MOTU’s ZBox is now available though Major Music’s dealer network throughout Australia. ZBox is a guitar pickup adapter that matches the output impedance of a guitar with instrument inputs on audio interfaces or other devices.
Guitar inputs on audio interfaces, mixers, PAs, wireless transmitters and other similar devices (often labelled “instrument”) usually have impedance levels that differ significantly from those typically found on guitar amp inputs. This mismatch can make a guitar sound unnatural (too bright, thin and brittle). In addition, the guitar may not feel right while played through software or DSP-driven amp models.
By providing the proper impedance levels, ZBox restores natural guitar tone that would otherwise be lost through a non-amp input.
ZBox is designed with authentic matching circuits that emulate the two-jack switching network found on many classic amplifiers, complete with analog simulation of the input tube grid. This unique approach delivers the most authentic amplifier impedance matching available for the absolute truest sound and feel from a guitar.
ZBox is simple to use. Just plug a guitar into ZBox’s Lo-Z or Hi-Z input (whichever sounds better), and plug the ZBox’s built-in, 16-inch cable with quarter-inch jack into the guitar input on the destination device (audio interface, wireless box, mixer, recorder, PA, etc.)
ZBox is housed in a small (1 x 1.75 x 2.5), lightweight, virtually indestructible aluminium housing that can be conveniently velcroed or duct-taped to a guitar strap for live performance through a wireless transmitter.
ZBox is not a computer interface and does not require any software drivers. It does not require a power source or extra cables (just the cable from the guitar).
ZBox is available now from Major Music Wholesale Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9525 2088
RRP $49.99
