Acoustic and electric guitar preamp NUX Optima Air

NUX Optima Air is a versatile preamp and acoustic guitar simulator designed for musicians who play both acoustic and electric guitars. It accurately reproduces the sound of an acoustic guitar using built-in profiles optimized for your guitar and pickup type. The device supports loading and using impulse response (IR) files, ensuring realistic acoustic guitar sound.

The Optima Air features a 3-band equalizer and gain control. It also includes a reverb effect, which is easily controlled with a single knob. Additionally, the device comes with an effect loop (Send/Return).

One of its unique features is the ability to create custom acoustic guitar profiles. You can capture the sound of your favorite acoustic guitar using a condenser microphone and save it as an impulse response file.

The NUX Optima Air also offers a variety of connections, including an XLR output for connecting to a mixer or sound system, a headphone output, and an AUX input for playing along with a music player. With a USB port, you can record or edit presets via dedicated software.

The Optima Air includes 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles, supports loading third-party IRs, and can store up to 9 presets. This compact device delivers high-quality sound (24-bit, 48 kHz) and extensive customization options, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enhance the sound of their acoustic or electric guitar.

Features

• Supports impulse responses (IR)
• 3-band equalizer
• Reverb effect
• Effect loop (Send/Return)
• Custom acoustic guitar profile creation
• XLR DI output, headphone output
• AUX input
• USB port for recording, preset editing, and firmware updates
• 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles
• Supports third-party IR loading and up to 9 preset storage

User Manual