All user reviews for the Vox amPlug AC30

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UTILIZATION

Nothing more simple, 3 controls, 2 inputs, 1 output.

SOUND QUALITY

Of breath when you push the volume, better get the gain high enough, put some volume and utiliserle volume of the guitar to go from clean to crunch. With my Tele has plutt works well.
Do not expect to hear the AC 30 but it seems that ILO in mind.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using Nol, IDAL is a companion to play around with a minimu of stuff. Do not ask him to do anything but allow you to work with headphones when the house is asleep ...
RAPORT quality discount, a choice that I definitely do it again.

It's a tiny little transistor amp electric guitar. No speaker: it is Designed to connect a headset and play anywhere without Dranger quiet neighbor.

Submitted to the amp as a small plastic Casing colors (very rough) of the Vox AC30, the receiver "star" in the Vox. It is really tiny: 8 cm long and just over 3 in height and thickness of 1.5 and trslger: just a few ounces with batteries! It can slip into a pocket or handbag, which is very practical.

Only default, the Casing DGIG not do a great impression of solidity it will be necessary to do a little attention.

UTILIZATION

As expected, the use of Amplug is very simple: it plugs directly into the jack on the guitar is lighter (there is even an LED to see if on! Too cool!), you plug a headset and go.

Then RULES sound with three small knobs: gain (saturation), volume and tone (from the lowest to highest). To russi beginners I confused the volume and gain, I must be really crtin <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="mrgreen" />

So there is that essentially communication, but on such an aircraft, who could ask more? Oh yes, even when something is dispensable: a jack for connecting an auxiliary source (MP3 player, walkman, computer ...). I personally do not use it, especially since it goes against the Mental-General for the device: use as little equipment as possible!

SOUND QUALITY

So the sound ... We read a little of everything and anything is available on the Net, and for good reason: it dpend normment headphone used. so I can only speak of what was given to what I ...

With a headphone could, in this case of intra-Headphones oriculaires low-end walkman, chosen for their low prices but trs correct in their usual rle, it's not terrible enough the sound parat artificial, with a lot of breath, a saturation trs "bees" and especially too much treble. ca is correct for work, especially in its clear, but TRS is not rewarding and you get tired quickly.

With headphones medium (Seinnheiser HD457, in 50), your exact is much better! The sound is balanced and natural, even with a dynamic and a lot of thundering bass. A little breath reaches the end of the race of the volume knob with the back Tone (very high), but of all the fawn that level you are deaf dj ... In a garish against the ct compltement disappeared, and the bees.

Although sr, do not expect a "real" sound AC30, if Vox had really Discoveries how to reproduce a standard lamps and trs expensive amp with a transistor contraption probably reproducible in APRS one afternoon by any handyman Sunday, I think they swished viteraient of the info ... However the sound is of the same raliste enough, closer in my AC30 a "disk" as an AC30 "for real". And it is much better, regardless of the headphone, the headphone jack of my ex-Vox AD30VT.

The clean sound is nice (even I get the Jazz have a plutt crdible with good guitar) but fast enough when you crunch up the volume and / or that attack the strings like a savage . It's the thunder inconvnient dynamics of the machine! Against it by trs nice if this research. One can catch the problem by playing with the volume knob on the guitar, but getting a clear sound in a trs trs noisy remain a problem.
The sound saturated on the other hand, is the highlight of the amp! Going up the gain you get a big crunch fairly quickly though powerful and rewarding trs, trs Rock and yes, fairly typical AC30. In the final race, even a little fuzz pushing the Tone. Everything has a ridiculous amount headphone, trs is enjoyable!

on the other hand, no big distortion mtal, but needless to say ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several weeks, not fairech 'my girlfriend when she looks at the tl / listening to music / softphone / a not want to hear in our huge studio 20m3 <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="mrgreen" />

I must say that the creature is perfect for a: trslgre and it is not at all cumbersome, and the sound is okay with headphones trs midrange, especially saturated. Although sr, it's not an AC30, but everyone had suspected: this is a fun gadget for the guitar in silence. I would not do the Olympia, but did his job. Sr good too, there is only sound, no effect ... So for the versatility it will turn to the numrique. But it's more expensive, more complicated to use, and the sound will be there as dirty, powerful and enjoyable?

