ZOOM
AC-3
$299.99Reference price
The step-up acoustic preamp pedal above the AC-2, adding a compressor and nine ambience effects to the body-restoring Acoustic Remodeling. Beyond 16 source-guitar presets, 15 target-guitar presets sample the voices of landmark models such as the Martin D-28 and Gibson J-45. Stereo balanced XLR outputs connect directly to a PA or console without a DI box.
An Acoustic Creator adding target guitars and effects
An acoustic preamp that goes beyond restoring body resonance, integrating target-guitar presets that steer the sound toward specific models, plus a compressor and nine ambience effects. A finished acoustic sound can be completed entirely on the line signal.
Two-stage remodeling: source and target
First choose among 16 source-guitar presets to match your instrument's body character, then layer one of 15 target-guitar presets sampling the acoustics of models like the Martin D-28, Gibson J-45, and Hummingbird. You might play a dreadnought while steering its voice toward a D-18's crisp articulation.
Compressor and nine effects
A one-knob compressor evens out everything from light arpeggios to hard strumming, with an LED indicator showing compression depth. The nine effects - two choruses, tape echo, analog delay, delay, hall and modulated reverbs, tremolo, and pad - have a dedicated footswitch and three parameter knobs.
Stereo XLR and connections
Stereo balanced XLR outputs with ground-lift and pre/post switching feed a PA or console directly while preserving the spread of the built-in effects. Two phone jacks (mono/stereo) and headphone use are also supported.
Practical live features
Anti-feedback with automatic frequency detection, up to 9dB of clean boost, a bright LED chromatic tuner, and a VOLUME knob that adjusts input gain and output level together are on board, backed by a 3-band EQ and a low-noise design rated at 120dB S/N.
- Two-stage remodeling with 16 source and 15 target presets
- Compressor with LED depth indicator
- Nine effects spanning chorus, delay, reverb, and tremolo
- Balanced XLR outputs in stereo
- Anti-feedback and up to 9dB clean boost
- Low-noise design rated at 120dB S/N
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | ZOOMOpens in a new tab |
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| Product | AC-3Opens in a new tab |
| Type | Compact pedal |
| Functions | Preamp, DI, Acoustic simulator, Compressor, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Tremolo, Equalizer, Boost, Tuner |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Power | AC adapter DC9V center-negative, 500mA (ZOOM AD-16) / 2x AA batteries, approx. 3 hours of continuous operation (alkaline) |
| Dimensions | W237 × H52 × D158 mm |
| Status | Available |
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