Skip to content
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Representatives
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Sole Source AV SupplySole Source AV Supply
  • Login / Register
  • Cart / $0.00

    Cart

    No products in the cart.

    MENUMENU
    • Audio   
          • AUDIO INTERFACES
          • MICROPHONES
          • MIXERS & CONSOLES
          • RECORDING/STUDIO
          • SPEAKERS
          • See more in
            Audio

    • Lighting   
          • ACCESSORIES
          • CONTROLLERS/INTERFACES/
            SOFTWARE
          • EFFECTS
          • PAR/COLOR/WASH
          • LASERS/STROBES
          • See more in
            Lighting

    • Video   
          • AUDIO FOR VIDEO
          • CAMERAS
          • DISTRIBUTION
          • MIXERS/SOFTWARE
          • EXTENDERS/ENCODERS/
            DECODERS
          • See more in
            Video

AC-3 1
AC-3 2
AC-3 3
AC-3 4
Home / Audio / Effects Pedals and Devices

Zoom AC-3 Acoustic Creator Pedal

  • AC-2 1
  • PCM96 1

$299.99

Direct Box for Acoustic Instruments with 16 Source Guitar Presets, 15 Target Guitar Presets, Single-knob Compressor, 3-band EQ, 9 Effects, and Stereo Outputs

In Stock

1

— OR —

SKU: AC-3 Category: Effects Pedals and Devices
  • AC-2 1
  • PCM96 1
Shop by Category
  • Audio
    • Cables, Connectors & Adapters
    • Compressors / Limiters / Gates
    • Conference & Communications
    • DJ Equipment
    • Effects Pedals and Devices
    • Equalizers
    • Equipment Racks & Cases
    • Microphones
    • Mixer Accessories
    • Mixers & Consoles
    • Packages / Bundles
    • Playback / Recording Devices
    • Recording / Studio
    • Speakers
    • Stands & Accessories
    • Widgets / Problem Solvers
  • Lighting
    • Accessories
    • Controllers / Software
    • Effects
    • Par / Color / Wash
  • Video
    • Audio for Video
    • Cameras
    • Distribution
    • Mixers / Software
Search
  • Description
  • Product Properties
  • Additional information

Geared for acoustic guitar players and singer/songwriters, the Zoom AC-3 is a DI which aims to recreate the natural sound of your guitar, restoring the tone that’s inevitably lost when using conventional acoustic pickups. The pedal features 16 Source presets, so whether your axe is a dreadnought or a parlor guitar, this device has the right sonic signature for you. Furthermore, you’ll find a Target knob housing 12 additional sonic signatures for additional tweaking. Say you were playing a Martin D-18 dreadnought guitar. With these two knobs, you could select “dreadnought” with the Source knob and “D-18” with the Target knob to hone in on your exact tone.

An onboard pickup selector switch lets you choose between magnetic and piezo, thereby tailoring the pedal’s mechanics for each type of system. A three-band equalizer helps you balance the tone of your instrument, while reverb, adjustable volume, anti-feedback control, a single-band compressor, and a built-in tuner are boons as well. In fact, you get two independent reverbs: One that can be dialed in at all times, and another within the effects section; so, if you’d like to apply a slap to your already-reverberated guitar sound, that is not only possible—it’s encouraged. The Zoom AC-3 also includes a boost switch to give you up to 9 dB of gain during lead breaks or solos. Moreover, whichever tone you choose, the high-quality, low-noise preamp will help you achieve a lush and resonant sound. The prominent volume knob controls both input gain and output level, eliminating the guesswork in matching sound levels.

A standard instrument input is provided for connecting to the pedal. For outputs, you’re given a choice: stereo 1/4″ jacks (one of which functions as a headphone output), or two balanced XLR connections. This flexible setup facilitates routing to amplifiers, mixers, PAs, and audio interfaces. Moreover, a pre/post switch on the XLR section allows you to send straight, unprocessed signal to the house, if that’s your wish. Also, a USB port facilitates MIDI control, while allowing you to plug/record directly into computers. A Zoom FS01 footswitch, available separately, can be looped into the pedal to provide momentary control over effects parameters. You can power the Zoom AC-3 via the included power supply, with two AA batteries, or over USB.

