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NU-X Optima Air Acoustic Simulator & IR Loader Pedal

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Description

The NU-X Optima Air is a programmable digital acoustic guitar simulator built for electric players. Plug in your electric guitar and morph it into any of 15 internal acoustic guitar models, switching between them as you play. An Impulse Response (IR) loader lets you capture the tone profile of your own acoustic guitar and store it as a model you can play from your electric, so the sounds you rely on stay with you on stage or in the studio.

Sampling runs at 24-bit, 48-kHz for clean, detailed audio. To shape the acoustic tone, the Optima Air includes a foot-switchable studio-quality preamp with 3-band EQ and a digital reverb section for adding ambience. You get 9 preset slots to save your settings, plus IR level control across the built-in profiles. A micro USB port doubles as an audio streaming interface, working as a recording device and giving you remote editing through free software for PC or Mac.

Connections cover a lot of ground. There's a standard 6.3mm guitar jack in and out, a balanced XLR D.I. output (called a direct box output in some regions), a send/return effects loop, a 3.5mm headphone output and a 3.5mm aux line input. The unit measures 115 x 105 x 58mm and weighs 420g. It runs on a 9Vdc, 500mA negative centre power adaptor, which isn't supplied, so you'll want to add one to your order if you don't already have a suitable unit.

Specification
Power supply 9Vdc, 500mA, negative centre (not supplied)
Sampling format 24-bit, 48-kHz
Internal programmes 15 models, 9 preset patches
Inputs 6.3mm guitar jack, return jack, 3.5mm aux input
Outputs 6.3mm output jack, send jack, 3.5mm headphones out
USB computer interface Micro USB port
DI output XLR
Dimensions 115mm x 105mm x 58mm
Weight 0.42KG
Downloads

Product Manual

Frequently Asked

Does the Optima Air work with electric guitars?

Yes. It's designed for electric players. Plug in your electric guitar and it produces acoustic guitar tones through the built-in models and loaded IRs.

How many acoustic models does it include?

There are 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles, plus 9 preset slots for storing your own settings and loaded impulse responses.

Can I load my own impulse responses?

Yes. The IR loader lets you capture the tone profile of your favourite acoustic guitar and store it as a playable model, with IR level control.

Does it need a power adaptor?

Yes. It requires a 9Vdc, 500mA negative centre power adaptor, which isn't supplied. A suitable unit such as the 173.290UK will work.

Can I record with it?

Yes. The micro USB port works as an audio streaming interface for recording, and also handles remote editing via the free PC or Mac software.

What outputs does it have?

A 6.3mm output jack, a balanced XLR D.I. output, an effects loop send, and a 3.5mm headphone output.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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    Description

    The NU-X Optima Air is a programmable digital acoustic guitar simulator built for electric players. Plug in your electric guitar and morph it into any of 15 internal acoustic guitar models, switching between them as you play. An Impulse Response (IR) loader lets you capture the tone profile of your own acoustic guitar and store it as a model you can play from your electric, so the sounds you rely on stay with you on stage or in the studio.

    Sampling runs at 24-bit, 48-kHz for clean, detailed audio. To shape the acoustic tone, the Optima Air includes a foot-switchable studio-quality preamp with 3-band EQ and a digital reverb section for adding ambience. You get 9 preset slots to save your settings, plus IR level control across the built-in profiles. A micro USB port doubles as an audio streaming interface, working as a recording device and giving you remote editing through free software for PC or Mac.

    Connections cover a lot of ground. There's a standard 6.3mm guitar jack in and out, a balanced XLR D.I. output (called a direct box output in some regions), a send/return effects loop, a 3.5mm headphone output and a 3.5mm aux line input. The unit measures 115 x 105 x 58mm and weighs 420g. It runs on a 9Vdc, 500mA negative centre power adaptor, which isn't supplied, so you'll want to add one to your order if you don't already have a suitable unit.

    Specification
    Power supply 9Vdc, 500mA, negative centre (not supplied)
    Sampling format 24-bit, 48-kHz
    Internal programmes 15 models, 9 preset patches
    Inputs 6.3mm guitar jack, return jack, 3.5mm aux input
    Outputs 6.3mm output jack, send jack, 3.5mm headphones out
    USB computer interface Micro USB port
    DI output XLR
    Dimensions 115mm x 105mm x 58mm
    Weight 0.42KG
    Downloads

    Product Manual

    Frequently Asked

    Does the Optima Air work with electric guitars?

    Yes. It's designed for electric players. Plug in your electric guitar and it produces acoustic guitar tones through the built-in models and loaded IRs.

    How many acoustic models does it include?

    There are 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles, plus 9 preset slots for storing your own settings and loaded impulse responses.

    Can I load my own impulse responses?

    Yes. The IR loader lets you capture the tone profile of your favourite acoustic guitar and store it as a playable model, with IR level control.

    Does it need a power adaptor?

    Yes. It requires a 9Vdc, 500mA negative centre power adaptor, which isn't supplied. A suitable unit such as the 173.290UK will work.

    Can I record with it?

    Yes. The micro USB port works as an audio streaming interface for recording, and also handles remote editing via the free PC or Mac software.

    What outputs does it have?

    A 6.3mm output jack, a balanced XLR D.I. output, an effects loop send, and a 3.5mm headphone output.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.