Okay so for the technical description see the review below ...

technqiuement super stuff considering the size of the craft and take in what they do!

UTILIZATION

General hyper simple config

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are very good, I use attention with good headphones (Beyer Dynamics DT770 pro ...) so I made a very correct crunches excellent resume that although the dynamics of a vox, nothing to do with sound of my marshall (level tone color)

So the interest in this lil contraption is being able to repeat that painful, not only can play with headphones standing (without tie)
but what really helps is to connect an input auxieliere with a backing track ... and there is happiness (cd or mp3 player)
and we play on his favorite track without sweat around her.
great tool that takes little space and trèssssssssss really quick plug (avoid leaving an amp to turn a bunch of stuff) ...
we become lazy with age ...

great for short work

his side, I am so excited that I plan to plug into a console one of those 4!

I tested the AC 30 (the others are more oriented saturated exclusive)

its clear (nice fights)
its crunch is where he takes his interest I think even if I took the AC 15 for its clear if needed.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few weeks

value for money nickel

Least uh ... autonomy?? although I have not worn my batteries ...

yes I do it again this election Michael!

I think that given the weight of the craft, it is in purely numerical modeling. I had sworn they'll catch me doing after years of POD XT Line 6 TonePort other. When we want good models, especially for crunch, it passes through the box Sansamp Tech 21 point bar.

But hey, I have a new guitar and I want to play it anywhere without lugging even what my Vox Pathfinder 15R (small transistor vox, nice). This thing is battery powered, I had heard a bit of everything and anything but try anyway.

UTILIZATION

Bah you put the batteries, is connected, is mounted gain volume. It sets the tone. And go.

SOUND QUALITY

Good for those who dare to compare it to an AC30 amp or other real lamps with real speakers in real space, tell you one thing: any saturated listening to a guitar alone in the headphone is uncomfortable and gives the impression of a saturation mode "Maya the Bee and his friends." Already, the notice advised that a good headphone is a thousand times over.

Tried with my trusty AKG, and I'm not going to beat around the bush: this is the best crunch sound (which could be in the spirit Vox) that I heard in numerical modeling: even better than modeling Vox mark (although I guess it's the same technology) but in any case better than Line 6 (where the Vox is not clear but missed its unusable crunch too strong or pure saturated) and better than also my Pathfinder. The latter having a clear sound fabulous for a shit transistor but a rotten crunch and cardboard.

In the amPlug, the sound is full (no pun). Actually it looks like a Vox already treated in the studio. It compresses a bit too. But we are not there to have fidelity to a true vintage AC30 but to have something playable for training. Moreover on a playback.
To verify that I wasn 't crazy (or in love with my new Duesenberg to find the point that it sounds plugged into a car in a diesel car on the highway at 130), I did a test to people present. Result: "I try to ...!!!"

I confess to having a clear sound to the Beatles Vox, I had much lower gain. And yet, a game a little too dynamic and hop on rehearing the crunch. But it's the job. And then is supposed to model an AC30 top boost, it's normal crunch quickly.

OVERALL OPINION

I just buy it.

Cons:
If there was a deluxe version with a reverb setting (or tremolo), it would have been even better. And why not a line output for recording.

Pros:
Ben amp ready to play without outlet directly into my guitar case, enough is more. If in addition it has a sound very rock and a jack for plugging a backing track, it suits me.

Note: I have an iPhone and I tried the tricks that allow you to connect it with a guitar and use lighter versions of software like Amplitube amp. The sound is horrible compared to the amPlug, let alone perceptible latency problem. So OK, we are obliged to have something to pile more and you can not register but frankly, it's an option to consider when you want a super mobile config.

This amplug is a little bit unusual to me. I know they meaning Vox are trying to capitalize on the Joe Satriani fans by marketing this pocket amp but to me it sounds nothing like Joe's tone. Also it doesn't fit in with the tone from the rest of the pocket amps by Vox. The other ones have a very usable and natural tone to them especially when plugged into the computer but this one seems a little on the thin side tone wise for me.


