Projects > Whistle Rock Audio HZ51x DI
The HZ51x is a DI for the 500-series/51x Alliance that adds an instrument input to any 500-series/51x microphone preamp. It uses the Hi-Z plugin format to offer four different tonal options through four individual 1/4″ inputs. Only one input can be used at a time. The Hi-Z DI plugins are the same as found on the ClassicAPI 312DI, and are available through ClassicAPI.
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Notable Features:
- Adds DI capability to any mic preamp
- Four HI-Z plugin options:
- HiZ-TX1: Uses a Jensen or Cinemag transformer
- HiZ-TX2: Pikatron transformer
- HiZ-FET1: FET DI
- HiZ-IC1: Based around an OPA2604 opamp
- Can run on either +/-16v (500-series) or +/-24v (51x Alliance)
- Output pad
- DI bypass switch (mic input selector)
Price:
- $120 for the basic kit
- $35 for faceplate from Front Panel Express
- $58 for all four Hi-Z plugin kits
- $52 for Cinemag transformer for the HiZ-TX1 plugin
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