Variable Load Active DI with Piezo-Optimized Input
The PZ-DI is a specialized high-performance active direct box designed to accommodate acoustic and orchestral instruments, with a selectable input impedance that can accommodate magnetic microphones or piezoelectric transducers, and a variable low-pass filter.
Optimized for live orchestral instruments
Adjustable load for piezo and magnetic mics
Variable low-cut filter to control low frequency resonance
48V phantom powered, no batteries required
Piezo problem solver
The PZ-DI features a variable load switch that lets you adjust the input impedance of the direct box, so you can optimize performance with your instrument's mics. The 1 megohm setting offers the classic impedance found on most active DI boxes, while the 220k ohm setting warms up the tone of magnetic pickups to provide the feel and tone as if your instrument were connected directly to an amplifier. The third setting is an ultra-high 10 megohm impedance specifically designed for piezo transducers, helping to compensate for the harsh or squawky tone that can occur when a piezo is connected to a lower impedance input.
Variable filter to fit any instrument
To eliminate unwanted stage resonance and prevent feedback, the PZ-DI features a fully variable low-pass filter that gently attenuates low frequencies. The attenuation point of this filter can be raised or lowered to match the frequency response of your instrument, with a lower point for acoustic bass and a higher setting for violin or banjo. A switchable high-cut filter is also included, which is useful on instruments such as acoustic guitars that incorporate a battery-powered preamp, softening any harshness or high-frequency edge for a smoother sound.
