Multi-effect for acoustic & wind/string instruments with microphone preamp
Multi-effects unit for acoustic guitar, violin, double bass, trumpet, saxophone, harmonica and other string and wind instruments
Effects specially tailored to the sound characteristics of acoustic string and wind instruments
Over 80 integrated simulations of effects (filter, modulation, drive, dynamics), amps, cabinets and microphones
Acoustic guitar simulation based on Impulse-Responses to customise the sound character of the guitar used
Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously in any order
Integrated loop recorder with up to 30 seconds recording time in CD quality
Integrated drum computer with 68 rhythm patterns, tuned to unplugged styles
Integrated chromatic tuner
External Zoom MAA-1 microphone preamp
Memory and stomp mode
USB port for firmware updates and connection to the free Zoom Guitar Lab software, USB port can also be used for power supply
Dot-matrix LC display with 128 x 32 pixel resolution
Robust housing
Operates on four AA batteries or optionally available mains adapter
Includes Zoom MAA-1 microphone preamp and six AA batteries
Shaping, accompanying and recording acoustic sound - compact, versatile and suitable for the stage
The Zoom A1 FOUR is an innovative multi-effects unit that not only provides first-class studio-quality effects for acoustic guitars, but also for traditional string and wind instruments. Up to five of the more than 80 integrated effect, amplifier, speaker and microphone simulations, which are specially tuned to the characteristics of acoustic instruments, can be used simultaneously, so that there are no limits to the creation of inspiring sounds. Furthermore, the Zoom A1 FOUR offers an integrated Looper with up to 30 seconds recording time and a drum computer with 68 rhythms of the most popular unplugged styles for varied practising and creating your own songs. For miking acoustic instruments, the Zoom A1 FOUR also comes with the external Zoom MAA-1 microphone preamp, which works with both dynamic and condenser microphones.
Extensive effects for acoustic instruments
The Zoom A1 FOUR also has an extensive effects library for all acoustic guitars and string or wind instruments, which has been specially tailored to their characteristic sound properties. Accordingly, almost 80 effects from the areas of drive, modulation, filter and dynamics offer the possibility of adapting the sound to your own ideas or even completely alienating it. The Zoom A1 FOUR also connects to the free Zoom Guitar Lab software via the USB port, which can be used to load additional effects or make precise fine-tuning adjustments.
The Zoom MAA-1 Preamp at a glance:
External microphone preamp for Zoom A1 FOUR
XLR input socket
Adjustable input gain (+3 dB to +30 dB)
10 Ohm input impedance
Switchable 48 V phantom power for condenser microphones
Connection cable with mono jack plug for connection to the Zoom A1FOUR
Powered by two AA batteries (included with the Zoom A1 FOUR)
Dimensions approx. 23 mm x 17 mm x 25 mm (WxDxH)
Looper and drum computer
For varied practising or creating your own songs, the Zoom A1 FOUR also offers an integrated loop recorder that allows you to layer different patterns with up to 30 seconds of recording time and CD quality. There is also a handy drum computer with 68 rhythm patterns of the most popular unplugged styles on board, including samba and jazz.
Zoom MAA-1 Preamp for microphones
Last but not least, the Zoom A1 FOUR comes with the practical Zoom MAA-1 microphone preamp, to which microphones can be connected for miking the instruments used. The practical preamp not only supports dynamic microphones, but also condenser microphones thanks to switchable 48 V phantom power.
Manufacturer information
Sound Service Musikanlagen-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH Moriz-Seeler-Straße 3 12489 Berlin Germany info@sound-service.eu
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