IK Multimedia Z-TONE DI Instrument Preamp and Active DI Box Overview:
Key Features
. Active/Passive pickup selector . PURE channel for transparent sound . JFET channel adds warmth & harmonics . Z-TONE variable impedance control creates a wide range of tones . 20 dB pad for extended operating range . Balanced & unbalanced outputs . Link out splits signal to amps & pedals . Ground lift switch eliminates buzz & hum . Rugged stage-ready metal housing . Want to track guitars the way the pros do with a new level of sound quality and powerful workflow? Look no further than the groundbreaking Z-TONE DI.
Z-TONE DI combines the award-winning sound shaping from IK’s AXE I/O interface with the flexibility to record both processed and DI guitar tracks at the same time as well as best-in-class sound quality. It takes any audio interface (or live mixer) to the next level using the same techniques in the studio as pros like Joe Satriani.
A whole new way to record
Z-TONE DI lets you record two tracks simultaneously: the processed track coming from your amp and effects rig and a direct track for post-processing using amp sims like the included AmpliTube 5 SE.
This way you can record with your real gear and at the same time have maximum tone flexibility with a second track that you can process and fine-tune at will without having to record countless takes.
Powerful tone shaping options
Z-TONE DI offers a high-quality instrument preamp with exceptionally low noise and wide frequency response and multiple circuit topologies to adapt to any type of guitar pick-up and style.
Premium sound & build
Best of all Z-TONE DI is designed to preserve the natural tone of your instrument. With exceptional 114 dB(A) dynamic range and extended 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+/- 1
. I/O Gain: Unitary from 1/4” input JACK to both 1/4” and XLR outputs when GAIN is at 0dB and Z-TONE at the SHARP position. . Gain Range: From -8dB to +8dB . Input impedance - Z-TONE set on PASSIVE mode: Variable from 1M? down to 2.2k? . Input impedance - Z-TONE set on ACTIVE mode: Approx 20k? . Output impedance unbalanced out: 56? . Output impedance balanced out: 600? . Max input level before clipping: +13dBm when powered by 48V phantom +9dBm when powered by 9V battery . PAD: -20dB . Dynamic Range: better than 114dB(A) for both outputs input gain at 0dB . Total Harmonic Distortion balanced output 1kHz +4dBm input: 0.0033% (PURE) 0.2% (JFET) . Total Harmonic Distortion unbalanced output 1kHz +4dBm input: 0.00055% (PURE) 0.2% (JFET) . Frequency response: from 5Hz to 30kHz -1dB . Phase deviation: 0° +/-10° from 20Hz to 20kHz
Power
. Phantom power: +48V phantom on Balanced output . Battery power: 9V - not included . Current consumption from P48 phantom power source: 6.5mA
Dimensions
. Size: 13.7cm/5.39" x 15.8cm/6.22" x 4.5cm/1.77" . Weight: 950g/33.56oz