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Q: Can I use line-level
studio effects with the PZ-Pre?
A: Sometimes.
It depends on the effects processor. Check to
see if it is designed to accept instrument levels.
If it is, you should be fine. If not, you may
find that the PZ=Pre is not generating sufficient
level for the effects processor and therefore
you will likely encounter added noise.
Q: Can I drive a power amplifier
directly from the PZ-Pre?
A: No. The
PZ-pre outputs are in the -60dB range with is
normal for instrument and mic level devices. Power
amplifiers usually require -10dB or +4dB line
level signals.
Q: Why
is the XLR output mic level like a direct box?
A: This allows
the system tech to match all of the signals on
stage so that any source, be it microphone, keyboard,
bass or acoustic instrument all be at mic level.
This then allows the signals to go through professional
mic splitters without incident or distortion.
Q: Can I use the PZ-Pre to record direct into
my computer?
A: Yes, as
long as you have a mic level input on your interface
or preamplifier. As mic inputs are the most common
form of input on a mixer, this should not be a
problem.
Q: What Radial DI is used for the PZ-Pre outputs?
A: The balanced
XLR outputs on the PZ-Pre are proprietary active
outputs designed specifically to maximize the
performance of the PZ-Pre. They are similar to
the outputs stage used on the Radial J48 direct
box.
Q: Will I hurt the PZ-Pre
if I leave have the piezo boosters on by mistake?
A: No. It will
likely only result in distortion. Q:
Can the PZ-Pre power up a phantom powered microphone?
A: No. The
PZ-Pre’s external power supply is 15 volts
and proper phantom powering requires 48 volts.
This is better done with a phantom power supply.
Q: Can I control the EQ for each channel separately?
A: Not directly.
The best way to do this would be to add an external
EQ pedal in between the instrument and PZ-Pre
connection.
Q: Can I use the
PZ-Pre with a bass guitar?
A: Why not?
You will need to make sure your microphone is
high impedance for best results.
Q: Can I use the
XLR output from the PZ-Pre to connect directly
to a powered monitor?
A: As long
as your speaker is equipped with a 'mic level'
input,
the answer is yes. Just turn up the sensitivity
so that it can handle a
mic input and you should be good to go.
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