NUX NAI-5 Optima Air Acoustic Guitar Simulator Pedal

Perfect for the guitarist looking for an all-in-one tone machine, the NUX NAI-5 Optima Air acoustic sim lets you explore multiple sounds with one guitar.

Overview

NUX Optima Air is a dual-switch acoustic guitar simulator with a preamp for acoustic and electric guitar players. It simulates the acoustic guitar profiles with the best-optimized sound depending on your guitar and pickup type.

The IR section gives you 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles, and it also support 3rd party IRs. The preamp section is modeled after the famous Neve 1073 by using white-box algorithm. It is equipped with a 3-band EQ and Gain controls. And there is an additional one-knob-control Reverb effect. You can connect other effect pedals to the built-in SEND/RETURN effect loop and use the XLR jack of the Optima Air as D.I. Out. There is also a headphones output for silent play and auxiliary input to connect a music player to play along.

NUX Optima Air has a unique profile capture function. You can create your own acoustic guitar profile (IR file) by capturing your favorite acoustic guitar's sound.
If you are a gigging guitarist or home recording musician, you will find the Optima Air very convenient, because you don't have to bring different guitar types, and the Optima Air also works as a USB Audio interface.

Features

- 24-bit, 48-kHz Sampling Quality
- Acoustic Guitar Impulse Response and Pre-Amp controls
- 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles with IR level control
- 9 Preset Slots
- Reverb effect
- Gain, Bass, Middle and Treble controls
- 6.35mm (1/4-inch) Send/Return, effects loop
- 3.5mm (1/8-inch) Auxiliary input
- 3.5mm (1/8-inch) Headphones input
-… read more XLR DI Out
- Micro B USB Port for USB Audio Stream and Edit Software
- Power supply sold separately

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Specs

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 1.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 3 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): NAI-5 Optima Air

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 626-800-7466
Email: usa@cherubtechnology.com
Web: https://www.nuxefx.com/support.html

Reviews

(4 ratings)

Submitted May 6, 2021 by Nathan W in Pittsburgh, PA

"Not Bad At All"

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I’ve been using the Optima Air for several months now and have been quite pleased with its performance. I run a Gibson G-45 Studio (w/ a Fishman Sonitone) through it, and it does a phenomenal job resurrecting my tone from that horrible piezo “zing.” The preloaded IR files aren’t bad (I especially like the Martin D-45 and Taylor 314 settings); however, where it really shines is the ability to load third-party IR’s. I got one for a Gibson J-45 and it just about nailed my guitar’s natural, unplugged tone. The ability to EQ your tone and add reverb is also a nice addition—I set the reverb to about 1/3 and LOVE the sound. Before this, I used a Fishman Aura Spectrum DI (similar tech) but actually prefer the Optima Air.My only gripes: Wish it had an onboard tuner, and I wish it took a 9V battery (you’ll need to buy an adapter).Otherwise, great product!