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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.................
OVERVIEW The PZ-Pro may appear complicated due to the many available features and configuration options, but it can be simplified by breaking it down into four main sections: 4 2 1 3 1 INPUTS AND EQ 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.
FEATURES - FRONT PANEL 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 1. LEVEL: Input level control for each channel with unity gain 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 filter for targeted frequency removal or a high-pass filter to remove excessive low end rumble. 4.
FEATURES - FRONT PANEL CONTINUED 12 12 8 9 10 11 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.
FEATURES - REAR PANEL 1 3 5 7 20 2 4 6 8 1. INPUTS A & B: 1/4" inputs for guitars and instruments. 2. INPUT B 180: Polarity reverse switch for Input B helps to correct for phase issues when summing both inputs together. This switch also affects Mic Input B. 3. A+B: Sums Input A and Input B together after their respective EQ & Filter sections. Engaging this switch activates both inputs simultaneously and disables the Toggle Footswitch. 4.
FEATURES - REAR PANEL CONTINUED 9 11 10 13 12 15 14 9. FX SEND & RECEIVE: Unbalanced connections for adding mono effects pedals or pedal chains to the FX Loop of the PZPro. These connections are activated using the Boost/FX Loop Footswitch. 10. PRE EQ OUT: Balanced XLR direct box output to feed a mic-level signal to the PA or a recording interface. Pre EQ output is not affected by EQ & Filter settings or by FX/Boost functions. 11.
MAKING CONNECTIONS - THE 1/4" INSTRUMENT INPUTS The PZ-Pro features two 1/4" inputs on the rear panel, allowing you to connect two instruments and toggle between them or blend both together simultaneously. Using these inputs you can switch between two guitars with different tunings, blend together multiple pickup types on a single instrument, or switch between other acoustic instruments such as mandolin or banjo.
CONNECTING A MICROPHONE The PZ-Pro includes a locking female XLR jack for connecting a microphone to the Input of channel B. When activated, the microphone input overrides the instrument input for channel B - this is done by activating the Mic On switch next to the XLR connection. You can use this input for clip-on instrument mics, wireless microphones, and even vocal mics! The Mic Input, 48V and Mic On For dynamic microphones that don't require additional power, simply plug and play.
BLENDING BOTH INPUTS TOGETHER While the PZ-Pro makes it easy to toggle between two inputs at the press of a footswitch, you may also wish to blend both input sources together, allowing you to combine the warmth and low end from a microphone with the brightness and clarity from your pickup system. To combine both input signals, press the A+B switch on the rear panel of the PZPro.
THE EQ & FILTER SECTIONS Each channel of the PZ-Pro is equipped with a powerful EQ and Filter section that allows you to independently control the tone and tailor it to each instrument or microphone source. The controls for channel A are located along the top row of the PZ-Pro, while the controls for channel B are mirrored along the bottom row.
THE FX LOOP AND BOOST The FX Loop on the PZ-Pro allows you to connect mono guitar pedals and other unbalanced effects devices and seamlessly integrate them into your performance. To connect effects pedals to the PZ-Pro, use a regular 1/4" TS instrument cable and connect the FX Send to the input of the guitar pedal, and the FX Receive to the output of the device.
THE BOOST/FX LOOP FOOTSWITCH The middle footswitch on the PZ-Pro is an assignable switch that can activate either the FX Loop, the Boost, or both at once. Press this switch once to activate the selected features which will also turn on the red LED indicator. Press a second time to turn them back off. The Footswitch Assign control The Boost/FX Loop Footswitch The Footswitch Assign control lets you select which features will be activated by the Boost/FX Loop Footswitch.
THE PZ-PRO OUTPUTS CONTINUED The Post EQ XLR Out takes a signal that is after (Post) the EQ, FX and Boost features, providing an affected 'wet' signal that is perfect for feeding a monitor mix system or a powered PA monitor for gigs without a dedicated sound engineer. Each XLR output includes two additional features: a 180° switch and a Ground Lift.
SPECIFICATIONS Audio Circuit Type: �������������������������������������������������������������������� Proprietary active circuit Number of channels: .....................2x Inputs, Mono Pre and Post EQ XLR balanced Out Frequency Response: ������������������������������������������������������������������� 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.5dB Input Gain:................................................... +20dB (Instrument Input), +55dB (Mic Input) Boost Gain:......................................................
THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at its option) any defective component(s) of this product (excluding finish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase.
