Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator pedal

Introducing the Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator pedal

Amplify your acoustic sound with the Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator. This enhanced DI includes essential features that help you achieve a brilliant, natural tone both on stage and in the studio. Described by Zoom as the big brother of the AC-2, the AC-3 is equipped with an effects generator, stereo outputs, and a compressor. With these features, plus a high-quality preamp and 3-band EQ, the AC-3 is an all-in-one acoustic toolkit that’s perfect for any guitar player.

This powerful device includes a built-in tuner with a large LED metre, which lets you quickly and clearly see when you’re in tune. The AC-3 is also equipped with an anti-feedback button that automatically locates and eliminates problem frequencies, which is an essential feature for live performances.

To add depth and colour to your tone, the AC-3 also features the best effects Zoom have ever designed for acoustics. Choose from 9 different effects such as delay, chorus, and reverb, each of which has with adjustable parameters for fine-tuning and your sound. To eliminate unwanted hum or buzz from mics or speakers, the AC-3 also includes a ground/lift switch that interrupts ground loops between equipment.

You can also add 9 dB of gain with the tap of your foot using the AC-3's boost function, allowing you to switch from strumming to finger-picking without losing a single note.

Authentic sounds for a variety of guitars

With 16 source guitar presets, the AC-3 recovers the sonic characteristics of a variety of guitar types and body shapes. Choose from dreadnought, upright bass, nylon strings, 12 string, and more! Simply select your guitar of choice, then choose piezo or magnetic pickup. From there, the AC-3 is ready to reproduce and amplify your guitar’s tone with complete accuracy.

The AC-3 also comes with 15 additional target guitar presets that you can use to more accurately match your guitar’s tone.

Ultra smooth compression

Whether you’re lightly strumming or playing with a little more intensity, the AC-3’s single-knob compressor will make it easy for you to smooth out and control your guitar’s dynamics for a full, balanced sound. Plus, the compressor’s LED indicator makes it simple to adjust dynamics parameters during a live set.

Versatile connectivity

The AC-3’s balanced XLR mono/stereo outputs with pre/post control allow you to connect to any PA mixing board or studio console. It also includes two ¼” outputs for simultaneous mono/stereo connection to amps, headphones, or audio interfaces. This allows audiences to hear the full character of stereo or delay effects.

Complete volume control

The AC-3's convenient volume knob automatically controls the preamp’s input gain and output level, taking the guesswork out of adjusting and matching sound levels. This makes volume control and setup simple, which is exactly what musicians need when they are focused on playing live.

Choose how you power up

The AC-3 is designed to enhance your acoustic performance in all environments, which is why it has also been built to offer a variety of power options. Two AA batteries provide up to three hours of continuous power. Alternatively, you can use the included Zoom AD-16 AC power adapter, or the micro USB port to bus power the AC-3 via your computer. Be ready for anything, no matter what your setup looks like.