Radial Engineering PZ Pro Quick Start Guide

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PZ PRO± 2 - c h a n n e l a c o u s t i c p r e a m p

PZ PRO - Order # R800 7089

Features

• Two independent input channels with
separate EQs

• Microphone input on channel-B with
48V phantom power

• EFX Loop and clean Boost with
footswitch control

• Balanced pre and post-EQ outputs to
feed PA/Monitors

Extras

• Switch/Combine instruments with a
clip-on or vocal mic

• PZ Boost circuit to optimize for use
with piezo transducers

• Selectable High-Pass/Notch lter to
reduce on-stage feedback

• Recongure the EFX/Boost footswitch
to suit your setup

The PZ-Pro is a two channel instrument preamp, switcher, and performance control station
designed for stage musicians who are serious about their tone and like being in the driver’s seat.
Dual input channels allow you to switch between two sources or blend them together, with full

control over the sound of each instrument, and the ability to bring e󰀨ects pedals and a signal

booster into the mix with a single footswitch.

Each channel on the PZ-Pro has its own semi-parametric equalizer section and input level, along

with individual lter controls to reduce feedback on stage. Channel-B also features a microphone

input to allow any dynamic or condenser microphone to be used, including clip-on instrument mics
or even vocal microphones. An FX Loop with a wet/dry knob provides the ability to blend in as

much or as little pedal e󰀨ects as desired, with a footswitch to bring them in and out of the signal

chain at a moment’s notice. Finally, once your tone is completely dialed-in, balanced XLR direct
outs feed the PA system or a recording interface, with both Pre-EQ and Post-EQ outputs available.

3 BAND EQ -

Variable EQ for each input with bass,
semi-parametric mid range, and high
frequency boost/cut controls.

LEVEL -

Sets the volume
on each input
channel.

TOGGLE -

Footswitch
lets you select
between input A
and input B.

FX LOOP
ASSIGN -

Assign FX Loop
to affect the
signal on input
A, B or both.

FOOTSWITCH
ASSIGN -

Activate the
Boost, FX
Loop, or both
simultaneously.

FX BLEND -

Mix the original ‘dry’
input sources with
the ‘wet’ FX Loop.

MUTE -

Turns off all
outputs except for
the Tuner Out.

FILTER -

Three-position switch for targeted

frequency removal or a high-pass lter

to remove excessive low end rumble.

BOOST -

Sets the amount
of clean boost
applied

BOOST/FX LOOP -

Footswitch activates the
built-in clean boost or the
FX loop.

Dimensions

• 9.1” x 5.32” x 1.82”

• 14 gauge steel chassis

• 15VDC power supply included

INPUT A/B -

1/4” TS
instrument input
for channel A/B
of the PZ-Pro.

180° -

Polarity
reverse switch
for input B and
microphone input
on channel B.

Using the PZ-Pro as an acoustic command center

The PZ-Pro is versatile enough to handle even the most complex
stage setups, with the ability to blend a pickup system with a

microphone, EQ each input separately, add in pedal e󰀨ects and

a clean boost with the press of a footswitch, and silently tune on
stage - all while providing studio grade outputs to the PA, monitors,

and even a stage amplier.

MIC INPUT-B -

XLR input for
connection to a
microphone to
feed channel B.

A/B -

Sums input
A and input B
together after
their respective
EQ sections.

TUNER OUT -

1/4” TS buffered
output for
connection to a
tuner pedal.

48V -

Activates
phantom
power at the
Mic Input B.

FX SEND/
RECEIVE -

1/4” TS jacks for
connecting external
effects pedals.

AMP OUT -

1/4” TS instrument­level output to feed an

on-stage amplier.

PRE EQ OUT -

Balanced XLR
output with 180
polarity reverse
and Ground Lift.

CABLE CLAMP -

Lock down power
supply cable.

15VDC -

Connection
for Radial
15VDC/400mA
power supply.

POST EQ OUT -

Balanced XLR
output with 180
polarity reverse
and Ground Lift.

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