IK Multimedia Bundle: Includes Z-TONE DI and AmpliTube 5
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SKU: CB-ZTONEDIAT5-HCD-IN
When recording guitar and bass tracks many choose to record straight into the mixing desk. However, IK Multimedia believe the 1/4" inputs on most mixers and audio are less than ideal. To remedy this they've introduced the Z-Tone DI, an active DI box and preamp designed to get your guitar or bass sounding its best before it hits the mixer.
Sound and Connectivity
As a DI, the Z-Tone DI is designed to keep the natural tone of your guitar or bass in tact. The Z-Tone DI has a 114dB(A) dynamic range and a 3 Hz - 30 kHz (+/- 1 dB) frequency response so it'll be able to handle all dynamics in your playing and capture every detail.
The Z-Tone DI features a balanced XLR output for connecting to a mixer and has a Ground Lift switch for eliminating unwanted noise and hum from ground loops. There's also an unbalanced 1/4" output if you need it. If you want to record an amp signal alongside the direct signal you can use the Hi-Z Link output on the front. This mirrors the input signal and you can send it out to pedals and amps for a wet-dry recording. If you want to use keyboards, synths, and other instruments with the Z-Tone DI, simply use the 20 dB pad button to accommodate them.
Preamp
The preamp on the Z-Tone DI provides options for shaping and colouring your tone - controllable via the two switches on the face of the unit and the control knob in between. The left switch features "Active" and "Passive" options to use depending on which type of pickups are in your guitar.
The Passive option is designed to accommodate all passive pickups from low-output single-coils, to high-output modern humbuckers. The Active option is for active pickups, bypassing unnecessary gain stages for a more direct and transparent signal path. The right switch changes the tonal characteristics of the preamp - "Pure" is a transparent and accurate preamp that won't colour the tone, and "JFET" is a Class A JFET input buffer that provides a warmer tone with more midrange focus and subtle harmonic enhancement.
The control knob is a variable impedance control - by increasing the impedance you get a sharper, tighter tone, but when you increase the load you get a thicker, bolder sound. You can make noticeable differences to the tone and characteristics of your guitar or bass' tone with just a simple turn of the impedance control.
The Z-Tone DI can be powered by a 9V battery if you want to use it on the go but can also be run off a mixer or interface's +48v phantom power.
Here's What IK Multimedia say:
AmpliTube 5
Legendary guitar/bass gear on your Mac/PC - Captures the sound, feel and vibe of over 400 of the most sought-after guitar & bass gear ever.
Developed with top brands & artists - Official gear from icons like Fender®, Mesa/Boogie®, Orange®, Slash, Brian May, Joe Satriani and many more.
Covers the entire signal chain - Stomps, amps, cabs, speakers, mics, rooms and rack FX all in one interface, all routed the way you want.
All-in-one recording & performance studio - With an 8-track recorder + DAW, looper, tuner, practice tools and live features all in one.
Powerful recording in your favourite DAW - Works as an AAX / VST / AU plug-in to create killer guitar tracks anywhere.
The most realistic tones ever - IK’s DIM™ and VIR™ technology ensures AmpliTube nails the tone and feel of every piece of gear like never before.
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- IK Multimedia
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