{"product_id":"zio-analog-bass-preamp-di","title":"ZIO Analog Bass Preamp + DI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExpertly engineered with a deep passion for monster bass tones, the ZIO Analog Bass Preamp+DI packs massive punch and flexibility in a compact and easy-to-dial-in pedal. This ultra-low noise, all-analog tone shaping tool works equally well in front of your amplifier or as a preamp\/direct box via its balanced XLR output. High-quality Burr-Brown Op-Amps and a straightforward yet versatile control panel deliver rich and dynamic tones with ample headroom and maximum tweakability.  From warm, vintage tones to modern low-end thump, ZIO is the first and final step in elevating your bass to its rightful place in the mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Tone Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe ZIO Analog Bass Preamp + DI features a perfectly executed and  intuitive set of tone controls to take your bass sound wherever it needs to go.  When used in tandem, the BASS and FOCUS knobs offer tremendous depth and power.  The BASS knob provides colossal low-end boost at around 100Hz, while also gently reducing muddy low-mids to retain clarity. The FOCUS knob sweeps the cut-off point of a high-pass filter to tame excessive sub bass and low bass frequencies, providing extra headroom for a concise and punchy sound. Boost or cut the highs with the TREBLE knob to either enhance articulation without adding harshness, or smooth attack transients for a softer approach. The OUTPUT knob offers up to +16db of overall boost above unity gain or up to -6db of cut. Whatever your bass model or musical genre, ZIO offers tremendous tonal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6X5EqbqgObI?si=IDkxVJsHkG064PUW\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThe Official Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp + DI Demo Video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMore Epic ZIO Demos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mvdCdx3_IRY?si=IcxmrTNLm2L_Rt-S\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mvdCdx3_IRY?feature=shared\"\u003eNathan Navarro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EzcrVr7D1mk?si=lLWVvBYA9QtJptM7\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EzcrVr7D1mk?feature=shared\"\u003eBass the World\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kkUOtq542rM?si=ZSMYs0cw6JqH3K8I\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kkUOtq542rM?feature=shared\"\u003eThe Bass Channel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4iwL9m8xWqA?si=2fKiHt2ACzkWGara\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4iwL9m8xWqA?feature=shared\"\u003ePatrick Hunter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/image_150.png?v=1756284274\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Drive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe GRIT toggle captures the magic of transformer-style breakup, the tone that occurs when a vintage tube amp gets pushed to overdrive. Adjust the amount of grit with a \"set-it-and-forget-it” GAIN control located on the side of the pedal. It's not a fuzz, it's a natural crunch that adds just enough overdrive to lift your bass tone to a new level of aggression.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/image_151.png?v=1756284274\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunch \u0026amp; Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBased on a time-honored studio maneuver, the SCOOP toggle enhances clarity by engaging an EQ curve based on the famous \"Pultec Trick\" (used by studio engineers from the 1950s right through today). Activating SCOOP mode triggers a low-mid cut to remove \"mud\" frequencies, a gentle presence boost in the upper midrange, and a natural-sounding high pass filter, to reduce low frequency rumble. It's a more \"polished\" sound to establish your bass more clearly in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/image_152_be34ec66-7879-4f08-8e60-838644bc3639.png?v=1756284274\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d5d5d5;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEnjoy the natural characteristics of a high-end bass amplifier when connected directly to a front-of-house mixer or audio interface. ZIO's DIRECT OUT is a balanced XLR output with a ground LIFT switch that delivers a low-noise, yet amp-like signal, equally effective in the studio or on stage. The inclusion of a standard 1\/4 output allows for a parallel signal running directly to a pedalboard or the front of your bass amp.\u003cspan style=\"color: #d5d5d5;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/image_153_6f716d62-f167-4384-9e48-12f8b6942b33.png?v=1756284274\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Higher Quality OP-AMP\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfter bench-testing about half a dozen popular op-amp chips spanning back to the 1970s, we selected the Burr Brown OPA1656 for its pure tonality, dynamic range, frequency response, and overall feel.  Its rail to rail output with a higher current capability delivers unmatched transparency and headroom. This 8-legged OPA chip was the perfect match for the ZIO's mission of delivering supreme amp-like bass tone in a compact housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/image_154_bb701a54-6dd3-4bed-bb8c-42d78abca55c.png?v=1756284274\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBassists are talking about ZIO...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I loved my sound before, but ZIO gives so much body to my tone whilst keeping it the same. I really like what the SCOOP switch does and how it works with the BASS \u0026amp; FOCUS controls. The controls look simple, but they are very clever and well designed in their execution, enabling great sounds to be achieved very quickly..\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(108, 184, 58);\"\u003e- _Tay_ on \u003cem\u003eTalkBass.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I’ve found it hard to sound bad when using the Bass ZIO. It sounds great either straight into the effects return, or the power amp. I like keeping stuff simple and this does most everything I need.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(108, 184, 58);\"\u003e- lowendrv on \u003cem\u003eTalkBass.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nice natural feel to the GAIN. I like that the GRIT switch adds some tube-y drive without being overpowering or messing with the other knobs’ EQ-ing. The BASS knob is really nice for adding punch without getting muddy.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(108, 184, 58);\"\u003e- LSMFT6 on \u003cem\u003eTalkBass.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For me Bass ZIO adds detail and punch to all of my basses even with very subtle tonal tweaks. I also like using the GRIT switch and have the side trim-pot on a pretty low setting.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #91e05c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(108, 184, 58);\"\u003e- johnk_10 on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(108, 184, 58);\"\u003eTalkBass.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"I've bought and sold more preamp pedals than I want to remember. All left me with a very lukewarm feeling or just ambivalence about them. Zio on the other hand sounds like a bass preamp to me. Low end fundamentals really shine. This is a keeper.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6cb83a;\"\u003e- BadMonk on TalkBass.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #91e05c;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low noise and distortion preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+\/- 12V high voltage internal rails for active and passive basses (note: Bass ZIO runs on a 9V power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tone-shaping control set with FOCUS high-pass filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGRIT and SCOOP modes for added tonal character options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR Direct Output with optional ground lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output for direct monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Power consumption: 200mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed anodized aluminum housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 9V power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: L: 4 in. x W: 3 in. x H: 2.25  in.  (including knobs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.75 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsers Manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/zio_manual.pdf?v=1756284997\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/zio_insert_card.pdf?v=1756284991\"\u003eQuick Reference Card\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Source Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54683144290377,"sku":"SA272","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1593\/0953\/files\/p_zio-di_1.png?v=1756283492","url":"https:\/\/sourceaudio.mom\/products\/zio-analog-bass-preamp-di","provider":"Source Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}