Vox amPlug Joe Satriani Headphone Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:

* Get the sound of Joe Satriani's custom rig (a distortion pedal through a high-gain vacuum tube amplifier, followed by a delay) in your headphones
* Plugs directly into your guitar
* AUX in jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player
* True analog circuit faithfully simulates the response of the original amp
* Up to 15 hours of battery life with supplied AAA batteries

UTILIZATION

Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
No Speaker
No Effects
No Reverb
EQ No EQ
No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 0
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x Aux (1/8")
Outputs 1 x Headphone
No Footswitch
No Effects Loop
Height 3.15"
Width 3.39"
Depth 1.22"
Weight .09 lbs. (40g)

SOUND QUALITY

Out of all the pocket amp from Vox this one is a bit of a disappointment for me. I really like the acoustic and the classic rock the best because they have really captured a solid tone, but this is very thin. Joe's tone is not thin by any stretch and for them to put this thing out with his name on it is a bit bizarre.

You probably want to use a Ibanez signature Satriani model guitar otherwise why would you buy this thing. Even coupled with a Joe signature guitar it doesn't even come close to any sound that I have heard him play. The voicing is close to his sound but the tone is lacking in depth and warmth that I find in the other pocket amps.

OVERALL OPINION

Unless your are a huge Joe fan and even if you are not this is not the best of these units. It has almost half the battery life and the tone is just sub par. At new these units come in at around $50 which is ten bucks more than most of the other pocket amps. With a higher price tag and a lot less battery life this is a must PASS for me. Pick up the Lead or the Classic rock one if you want heavy distortio. If you can't help yourself because you are such a Joe Satriani fan then this is the only person that is going to buy into this amp. I do not recommend this amp.

If you are stuck in your office at work dreaming about being a rock star that never happened and you feel like jamming to the old times in private then this is the gear for you. A portable amp that literally fits in your pocket. This is one of the best things Vox has done in recent years. It is so simple and easy that you can find just about anywhere and have a jam sessions by yourself. Just bring along your headphones and you guitar and your ready to play.

Vox amPlug AC30 Headphone Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:

* Plugs directly into your guitar
* AUX in jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player
* True analog circuit faithfully simulates the response of the original amps
* AC30 emulates the AC30 top boost sound of a vintage Vox AC30
* Up to 15 hours of battery life with supplied AAA batteries
* Quick and easy setup

UTILIZATION

Specification Detail
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Power TBD
Speakers No Speaker
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ No EQ
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 0
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x Aux (1/8")
Outputs 1 x Headphone
Footswitch I/O No Footswitch
Effects Loop No Effects Loop
Height 3.15"
Width 3.39"
Depth 1.22"
Weight .09 lbs. (40g)
Notes VOX AC 30 Voicing

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality is surprising very close to a Vox Ac30 cranked up. They have done a great job capturing the tone from a classic Vox amp and bringing it into a pocket amp. There is no speaker involved so you will have to plug it into your computer or headphones.

Grab any guitar from a Fender Strat to a Les Paul and you have the tone you need to tuck away in your office and jam until closing time. Since it only has one channel you don't have a lot of options for tone wise. What you get is what you get. There are no EQ options so if you like the tone of a classic Vox AC30 and need a pocket amp then this is your ticket. They offer different sounding units just like this to fit your personal tonal needs

OVERALL OPINION

I would recommend this unit to anyone who wants a nice little practice pocket amp and has a budget of $40. These units are cheap and won't break your bank too much. They are fun little devises and they have plenty of tonal options if the Vox Ac30 isn't your cup of tea.

The audio output connector "headphone" is a bit fragile. In fact, these are the four micro-welds that hold the small box out female 3 "5. No reinforcement to maintain it. The result: after a few hours of rehearsal '(while sitting quietly), cable swinging (even very little), the contacts are subject to minor constraints that make them evil. In short, the sound finally sputter until welds give way ... Too bad!


UTILIZATION

Simple configuration. No need to book.


SOUND QUALITY

The sound is very nice and has been extensively described in other reviews.


OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months. The strength is not to go for sound quality, which she is bluffing. The impression is mixed.

