The Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator is an essential direct box (DI) and acoustic preamplifier designed to eliminate the thin, artificial sound common to acoustic guitar pickups. By combining high-grade analog preamp circuitry with advanced acoustic modeling, the AC-2 restores the natural, physical body resonance, woody depth, and subtle spatial characteristics of your acoustic guitar directly into live PA systems and recording interfaces.
Targeted Acoustic Body Remodeling
At the center of the AC-2 is an intuitive 16 Source Guitar rotary selector dial. Simply choose your guitar’s body shape—such as Dreadnought, Round Shoulder, Parlor, Jumbo, Orchestra, Single Cutaway, 12-string, or Upright Bass—and the AC-2 automatically applies targeted DSP filtering. This neutralizes the harsh piezo “quack” or magnetic pickup flat response, restoring the lush acoustic dynamics of a mic’d instrument.
Pickup Optimization & Low-Noise Preamplification
Prattling with low signal levels or distortion is a thing of the past. The AC-2 features a high-quality, low-noise preamplifier stage complete with a 3-position Input Pickup Selector optimized specifically for Piezo, Magnetic, or Off (active external preamps). You can shape your overall frequency response using a responsive 3-band EQ, or add depth to your sound with an integrated, single-knob studio reverb.
Stage-Ready Utilities & Anti-Feedback Control
Designed for live performance efficiency, the AC-2 includes an Anti-Feedback button that instantly targets and tames unexpected low-frequency rumble and high-end feedback spikes during a set. Need extra volume for a fingerpicking passage or solo line? The dedicated Boost footswitch provides up to +9dB of clean gain with a single stomp.
Professional XLR Direct Output
The rear panel is engineered for seamless stage connectivity, featuring a balanced XLR DI output equipped with a Pre/Post switch and Ground/Lift toggle to eliminate ground hum when plugging into FOH mixing consoles. It also offers dual 1/4″ stereo line outputs for driving amplifiers, an integrated chromatic tuner with a clear LED sweep, and flexible power configurations for mobile performers.
Key Technical Specifications
- Source Guitars: 16 Presets (Dreadnought, Round Shoulder, Square Shoulder, Jumbo, Parlor, Single Cutaway, Resonator, Upright Bass, Triple 0, Double 0, YMH, Silent, 12 Strings, Nylon Strings, Mold)
- Integrated Reverb: Single-knob adjustable room/hall algorithm
- Clean Boost: Adjustable up to +9dB via dedicated foot switch
- Audio Resolution: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz sampling rate
- Analog I/O: 1 x 1/4″ Standard Instrument input, 1 x Balanced XLR output (with Ground/Lift & Pre/Post toggles), 2 x 1/4″ Main/Headphone outputs
- Power Options: 9V DC Power Supply (Zoom AD-16 included), 2 x AA batteries (approx. 3 hours of operation), or Micro-USB bus power
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