Analog Front End and Boost!
The Source Audio ZIO is built to, in the company’s own words, "make everything sound better".
In other words, it's much more than just a simple boost pedal!
Featuring an all-analog design, ZIO boasts four distinct preamp circuits to take your tones to the next level.
ZIO is a deceptively flexible unit that can serve many different purposes at various places in your signal path.
Whether it’s boosting your combo into low breakup or trimming the fat off a thrashing high-gain head, ZIO delivers!
Boost pedals can sometimes come across as one-dimensional, but the power and versatility of ZIO truly set it apart from the rest of its 1-knob brethren.
ZIO’s intuitive controls make it easy to dial-in any sound: Output, Circuit, Tone, and Switch are the only functions you’ll have to worry about.
Four distinct preamp circuits!
ZIO serves up a quartet of unique preamp circuits to perfectly dial-in your sound:
JFET : Designed to function transparently, the JFET boosts without adding in any unpleasant harsh qualities.
Low-cut : This mode strictly impacts the low end with no changes to the low midrange. Works great to improve headroom and clean up your mix.
Studio : This mode takes inspiration from the famous “Pultec trick” of the 1950s to provide greater clarity to your sound.
E-Plex : Modeled on the famous '70s Tape Echo. Provides a slightly dirty, midrange-focused boost that is dripping with analog character.
Source Audio Zio Pedal Features:
• 100% analog Preamp & Boost pedal.
• Output designed to work as an uncolored buffer with no tone suck.
• Up to +20dB of boost.
• 4 highly versatile preamp circuits.
• 3-position Tone switch to shape your sound.
• True Bypass.
• Power: 9V DC.
• Current Draw: 20mA.
• Dimensions: 2.22" X 2.36" X 4.1”.
Specs
| Type | Boost, Preamp |
| Condition | New |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Current Draw | 100mA |
| Power supply included | No |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 years |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FREE SHIPPING
- Free shipping within Canada.
- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
Hassle-Free Returns
You have 45 days to test your new gear. If you choose to return it, we’ll send a full refund. It’s that simple: no bogus restocking fees or charges.
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A : We’re in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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A : Shipping to Canada and the USA is free on most orders.
Shipping to the rest of the world is free on orders over $520 CAD.
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A : We accept major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are also available through Klarna or RBC PayPlan.
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Q : Do you charge sales taxes to Canadians? +
A : Canadian residents are asked to pay sales taxes:
Alberta: 5%.
British Columbia: 5%.
Manitoba: 5%.
New Brunswick: 15%.
Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%.
Northwest Territories: 5%.
Nova Scotia: 14%.
Nunavut: 5%.
Ontario: 13%.
Prince Edward Island: 15%.
Quebec: 14.975%.
Saskatchewan: 5%.
Yukon: 5%.
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A : Our prices do not include duties or taxes.
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