Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator

Offered for sale:

Used ZOOM AC-3 Acoustic Creator effects pedal serial number C7009356.

This pedal is in excellent condition. Power supply included.

Ships via USPS.

YOUR ACOUSTIC SOUND—REIMAGINED

MEET THE AC-2'S BIG BROTHER

Like its little brother, the AC-3 Acoustic Creator 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.

THE ESSENTIAL ACOUSTIC DI

The 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.

To add depth and color to your tone, AC-3 also features the best effects we’ve 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.

DIAL IN YOUR SOURCE...

With 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.

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.

ULTRA SMOOTH COMPRESSION

Whether 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.

STEREO OUTPUTS TIMES TWO

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.

CUT FEEDBACK AUTOMATICALLY

The 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.

GROUND/LIFT

To eliminate unwanted hum or buzz from mics or speakers, the AC-3 includes a ground/lift switch that interrupts ground loops between equipment.

VOLUME CONTROL

The 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

UP TO 9 DB OF ADDITIONAL GAIN

You 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.

THREE WAYS TO POWER UP

Two 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.

“We test every used amp and pedal when we buy it and bring it up to our standards before we offer it for sale. Then we burn it in for an hour or so before we ship so that there are no surprises.”

SPECS

General

SOURCE GUITARS:

16 Types

TARGET GUITARS:

15 Types

EFFECT TYPES:

9 Types

SAMPLING FREQUENCY:

44.1 kHz

A/D CONVERSION:

24-bit with 128x oversampling

D/A CONVERSION:

24-bit with 128x oversampling

SIGNAL PROCESSING:

32-bit

FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS:

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+1 dB/-3 dB) (10 kΩ load)

Inputs

INPUT:Standard mono phone jack Rated input level: -20 dBu Input impedance: 10 MΩ

Outputs

L/MONO/PHONES: Standard stereo phone jack (combined line/headphones) Maximum output level: Line +7 dBu (10 kΩ or more output impedance) Headphones 8 mW + 8 mW (32 Ω load)

R: Standard mono phone jack Maximum output level: Line +7 dBu (10 kΩ or more output impedance)

BALANCED OUT-L: XLR jack Output impedance: 100 Ω (HOT-GND, COLD-GND), 200 Ω (HOT-COLD) PRE/POST (switchable) GND LIFT (switchable)

BALANCED OUT-R: XLR jack Output impedance: 100 Ω (HOT-GND, COLD-GND), 200 Ω (HOT-COLD) GND LIFT (switchable)

Additional Specifications

EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE: 120 dBu

NOISE FLOOR (RESIDUAL NOISE): -100 dBu

CONTROL INPUT: FS01 Input

POWER: AC adapter: 9 V DC 500 mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16) Batteries: 2 AA (about 3 hrs continuous operation time using alkaline batteries)

USB: USB MIDI USB Micro-B

DIMENSIONS: 6.22 in (D) X 4.21 in (W) X 2.04 in (H)

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