Key Features:
-16 source guitar-type/body presets for accurate tone re-creation
-15 target guitar-type/body presets for tonal refinement
-1 x 1/4” input
-2 x XLR balanced DI outputs for connections to mixers, PAs, audio interfaces, and more
-2 x 1/4” outputs for mono or stereo connection to guitar amps, headphones, and audio interfaces
-Low-noise preamp
-9 effects with adjustable parameters
-Piezo/magnetic input pickup select
-Built-in compressor
-Easily-implemented 3-band equalizer
-Input and output gain/sensitivity adjustable via single volume knob (patent pending)
-Clipping indicator
-Anti-feedback control
-Boost switch for up to 9 dB of additional gain
-Built-in chromatic visual-LED tuner
-USB connection for firmware updates
-Three power options: 2 x AA batteries, the included Zoom AD-16 power adapter (9V DC in), or bus-power via micro-USB port

Tech Specs:
Type: Acoustic DI Preamp with effects
Effects Types: 15 Acoustic Guitar models, Delay, Chorus, Reverb, Compression
Inputs: 1 x 1/4″ (instrument)
Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/4″ (anti-feedback footswitch)
USB: 1 x Micro-B
Features: Tuner, Anti-feedback control, Source Guitar presets
Power Source: 9V DC 500mA power supply (included)
Batteries: 2 x AA batteries (3 hours run time)
Height: 2″
Width: 6.2″
Depth: 4.2″

Brand Zoom
Condition New
Weight 3.4 lbs
Dimensions 13.0 × 8.0 × 4.0 in
UPC Code 884354017835

Related products

Sale!
PCM92 1PCM92 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Lexicon PCM92 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor

$2,804.69 $2,239.00
AC-2 1AC-2 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator Pedal

$199.99
A1 FOUR 1A1 FOUR 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Zoom A1 Four – Acoustic Instrument Multi-Effect Processor

$129.99
Zoom V3 1Zoom V3 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Zoom V3 Multi-effects Vocal Processor

$249.99
A1X FOUR 1A1X FOUR 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Zoom A1X Four – Acoustic Instrument Multi-Effect Processor

$149.99
MS-70CDR 1MS-70CDR 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Zoom MS-70CDR MultiStomp Chorus / Delay / Reverb Pedal

$149.99
CBG-5N 1CBG-5N 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Zoom CBG-5N Carrying Bag for G5N

$70.20
H9 MAX 1H9 MAX 2
Quick View

Effects Pedals and Devices

Eventide H9 MAX Effects Pedal with Bluetooth Control

$599.00
Contact
Address:
10201 Rodney Street
Pineville NC, 28134

Call:
1-844-468-7653
(704)-889-7698
Like Us
Sole Source AV Supply Facebook Page
Privacy and Legal
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Representatives
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Shop by Category
  • Audio
    • Cables, Connectors & Adapters
    • Compressors / Limiters / Gates
    • Conference & Communications
    • DJ Equipment
    • Effects Pedals and Devices
    • Equalizers
    • Equipment Racks & Cases
    • Microphones
    • Mixer Accessories
    • Mixers & Consoles
    • Packages / Bundles
    • Playback / Recording Devices
    • Recording / Studio
    • Speakers
    • Stands & Accessories
    • Widgets / Problem Solvers
  • Lighting
    • Accessories
    • Controllers / Software
    • Effects
    • Par / Color / Wash
  • Video
    • Audio for Video
    • Cameras
    • Distribution
    • Mixers / Software
  • Audio
  • Lighting
  • Video
Copyright 2023 © Sole Source AV
Development by NetScore Technologies, Inc
  • Audio
    • Cables, Connectors & Adapters
    • Compressors / Limiters / Gates
    • Conference & Communications
    • DJ Equipment
    • Effects Pedals and Devices
    • Equalizers
    • Equipment Racks & Cases
    • Microphones
      • Booms / Mic Arms
      • Shockmounts
    • Mixer Accessories
    • Mixers & Consoles
    • Packages / Bundles
    • Playback / Recording Devices
    • Recording / Studio
      • Acoustic Management
      • Audio Interfaces
      • Effects
      • Headphones / Headphone Amps
      • Keyboards / Synths
      • Microphones & Preamps
      • Midi Controllers
      • Reference Monitors & Subwoofers
      • Signal Processor
      • Software and Plugins
    • Speakers
      • Monitors
      • Passive
      • Powered
      • Speaker Processors / Crossovers
      • Subwoofers
    • Stands & Accessories
    • Widgets / Problem Solvers
  • Lighting
    • Accessories
      • Cables / Clamps
      • Stands / Trusses
    • Controllers / Software
    • Effects
      • Bubbles / Fog Machines
      • Intelligent / Moving Head
      • Lasers / Strobes
    • Par / Color / Wash
  • Video
    • Audio for Video
      • Field Recorders
      • Microphone Mounts
      • Microphones
    • Cameras
      • Controllers
      • Fixed
      • PTZ
    • Distribution
      • Cables
      • Converters
      • Distribution Amplifiers
      • Extenders / Encoders / Decoders
      • Monitors / Multiviewers
      • Switchers / Matrix Switches
    • Mixers / Software
      • Mixers
      • Software
  • Login