Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator Direct Box / Preamp with Effects Generator for Acoustic Guitar

The AC-3 Acoustic Creator is an enhanced direct box equipped with an effects generator, stereo outputs, and a compressor. With these features plus the same high-quality preamp and 3-band EQ as the AC-2, the AC-3 is an all-in-one acoustic toolkit that's an ideal companion for both live performance and in the studio.

ZOOM AC-3 Features:

• 16 source guitar type/body presets for accurate tone re-creation
• 15 target guitar type/body presets for tonal refinement
• ¼” input
• Two XLR balanced outs
• Two ¼” outputs for mono or stereo connection to guitar amps, headphones, and audio interfaces
• High-quality, low noise preamp
• 9 effects with adjustable parameters
• Piezo/magnetic input pickup select
• Built-in compressor
• 3-band equalizer
• Input and output gain/sensitivity adjustable via single volume knob (patent pending)
• Clipping indicator
• Anti-feedback control
• Boost switch for up to 9 dB of additional gain
• Built-in chromatic visual-LED tuner
• USB connection for firmware updates
• Dual output jacks for connection to guitar amps and mono or stereo PA systems
• Three power options: 2 x AA batteries, the included Zoom AD-16 power adapter
• (9V DC in), or bus power via micro-USB port

ZOOM AC-3 Specifications:

• Number of Source Guitar Models: 16
• Number of Target Guitar Models: 15
• Number of Effects: 9
  • Half Reverb
  • Mod Reverb
  • Tremolo
  • Pad
  • Chorus 1 & 2
  • Tape Echo
  • Analog Delay
  • Delay
• Number of Balanced XLR Outputs: 2 (Mono/Stereo)
• Number of 1/4" Outputs: 2 (Mono/Stereo)
• Compression: Yes
• 3 Band EQ (Bass / Mid / Treble): Yes
• Anti Feedback / Boost Control: Yes