{"product_id":"earthquaker-devices-zeqd-pre-analog-tube-preamp","title":"EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre All-Analog EF86 Tube Preamp","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an all-analogue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEF86 tube preamp and amp simulation solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developed in collaboration with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Z Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to bring genuine valve response to a pedalboard-sized format, the ZEQD-Pre combines an EF86 pentode preamp with a passive three-band EQ, full-range boost, headphone output, balanced XLR direct output and analogue cabinet simulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilent headphone practice, direct recording, amplifier-free live rigs, pedalboard preamp duties or as the front end of a traditional guitar amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Multiple outputs can operate simultaneously, making the ZEQD-Pre particularly useful for musicians who want one compact unit to handle stage, studio and practice applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1337\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lL0ArX_c-O8\" title=\"ZEQD-Pre Analog Tube Preamp\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthQuaker Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZEQD-Pre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEQDZEQDV1USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Analog Tube Preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEF86 Pentode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollaboration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthQuaker Devices × Dr. Z Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive 3-Band Bass, Middle, Treble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Range Boost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet Simulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalogue, Switchable on XLR Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround Lift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBypass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical True Bypass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9V DC Centre Negative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine EF86 valve preamp with direct, headphone and amp routing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedalboards, direct recording, silent practice, live rigs and studio use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes The EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZEQD-Pre combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthQuaker Devices pedal design with Dr. Z Amplification's valve-amplifier expertise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its heart is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEF86 pentode valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, chosen for its high gain capability, wide frequency response and dynamic playing feel. Rather than digitally modelling an amplifier, the ZEQD-Pre uses an analogue valve preamp and analogue cabinet simulation to create a responsive direct guitar signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a highly flexible end-of-chain solution that can feed headphones, an audio interface, mixing console and traditional amplifier setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine EF86 Tube Preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe EF86 is a pentode valve used in a number of highly regarded amplifier designs and is central to the ZEQD-Pre's character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers a broad frequency response and strong dynamic range, helping the preamp react naturally to both picking intensity and the pedals placed before it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay more gently and the response remains controlled and articulate; dig in harder and the sound develops additional harmonic richness and dynamics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the ZEQD-Pre particularly attractive for players who want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereal valve interaction rather than a purely digital amp model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive Three-Band EQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZEQD-Pre features a traditional passive EQ section with dedicated controls for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20Hz–400Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400Hz–2kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreble:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2kHz–20kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe controls interact in a similar way to a traditional amplifier tone stack, allowing you to shape the overall response for different guitars, pedals, cabinets and recording situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Range Boost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoost footswitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bypasses the tone controls and activates a full-range boost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA separate Boost control determines the output level when this mode is active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives you another useful voice within the same preamp, whether you want increased level for leads, a more direct full-frequency response or additional drive into another part of your rig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4\" stereo headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes the ZEQD-Pre an excellent option for quiet practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headphone output includes the analogue cabinet simulation, allowing you to hear a complete amp-style signal without connecting a conventional speaker cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headphone output remains available even when the main preamp section is bypassed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR Direct Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe balanced XLR output allows the ZEQD-Pre to connect directly to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixing consoles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePA systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio interfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecording equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStage boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe built-in analogue cabinet simulation can be used for a ready-to-record or front-of-house signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively, activate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab Sim Bypass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e switch to send the preamp signal to your preferred external impulse response loader, cabinet simulator or modelling software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Simultaneous Routing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the ZEQD-Pre's strongest features is its ability to operate multiple outputs simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis means you could, for example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend one signal to your conventional guitar amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend a balanced XLR signal to front of house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor through headphones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it a particularly useful solution for hybrid live rigs and studio setups where several signal paths are required at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre is ideal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitarists building an amp-free pedalboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers wanting genuine valve response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional studio use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilent headphone practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackline-free live performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFly rigs and portable setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedal-platform players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusicians using IR loaders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitarists wanting a direct XLR output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers building hybrid amp\/direct rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass players looking for valve preamp colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose A Tube Preamp Pedal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preamp is one of the major stages responsible for shaping the response and character of a guitar amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePutting a genuine tube preamp on your pedalboard allows you to access some of that valve behaviour without carrying a