Videos (1)

View All
The Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator: Kyle Bolden and AC-3 features/effects

The Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator: Kyle Bolden and AC-3 features/effects

Zoom

Description

Introducing the all-new Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator, an enhanced direct box that offers everything a guitarist needs to deliver their natural acoustic tone wherever they play—from the stage to the studio.

The AC-2 automatically restores tone that’s lost through acoustic pickups, ensuring that a guitarist’s live sound is always lush, resonant, and faithful to their chosen instrument.

There are 16 source guitar presets including dreadnought, upright bass, and 12 string, so guitarists can choose their guitar type and set the AC-2 to reproduce its sonic characteristics. From there, they can choose a piezo or magnetic pickup, and then use the AC-2’s high-quality preamp, tuner, and 3-band EQ to tweak their sound.

Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator
Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator
Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator

Features

  • 16 source guitar type/body presets for accurate tone reproduction
  • ¼” input
  • XLR balanced out
  • Two ¼” outputs for mono or stereo connection to guitar amps, headphones, and audio interfaces
  • Reverb effect
  • High-quality, low noise preamp
  • Piezo/magnetic input pickup select
  • 3-band equalizer
  • Input and output gain/sensitivity adjustable via single volume knob (patent pending)
  • 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
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Reviews

4

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Performances3
  2. Home Studio2
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician2
  2. Experienced1
Pros
  1. Compact3
  2. Excellent Sound Quality2
  3. Good Selection Of Effects2
  4. Responsive2
  5. Versatile2
  • Nice upgrade

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byMike

    fromWaynesville, NC

    I needed a DI box that could also boost the signal to the PA for solos and the Zoom does that well; the stage tuner is helpful, though I still use headstock tuners from habit and have accidentally muted my guitar stepping on the tuner switch when I wanted the boost switch. Providing presets for guitar body style should be useful, but once an effect is chosen I'll likely stick with it and use the equalizer knobs instead. Rarely use reverb playing with other instruments through the PA. The anti-feedback function and lift button haven't been needed though that was a big problem with my old DI box. Not using batteries, but two AA ones probably wouldn't last long.

  • Perfect for the peformer

    4

    submitted7 years ago

    byBille

    fromMarietta ga

    I bought this pedal about 6 months ago because i often switch up acoustics based on the particular gig an honestly my mood. This pedal first acts as a direct box but has some great features to enhance the tone based off of the guitar. Love it so much tht i juat ordered my duo partner who also plays guitar one so that we can have more total control on volume an tones we are sending to the p.a.. Great pedal for the money!!!! Bille

  • Guitar Toner

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byFire & Rain

    fromSulphur Springs Tx

    Makes various guitar tones for practice & performance. Can make my Taylor enhance itself or sound as a deeper Dreadnought or parlor to 000 size. Good variety of tones.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • Next

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byFiddler1

    fromSouth Carolina

    How does it do with violins

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. I don't have one to check. This isn't meant for an acoustic instrument. I don't know what a Parlor or Jumbo setting would sound like on a violin.
  • asked byDavid

    fromPlanada , Calif.

    The resonator option dial , I did not read info on the quality of sound it produces

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is a very accurate acoustic replication.
  • asked byRandy

    fromundisclosed

    Will this pedal make my six string sound like a twelve string?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    That is one of the settings.