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 dB) frequency response Z-TONE DI ensures every nuance and detail of your instrument is carefully maintained.

Specifications

Audio specs

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

Made In Italy

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