped the
PZ-Pre with four outputs so that it could drive four separate signal
paths at the same time! And each output is managed differently
to address different needs.
The instrument output is designed for the on-stage musician. An
electric fi ddle player may have numerous effects pedals and an
over-driven guitar amp on stage to create various sonic textures
while a bouzouki player may have his vintage Twin. The tuner
output works with the mute footswitch for silent on-stage tuning
and instrument changeover.
There are also two built-in Radial direct boxes with balanced
XLR outputs. Output-1 is a pre-EQ, pre-effects output designed
to feed a clean signal to the PA system while output-2 is post-EQ
and post effects, to feed stage monitors and in-ear systems with
a completely different mix. For instance, when playing in a typical
arena, there is so much echo that the last thing you would want
would be to send a 'wet instrument' (sound with lots of echo and
reverb) into the PA system. On the other hand, adding reverb to
your in-ear system will often give you a better sense of space and
a more natural feel to the performance.
The built-in fl exibility is further expanded with an effects loop,
power booster and probably the best sounding front end you have
ever encountered for your instrument. Best of all, it is all housed
in a super compact pedal that can fi t in any gig bag and travel
with you wherever you go.
Radial Engineering Ltd.
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