Radial Engineering PZ Pro Users Manual

PZ•PRO

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USER GUIDE

RADIAL PZ•PRO

USER GUIDE

Table of Contents Page

Overview ................................................................................ 1

Features and Functions ....................................................... 2-5

Connecting Instruments ......................................................... 6

Connecting a Microphone ...................................................... 7

Blending Inputs with A+B ........................................................8

The EQ & Filter Section .......................................................... 9

The FX Loop and Boost ....................................................... 10

The Boost/FX Loop Footswitch ............................................ 11

Connecting Outputs ......................................................... 11-12

The Tuner Out and Mute Footswitch .................................... 12

Specications ....................................................................... 13

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Warranty .................................................................Back Cover

Thank you for purchasing the PZ-Pro, a dual-channel instrument

preamplier designed for ultimate control over your sound,

with both microphone and instrument connections along with
footswitch controls to streamline changes on stage during a
performance.

The PZ-Pro is packed with features, and o󰀨ers a number of ways

in which it can be used. To fully utilize all the possible functions
of PZ-Pro, please take a moment to read through this manual,
which details each feature and outlines their use. If afterwards

you still nd yourself with questions, visit the FAQ page on the
Radial website. This is where we post questions from other
users along with product updates. If you still require clarication

feel free to send an email to [e-mail] and we will
do our best to respond promptly.

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OVERVIEW

The PZ-Pro may appear complicated due to the many available features

and conguration options, but it can be simplied by breaking it down into

four main sections:

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INPUTS AND EQ

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The PZ-Pro has two input channels, so you can have two separate sound
sources connected at the same time. Two 1/4" input jacks provide con­nection to any instrument source, and the PZ Boost switches allow you
to optimize each input for use with piezo transducers. Channel B also
features a microphone input, so you can blend a clip on microphone with
your instrument pickups, or even connect a vocal mic.

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EFX LOOP AND BOOST

Two additional features on the PZ-Pro are the EFX Loop and clean Boost,

both of which can be congured to match your playing style and your
specic setup. The EFX Loop allows you to connect your guitar e󰀨ects

pedals directly to the PZ-Pro, so you can share them across both inputs,

or use them on just one source while leaving the other una󰀨ected. A wet/
dry control allows you to blend in how much of the pedal e󰀨ects are added

to your sound. The Boost is a class-A signal booster with up to +15 dB of
clean gain that allows you to cut through the mix when soloing.

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FOOTSWITCH CONTROL

The PZ-Pro also has three useful footswitches for real-time performance
control on a live stage. The Input footswitch toggles between the two inputs,
making instrument changeovers on stage silent and seamless. The EFX/
Loop footswitch is assignable, and can be selected to turn the EFX Loop

on and o󰀨, activate the clean Boost, or control both simultaneously. Lastly,

the Mute footswitch provides an easy way to cut output signals from the

PZ-Pro so only the Tuner out is active, allowing for quiet on stage tuning

at a moment's notice.

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OUTPUTS

Two balanced DI outputs are provided on the PZ-Pro over XLR connec­tors to feed PA systems up to 300' away without signal degradation or
noise. Pre EQ and Post EQ options are provided, and both can be used
simultaneously. This gives you the ability to send a direct feed of your
instruments to the main PA system, while taking the Post EQ shaped sound
to your monitor system for in-ears or stage wedges. In addition to the XLR

outputs, the PZ-Pro also has a 1/4" amp out to feed a stage amplier, and
a bu󰀨ered always-on output to feed a tuner pedal.

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LEVEL: Input level control for each channel with unity gain

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setting at 12 o'clock.

2. EQ: Variable EQ for each input with bass, semi-parametric mid

range, and high boost/cut controls.

3. FILTER: Three-position switch and variable control activates a

notch lter for targeted frequency removal or a high-pass lter to

remove excessive low end rumble.

4. FX BLEND: Wet/dry control allows you to mix the original 'dry'

input source with the 'wet' FX Loop returns.

5. FX LOOP ASSIGN: Selects whether guitar pedals in the FX Loop

a󰀨ect the signal on Input A, Input B, or both simultaneously.

6. FOOTSWICH ASSIGN: Used to set the Boost/FX Loop footswitch

to activate the Boost, FX Loop, or both simultaneously.

7. BOOST: Sets the amount of clean boost applied when the Boost

function is active. Up to +15dB of gain is available when this
control is turned fully clockwise.

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8. LOOP ON: Recessed side-access switch ensures the FX Loop

is always active, and won't change when the Boost/FX Loop
Footswitch is pressed. FX Loop can still be assigned to Input A,
Input B, or both.

9. MUTE: Footswitch cuts signal to all outputs except for the 1/4"

Tuner Out. Use for instrument changeovers or quiet tuning on

stage.

10. BOOST/FX LOOP: Assignable footswitch can activate the FX

Loop, Boost, or both simultaneously, depending on the setting of
the Footswitch Assign control.

11. TOGGLE A/B: Selects between inputs A and B, with LED

indicators to display the active input. This switch is deactivated if
A+B is engaged on the rear panel of the PZ-Pro, since both inputs
will be always on.

12. PZ BOOST: Recessed side-access switches activate a 10dB

signal boost on inputs A & B and increase the impedance to
10Meg Ohms for optimal use with piezo transducers.

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