Radial Engineering Ltd. designed the new Radial PZ-DI direct box to work with all types of acoustic and orchestral instruments by letting users optimize the input impedance to match the pickup or transducer. The PZ-DI promises to adapt to piezo transducers, overcoming the squawk and peaks that they produce, as well as magnetic pickups. The PZ-DI is also geared to help eliminate feedback and resonance caused by low frequencies along with the interaction between the room acoustics and the PA.
A 3-position impedance selector switch lets users match load with the pickup, a variable lo-cut filter lets them dial out unwanted low frequencies, and for use with high output active bass or digital keyboards, users can simply engage the -15dB pad. A hi-cut filter can also be engaged to gently smooth out the over-aggressive top-end produced by many active instruments.
The PZ-DI can work double duty as a standard direct box with front panel ¼” input and thru connectors to interface with an electric bass and the stage amplifier plus XLR out to feed the PA. The PZ-DI employs 48V phantom power with a new internal switching supply that elevates the rail voltage while reducing distortion.
Made with 14-gauge steel I-beam construction, the PZ-DI is designed to eliminate torque and reduces stress on the PC board. Its book-end design creates protective zones around the controls, switches and connectors. The PZ-DI is backed with a 3-year transferable warranty.
The PZ-DI will start shipping in October 2012. Estimated retail price: $300 USD.
For more information, please visit www.radialeng.com.
