{"product_id":"nux-optima-air-simulator-used","title":"NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator and IR Loader (USED)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eNUX Optima Air\u003c\/b\u003e (part of their Verdugo series) is a dual-switch acoustic preamp and Impulse Response (IR) loader pedal. It is primarily designed to fix the thin, artificial \"piezo quack\" common in acoustic-electric guitar pickups by replacing it with the full, rich profile of a studio-mic'd acoustic guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is highly versatile because it combines a physical-modeling preamp, an IR loader, and a unique DIY capture function into one compact, stage-ready unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Features \u0026amp; Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pedal features a dual-footswitch layout that allows you to toggle or combine two completely independent sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The Acoustic Simulator \u0026amp; IR Loader (Left Side)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis section processes your guitar's direct signal through an Impulse Response file to mimic the resonance of high-end acoustic bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e15 Built-In Profiles:\u003c\/b\u003e It comes pre-loaded with studio profiles of iconic acoustics (like the Gibson J-45, Hummingbird, and Taylor 314). These profiles are optimized specifically depending on whether you are plugging in an acoustic with a piezo or magnetic pickup, or even a solid-body electric guitar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIR Level Control:\u003c\/b\u003e A dedicated blend knob lets you mix the dry pickup signal with the wet IR simulation to find the sweet spot between cutting through a live mix and sounding natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThird-Party IRs:\u003c\/b\u003e It includes 9 empty preset slots where you can load your own favorite third-party acoustic IRs via computer software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Preamp Section (Right Side)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side toggles a fully functional preamp driven by NUX's \u003ci\u003eWhite Box\u003c\/i\u003e physical modeling algorithm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCircuit Inspiration:\u003c\/b\u003e The preamp emulates the behavior and harmonic coloration of the legendary \u003cb\u003eNeve 1073\u003c\/b\u003e British console preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTone Shaping:\u003c\/b\u003e It provides tactile analog-style controls for \u003cb\u003eGain, Bass, Middle, and Treble\u003c\/b\u003e. Because it models analog circuitry, tweaking one knob slightly interacts with the others, giving it a very natural, musical response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmbient Reverb:\u003c\/b\u003e A simple, one-knob studio reverb adjusts both the decay and mix simultaneously to quickly dial in some spatial depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe IR Capture Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most powerful features of the Optima Air is its \u003cb\u003eProfile Capture\u003c\/b\u003e capability. If you have a favorite acoustic guitar and a decent condenser microphone at home, you can create your own custom IR files without needing external software:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou route a microphone through a separate mic preamp into the Optima Air's \u003ci\u003eReturn\u003c\/i\u003e jack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug your acoustic's pickup into the main \u003ci\u003eInput\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage the pedal's capture mode, and it will guide you through a brief counting phase where you play clean chords and fingerpicking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pedal compares the raw pickup signal to the microphone signal, calculates the frequency delta, and saves a custom IR that makes your live pickup sound exactly like \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e guitar mic'd up in the studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear and side panels are packed with robust I\/O configurations, making it just as useful as a standalone fly-rig DI box as it is a recording interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeature \/ Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification \/ Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24-bit, 48-kHz sampling quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain I\/O\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/4-inch Mono Input and Output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffects Loop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/4-inch Send\/Return (perfect for placing delay\/modulation after the preamp or routing mic signals during capture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced XLR DI Out with a ground lift for sending a clean signal straight to a front-of-house PA mixer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractice Tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8-inch (3.5mm) Auxiliary Input for backing tracks \u0026amp; 1\/8-inch Headphone Jack for silent practicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Functionality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro-B USB port for preset editing\/loading via free software, firmware updates, and direct \u003cb\u003eUSB Audio Streaming\u003c\/b\u003e (acts as a direct recording interface for your DAW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 9V DC, Negative Tip (center negative)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a fantastic tool if you are trying to travel light to gigs without an amplifier, looking to consistent-ize an acoustic tone direct-to-PA, or want to lay down quick, microphone-quality acoustic tracks directly into a laptop on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NU-X","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46062927970538,"sku":"210000033474","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/7246\/9933\/files\/nux-optima-air-acoustic-simulator-and-ir-loader-used-front-view.jpg?v=1780809968","url":"https:\/\/mojosmusic.com\/products\/nux-optima-air-simulator-used","provider":"Mojo's Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}