This little amp headphones (or stereo for that matter) is obviously transistor but 100% analog guarantees the vox site (I do not know much so I do not take risks ...).
For use mainly in a register full (but I will later), there are three basic settings: Volume, Gain and tone.
There is also a delay, see below.
Note that we can, through an auxiliary input, remove the headphones any mp3, CD and so on to play along.
I asked myself some questions about a possible inability to retract the jack into the input of the guitar with me no problem, but having only taken stratocaster type or even at the table as on sg I can not vouch for all ...
Everything is powered by two AAA batteries that provide a lifetime of good but really nothing more (11 hours after Vox ...) And I advise you not to abuse, it is composed of plastic (one of my Friends quickly had poor contact with hers as well.)
Finally I say all this to be critical, but overall, if not a tank, he seems still to hold the road well!
I take off 2 points for strength and resilience over the centuries

UTILIZATION

The configuration is very basic, with the tone, gain and volume. You can find quite easily sound nice, not amazing commme the real material Satriani course, but impressive for such a small box!
Manual? A few lines on the back of the pack, no more, and Exemptions surcoît.
Included the delay is not adjustable, it activates by pushing the selector turned up a notch and more and that's all, but it is well settled!
It's easy to get a nice sound in a register to chickenfoot saturated (normal you might say) I play in this

SOUND QUALITY

amPlug mainly with Hagstrom F200P with P-90, but I also tested in an Epiphone SG base, and a Fender Start.

We play with this amPlug mainly with a thick enough vintage distortion to the grain (see "Soap on a Rope" Chickenfoot, or "Oh Yeah"): sound, if not reversing, is downright pleasant to repeat only at home with headphones without disturbing any neighbors! One can also use it to show a few riffs with buddies in a Hi-Fi with rather convincing results.
It is also possible, turning down the guitar volume to decrease the rate of gain, to get a clean sound / crunch decent, but nothing more. The amPlug is still mostly made for big sounds bold, for what he is doing really well for what it is.
Maybe it come from my guitar, but I get really good sound with my microphone acute Hagstrom: too low makes his first draft, but this is not a problem beyond the measure, since ' we can play on the tone to balance everything (I myself am a fervent sounds full of bass, and I find my account).
To summarize, in the saturated palette, inspired by the signature pedal vox Satchurator the amPlug is doing really well, making it a good tool for work and entertainment, nothing more. (But who would have asked him more?)
The delay, though regulated, is pleasant, with an equalizer specially tuned by Satriani himself assures us vox. Anyway, it is indeed really nice!
I put 8 for the lack of clean and lack of versatility, but this is not what is sought in this type of amp. I was offered this

OVERALL OPINION

amPlug to Christmas, I played very consistently since: who has ever wanted to send riff on riff with a stout disto at 2 am, with a its proper, without waking the whole household?
I could not compare with any of his fellows because I did not choose, but being released shortly after his kind, one can hope that Vox has improved the range over time!
Unless I had not offered, I'll have probably bought in fact, in my opinion a good product for the job and small plans unawares guitar without disturbing those around him.

The Vox AmPlug AC30 is a small, portable practice guitar amplifier. Although it bears the name AC30, it really doesn't sound like a real AC30. You simply plug this into your guitar, plug your headphones into this, and you're good to go. It is designed to be a practice amp, and really can't be used for anything else that I can think of. It is powered by two AAA batteries. In addition to the headphone jack, it also has an aux jack to plug a CD or Mp3 player into so you can play along with music if you want to.

UTILIZATION

There isn't much to know at all about using the Vox AmPlug AC30. Once you've plugged your guitar and headphones in, you're good to go. Just control the three parameters of gain, tone, and volume, to your liking and that's all there is to it. The manual is really simple and really just outlines the obvious, so I don't believe it is necessary.

SOUND QUALITY

While I won't say that the sound of the Vox AmPlug AC30 is anything to write home about, for what it is to be used for it does the job just fine. It certainly doesn't sound like an AC30, but I doubt anyone was expecting it to anyway. The bottom line with the sound is that it amplifies your guitar sound, making it easy to play your electric on the go without needing a separate amp. It's also great if you want to play without disturbing anyone around you with loud noise. So while I wouldn't expect much from it's sound, it's definitely suitable for practicing.

OVERALL OPINION

I wouldn't recommend the Vox AmPlug AC30 in place of a real practice amp, but in addition to having a real amp around, the AmPlug AC30 can definitely be a useful tool. It's sound quality is about what you would expect it to be, which isn't very good, but this most likely isn't the main concern for someone looking into getting one of these. I don't know how the AC30 model compares to the other AmPlugs that they have, but I would imagine that they are all in the same vein. I do wish that this was a few bucks less, but I guess it isn't too expensive. As far as products of this type goes, this is one of the best that I've used, but I'd still only recommend it if it's something that you really need.