IK Multimedia Z-TONE Buffer Boost
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Overview & Tech Specs
Overview & Tech Specs
Preamp/DI pedal with advanced tone shaping
Guitar & bass pedalboards are all about exploring new tones & textures, creating a wide range of sound for your instrument. Z-TONE® Buffer Boost takes your live rig to a new level, letting you shape the sound of your instrument with the input circuits from our award-winning AXE I/O interface.
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
- Buffers signal for longer pedalboards & cable runs
- Boost circuit adds volume & drive
- Alternate outs for mixers & PAs
- Ground lift switch eliminates buzz & hum
- Designed and made in Italy
Z-TONE Buffer Boost Specifications
Topology
- Ultra low noise, high bandwidth and ultra low distortion preamp, buffer and direct box, with boost control and variable gain and input impedance.
- Transformer-based galvanically isolated balanced output and electronically buffered low impedance unbalanced output.
- PURE and JFET input stages for total transparency or added harmonics.
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
- Boost range: From 0dB to +10dB
- Input impedance - Z-TONE set on PASSIVE mode: Variable from 1MΩ down to 2.2kΩ
- Input impedance - Z-TONE set on ACTIVE mode: Approx 20kΩ
- Output impedance, unbalanced out: 56Ω
- Output impedance, balanced out: 600Ω
- Max input level before clipping: +13dBm when powered by 48V phantom, +9dBm when powered by 9V battery
- 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
- External DC power: 9VDC, positive outside - not included
- Current consumption from P48 phantom power source: 6.5mA
Dimensions
- Size: 10.8cm/4.25" x 12cm/4.72" x 5.8cm/2.28"
- Weight: 600g/21.2oz
Package includes
- Z-TONE Buffer Boost unit
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
Delivery timing depends on the product’s availability status:
- In Store
Available at our Rotterdam store and shipped the same day when ordered before 15:00. - In Warehouse
Available from supplier's warehouse. The estimated dispatch or delivery timeframe is shown next to the product availability. - For Backorder
The product can be ordered, but availability and delivery timing may vary. Please contact our team for product-specific information. - Pre-Order
The product is not yet available for immediate dispatch. Please contact our team for the latest expected availability date.
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Returns
Eligible unused products can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Products must be returned in their original condition, including all accessories and original packaging.
Some exclusions may apply, including opened software or custom orders. Please contact us before returning an item so we can provide the correct instructions.
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us as soon as possible with photos of the product and packaging. We’ll help arrange the appropriate replacement, repair or refund.
Warranty & Support
Warranty & Support
All new products include a 2-year warranty.
If you experience a fault, contact our team with your order number and a description of the issue. We’ll help troubleshoot the problem and, where necessary, arrange a repair, replacement or warranty claim.
The warranty does not cover accidental damage, misuse, normal wear and tear, incorrect installation or unauthorised repairs.
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