User Manual

Hi-ZLo-Z
Guitar
output
Guitar
input
Audio interface, mixer, recorder,
PA, wireless transmitter, etc.
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Thank you for purchasing the ZBOX! ZBOX matches the
output impedance (”Z”) of your guitar pickup to the
impedance of a non-amp input, such as the
mic/instrument preamp inputs on an audio interface,
mixer or recorder, or the guitar input on a wireless
transmitter or PA system.
ZBOX is simple to use. Just plug your guitar into ZBOX’s
Lo-Z or Hi-Z input (whichever sounds better), and plug
the ZBOX into the guitar input on the destination device
(audio interface, wireless box, mixer, recorder, PA, etc.)
as shown.
Guitar inputs on audio interfaces, mixers, PAs, wireless
transmitters and other similar devices (often labeled
“instrument”) usually have impedances that differ
significantly from most guitar amps. This mismatch can
make your guitar sound too bright, thin and brittle.
ZBOX provides the proper input impedance levels to
match your guitar’s output signal. The result? Your guitar
sounds like it is connected to a real guitar amp and has
a much warmer tone and authentic “response.” This is
especially true when using digitally modeled guitar
processing software (plug-ins) on your computer, audio
interface, digital mixer, etc. ZBOX is the “missing link”
for digital guitar processing, providing the hardware-
driven input characteristics required to truly emulate a
real guitar amp.
To support a wide range of guitars, ZBOX provides
authentic “Hi-Z” and “Lo-Z” inputs, just like the ones
found on many classic guitar amps, complete with analog
simulation of the input tube grid.
Instructions
Customer service
For repairs and general information:
• Voice: [phone]
(Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm EST)
• Customer service 24-hour fax line: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
Technical support
For questions about the operation of your ZBOX:
• Voice: [phone]
(Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm EST)
• Tech support 24-hour fax line: [phone]
• On-line support: www.motu.com/support
Please register your ZBOX!
Visit motu.com/registration to register online.
Registered users qualify for technical support
and receive information regarding new products.