AC-3
Acoustic Simulator
Audio

AC-3: Acoustic Simulator
Advanced Electric-To-Acoustic Guitar Modeling
Features
BOSS is pleased to offer another “Authentic BOSS” Compact Pedal; the AC-3. How many times have you been onstage or in the studio with your electric guitar, and wished that you’d brought an acoustic along? For musicians who travel light, hauling an extra guitar to the gig isn’t always the most attractive option. BOSS AC-3 to the rescue! This new-generation compact pedal employs COSM® modeling technology to transform any electric guitar into a variety of beautiful acoustic guitars.
- BOSS’s most advanced acoustic-guitar modeling in a compact pedal
- Four simulation modes: Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced, and Piezo-equipped
- Top and Body knobs for fine-tuning the virtual-body resonance
- Built-in reverb, optimized for acoustic-guitar simulation
Advanced Modeling
BOSS’s COSM Acoustic-Modeling technology is beautifully showcased in
this small but powerful pedal, which simulates an acoustic guitar much
more precisely and realistically than previous technology allowed.
Derived from BOSS top-of-the-line AD-8, the AC-3 simulates the sound of
an acoustic guitar with incredible precision. Four simulation modes are
provided: Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced, and Piezo-equipped; the latter
supplies that famous cut through the mix direct piezo sound. Previous
compact acoustic-guitar modeling-pedals were promising, but now the bar
has been raised with AC-3.
Fine Control
Top and Body controls are provided for shaping the characteristics of
the four acoustic models. Create the perfect acoustic-guitar sound
quickly and easily with simple knob twists, or add depth and space to
the sound with the AC-3s built in digital reverb. Its like getting
two pedals in one.
Reverb Included
Add depth and sweetness to the sound with the AC-3’s built in digital reverb. It’s like getting two pedals in one!
Versatile Output Paths
Two sets of outputs are provided for connecting the AC-3 to a standard
guitar amp and to a direct input device such as a PA, recorder, or an
acoustic-guitar amp configuration such as a Roland AC-60.
Audio & Video
Audio
Specs
- Nominal Input Level
- -20 dBu
- Input Impedance
- 1 M ohms
- Nominal Output Level
- -20 dBu
- Output Impedance
- 1 k ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 k ohms or greater
- Controls
- Pedal Switch, MODE Switch, BODY Knob, TOP Knob, LEVEL Knob, REVERB Knob
- Indicator
- CHECK Indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
- Connectors
- INPUT Jack, G.OUT Jack, LINE OUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (DC 9 V)
- Power Supply
- DC 9 V: Dry Battery (6F22/ 9 V), AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)
- Accessories
- Owner's Manual, Dry Battery; 6F22/ 9 V (Carbon), Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT
SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”) - Options
- AC Adaptor PSA-Series
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 70 mm
- 2-13/16 inches
- Depth
- 125 mm
- 4-15/16 inches
- Height
- 55 mm
- 2-3/16 inches
- Weight
- 0.4 kg
- 1 lbs.
- including battery
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessories
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PSA-120S
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
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BCB-60
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PCS-20A
Parallel DC Cord
Power multiple BOSS compact pedals from a single pedal
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Brochures & Catalogs
Support
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In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Product Manuals
Support Documents
- BOSS Product Catalog 2008
- Forging the Future - Innovation for Creative Inspiration
BOSS forges into 2008 with an awe-inspiring lineup of effects, digital studios, and accessories.