complete traditional amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZEQD-Pre goes further by integrating cabinet simulation, headphone monitoring, balanced direct output and flexible routing into the same unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes it capable of functioning as much more than an effect pedal — it can become the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentral amplifier and routing stage of an entire pedalboard rig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZEQD-Pre vs Digital Amp Modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital amp modellers can provide large libraries of amplifier and cabinet models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZEQD-Pre takes a different approach, focusing on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone genuine analogue EF86 valve preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than recreating multiple amplifiers digitally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly attractive to players who prefer straightforward physical controls and analogue circuitry over menus, presets and model libraries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZEQD-Pre vs EarthQuaker Devices Easy Listening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Easy Listening is a highly compact analogue amp and cabinet simulator designed around simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZEQD-Pre is a considerably more advanced solution, adding a genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEF86 valve stage, three-band EQ, boost, balanced XLR output, switchable cabinet simulation and more flexible routing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZEQD-Pre vs A Traditional Guitar Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional guitar amplifier provides its own power amp and physical speaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZEQD-Pre instead concentrates on preamplification and direct connectivity, making it ideal for headphone practice, recording, PA systems and portable pedalboard rigs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be integrated with a conventional amplifier when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre All-Analog Tube Preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo power supply included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthQuaker Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZEQD-Pre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU \/ Product Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEQDZEQDV1USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Analog Tube Preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValve Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEF86 Pentode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoost, Level, Bass, Middle, Treble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootswitches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivate, Boost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEQ Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive Three-Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4\" Stereo TRS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround Lift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab Sim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab Sim Bypass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, XLR Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10MΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone Output Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Output Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical True Bypass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e149 × 100 × 70mm including knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9V DC Centre Negative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre requires a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregulated 9V DC centre-negative power supply capable of supplying at least 500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using a standard 2.1mm barrel connector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo power supply is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its 500mA current requirement, make sure your pedalboard power supply can provide sufficient current from the selected output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not operate the ZEQD-Pre at voltages higher than 9V.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZEQD-Pre is an all-analogue EF86 valve preamp developed by EarthQuaker Devices in collaboration with Dr. Z Amplification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the ZEQD-Pre use a real tube?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It uses an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEF86 pentode valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the ZEQD-Pre an amp simulator?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can function as a complete analogue direct amp solution, combining its EF86 preamp with onboard analogue cabinet simulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use headphones?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It has a dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4\" stereo headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with cabinet simulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I connect it directly to a PA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The balanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR direct output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can feed a suitable mixing console, stage box or PA system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I record directly into an audio interface?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The balanced direct output makes the ZEQD-Pre particularly well suited to direct recording.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I turn the cabinet simulation off?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The XLR output features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab Sim Bypass switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing you to use an external IR loader, cabinet simulator or suitable modelling software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have an EQ?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It features a passive three-band EQ with dedicated Bass, Middle and Treble controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have a boost?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A separate Boost footswitch bypasses the tone controls and activates a full-range boost with its own level control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan multiple outputs be used together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The outputs can operate simultaneously, allowing flexible amp, direct and headphone routing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it true bypass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. EarthQuaker Devices specifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emechanical true bypass switching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much power does it need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9V DC centre-negative power at 500mA or greater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs a power supply included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. A compatible power supply is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the ZEQD-Pre suitable for a pedalboard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is specifically designed to provide valve preamp, cabinet simulation and routing functionality in a pedalboard-friendly format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible finance options, subject to status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly support before and after purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent UK music retailer established in 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Birmingham showroom at 79–83 Holloway Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to upgrade your amplifier or pedalboard setup? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music accepts part exchanges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across a wide range of effects pedals, amplifiers, guitars, keyboards and other musical equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact our team for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and find out how the value of your existing gear could help towards your new ZEQD-Pre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthQuaker Devices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57464451465596,"sku":"EQDZEQDV1USA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/6457\/9484\/files\/ZEQD-Pre.jpg?v=1789657813","url":"https:\/\/www.fairdealmusic.co.uk\/products\/earthquaker-devices-zeqd-pre-analog-tube-preamp","provider":"Fair Deal Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}