AC-3

The Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator is an enhanced direct box and multi-effects pedal designed for acoustic guitarists. It offers a range of features and specifications tailored to acoustic performance and studio use.

Key Features:
- 16 source guitar type/body presets for accurate tone re-creation
- 15 target guitar type/body presets for tonal refinement
- 1/4" input
- Two XLR balanced outs
- Two 1/4" 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

The AC-3 is equipped with an effects generator, stereo outputs, and a compressor, making it an all-in-one acoustic toolkit suitable for live performance and studio recording. It also includes essential DI features, such as a high-quality preamp and a 3-band EQ, to refine the acoustic tone. Additionally, it offers 9 different effects, including delay, chorus, and reverb, with adjustable parameters for fine-tuning the sound.

The pedal's 16 source guitar presets allow users to reproduce the sonic characteristics of various guitar types and body shapes, while the 15 target guitar presets enable more accurate matching of the guitar's tone. The AC-3 also features a single-knob compressor for controlling guitar dynamics, balanced XLR mono/stereo outputs, and an anti-feedback button for automatic feedback elimination.

The AC-3's design includes a ground/lift switch to eliminate unwanted hum or buzz from mics or speakers, and it offers three power options: 2 x AA batteries, the included Zoom AD-16 power adapter, or bus power via the micro- USB port.

Overall, the Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator is a versatile and comprehensive solution for acoustic guitarists, providing essential DI features, effects, and tone-shaping capabilities for both live and studio applications.