{"product_id":"zoom-ac-3-acoustic-creator","title":"Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike its little brother, the \u003cstrong\u003eZoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator\u003c\/strong\u003e is an enhanced direct box with essential DI features that help you achieve great tone no matter where you play. The AC-3 is 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 perfect for live performance and studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Essential Acoustic DI\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC-3 puts essential DI features right at your fingertips. Its high-quality preamp boosts your signal and helps restore your true acoustic sound. Plus, its 3-band EQ lets you quickly make the perfect adjustments to refine your tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo add depth and color to your tone, AC-3 also features the best effects Zoom's 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 your sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDial In Your Source...\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith 16 source guitar presets, the AC-3 recovers the sonic characteristics of a variety of guitar types and body shapes. You can choose from dreadnought, upright bass, nylon strings, 12 string, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSimply 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e...and Target\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC-3 also comes with 15 additional target guitar* presets that you can use to more accurately match your guitar’s tone. For example, when using a Martin D-18 dreadnought, you can choose the Dreadnought source guitar preset and the D-Eighteen target guitar preset to more closely match the unique sound of your instrument. Or if you’re playing a square shoulder guitar, choose the Square Shoulder source preset, then use the Humming Bird target preset to recreate your tone more accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eUltra Smooth Compression\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re lightly strumming or playing with a little more intensity, the AC-3’s single-knob compressor is one of the finest you’ve ever heard. Zoom's single-knob compressor makes it easy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStereo Outputs Times Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCut Feedback Automatically\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC-3 is equipped with an anti-feedback button which can also be activated with Zoom’s FS-01 footswitch (sold separately). This automatically locates and eliminates problem frequencies—an essential for live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGround\/Lift\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo eliminate unwanted hum or buzz from mics or speakers, the AC-3 includes a ground\/lift switch that interrupts ground loops between equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Magic\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the AC-3’s all-in-one design, you can record the rich, acoustic sound you love without the need for heavy post-production processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC-3's Volume control automatically controls both the preamp’s input gain and output level, taking the guesswork out of adjusting sound levels to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTune on the Spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC-3’s built-in tuner with its\r\nlarge LED meter lets you easily\r\nsee when you’re in tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to 9 dB of Additional Gain\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also add up to 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 ever missing a note.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Ways to Power Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTwo AA batteries provide up to three hours of continuous power. Alternatively, you can use the included Zoom AD-16 AC adapter for plug-in power, or the micro USB port to bus power the AC-3 via your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\r\nHere's what comes included with the AC-3:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eZoom AD-16 AC adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOperation manual\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zoom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450402173031,"sku":"116117","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/zoom-ac-3_116117_1_b702a228-c613-4b66-b4dd-1dec510889d0.jpg?v=1787092917","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/zoom-ac-3-acoustic-creator","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}