Your Acoustic Sound—Amplified. THE ZOOM AC-2 Acoustic Creator
Amplify your acoustic sound with the Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator. The AC-2 is a DI (direct box) that encompasses all you need to deliver natural guitar tone on stage or in the studio. The AC-2 automatically restores tone lost through acoustic pickups, so your sound is always lush, resonant, and faithful to the instrument you have in hand.
Acoustic Creator Series
Restore Your Acoustic Tone
With 16 source guitar presets, the AC-2 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-2 is ready to reproduce and amplify your guitar’s tone with complete accuracy.
Essential DI Features
The AC-2 features a high-quality preamp which boosts your signal and helps restore your true acoustic sound. Add its natural-sounding reverb to increase your acoustic’s depth and width, and round out your desired tone with easy 3-band EQ adjustments.
Josh on a Triple 0
All Josh Turner needs to deliver an incredible live performance is his Martin 000-28H and the AC-2. With its dedicated "Triple 0" preset, the AC-2 makes Josh’s guitar sound full and rich no matter where he plays.
Volume Control
The AC-2's Volume knob
automatically controls the
preamp’s input gain and
output level, taking the
guesswork out of adjusting
sound levels to match. It’s all
you need to make volume control
and setup simple when you’re
playing live on stage.
Full Versatility for
Carlitos’ Upright Bass
Carlitos del Puerto needs the earthy tone of his upright bass to fill the room when he plays with legends like Bruce Springsteen and Chick Corea. He uses the AC-2 for the great sound, easy setup, and versatility he needs to put in a killer performance.
"The AC-2 preamp is a fantastic tool for us musicians, easy to use. Very versatile and uncompromising sound."
Cut
Feedback
Automatically
The AC-2 is also equipped
with an anti-feedback button
that automatically locates
and eliminates problem
frequencies —an essential
for live performances.
Balanced In
All The Right Places
The AC-2’s balanced XLR output (with ground/lift and pre/post control) allows you to easily connect to any PA mixing board or studio console. It also includes two ¼” outputs for mono or stereo connection to amps, headphones, or audio interfaces.
Tune on the Spot
The AC-2’s built-in tuner with its large LED meter lets you easily see when you’re in tune.
The Unique Sound
of a 12 String
There’s no mistaking the beautiful, shimmering sound of a 12 string guitar. With the AC-2, your guitar will retain its natural, chorus-filled tone whenever you're on stage.
Up to 9 dB
of Additional
Gain
of Additional
Gain
You can also add 9 dB of gain with
the tap of your foot using the AC-2's
boost function, allowing you to switch
from strumming to finger-picking
without ever losing a note.
Omar’s Nylon String,
Clean and Clear
For the supremely talented Omar Torrez, nothing’s more important than letting his guitar take over a performance. With the AC-2, Omar can confidently deliver the soft, warm tone of his nylon strings guitar to every corner of the venue.
Three Ways to Power Up
Since the AC-2 is designed to enhance your acoustic performances in all environments, it offers a variety of power options. Two AA batteries provide up to three hours of continuous power. Alternatively, you can use the Zoom AD-16 AC adapter for power, or the micro USB port to bus power the AC-2 via your computer.
Features at a Glance
- 16 source guitar type/body presets for
accurate tone reproduction
- ¼” input
- XLR balanced out
- Two ¼” outputs for mono or stereo
connection to guitar amps, headphones,
and audio interfaces
- Reverb effect
- High-quality, low noise preamp
- Piezo/magnetic input pickup select
- 3-band equalizer
- Input and output gain/sensitivity adjustable
via single volume knob (patent pending)
- Anti-feedback control
- Boost switch for up to 9 dB of additional gain
- Built-in chromatic visual-LED tuner
- USB connection for firmware updates
- Dual output jacks for connection to guitar
amps and mono or stereo PA systems
- Three power options: 2 x AA batteries, the
included Zoom AD-16 power adapter
(9V DC in), or bus power via micro-USB port
- 16 source guitar type/body presets for
accurate tone reproduction - ¼” input
- XLR balanced out
- Two ¼” outputs for mono or stereo
connection to guitar amps, headphones,
and audio interfaces - Reverb effect
- High-quality, low noise preamp
- Piezo/magnetic input pickup select
- 3-band equalizer
- Input and output gain/sensitivity adjustable
via single volume knob (patent pending) - Anti-feedback control
- Boost switch for up to 9 dB of additional gain
- Built-in chromatic visual-LED tuner
- USB connection for firmware updates
- Dual output jacks for connection to guitar
amps and mono or stereo PA systems - Three power options: 2 x AA batteries, the
included Zoom AD-16 power adapter
(9V DC in), or bus power via micro-USB port
Accessories
Here's what comes included
with the AC-2:
- Operation manual
- Zoom AD-16 AC adapter
Media
Video
Learn about all the basic features and functionalities of the Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator.
The Zoom AC-2 offers musicians everything they need to deliver natural guitar tone on stage or in the studio. Watch as upright bassist Carlitos del Puerto and his friends give an incredible performance of an original song called “Reach Down.”
When Carlitos del Puerto is on stage, the Zoom AC-2 makes it easy for him to fill a live venue with the earthy tone of his upright bass. Watch Carlitos put in a great performance with the AC-2.
When Omar Torrez plays his nylon string guitar, he uses the Zoom AC-2 to ensure that his audience hears its soft warm tone with complete accuracy. Watch Omar deliver a moving performance with his nylon string and the AC-2.
Watch as Omar Torrez uses the Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator to amplify the unique sound of his steel string guitar.
The Zoom AC-2 Acoustic Creator gives guitarist Josh Turner all he needs to have full and powerful live sound. Watch as Josh tests out a variety of guitars with the AC-2.
Guitarist Shaun Hopper plays a wide variety of music during his live sets and he uses the Zoom AC-2 to make sure his guitar always sounds loud, clear, and powerful. Listen to Shaun play through some familiar songs with the AC-2.
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Downloads
Specs
| Source Guitars: | 16 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 – 20 kHz +1 dB, -3 dB (10 kΩ load) |
| Inputs | |
| GUITAR IN: | Standard monaural phone jack |
| Outputs | |
| 1 / MONO / PHONES: | Standard stereo phone jack Maximum output level: |
| 2: | Standard mono phone jack |
| Balanced Output: | XLR jack |
| Equivalent input noise: | 120 dBu |
| Noise floor (residual noise): | -100 dBu |
| Power: | AC adapter DC9V, 500 mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16) |
| USB: | USB MIDI USB Micro-B |
| Dimensions: | 158 mm (D) X 107 mm (W) X 52 mm (H) |
| Weight: | 0.570kg / 1.26 lbs (without batteries) |
* 0 dBu=0.775 V |
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