Yamaha announces the release of the Acompass 60, a new acoustic amplifier designed for solo singer-songwriters who seek exceptional sound quality for both their vocals and acoustic guitar.
The Acompass 60 is a 60-watt acoustic amplifier developed under the concept of “TRUE ACOUSTIC VOICE,” which faithfully reproduces the natural resonance of both vocals and acoustic guitars by drawing on Yamaha’s decades of musical instrument expertise and professional audio engineering.
This TRUE ACOUSTIC VOICE is achieved through Yamaha’s proprietary premium D-PRE microphone preamp, a specially designed eight-inch full-range speaker and cabinet, and an input selector tailored for various applications. The input selector features two independent channels: GUITAR and VOCAL/INST. Equipped with a three-band EQ optimized for each channel, it naturally and clearly reproduces both guitar and vocals. Furthermore, it features effects such as AMBIENCE to recreate the natural resonance of acoustic guitars, ENHANCER to improve clarity, COMP to smooth out vocal performances and REVERB to naturally blend vocals and guitar. It also features a FEEDBACK SUPPRESSOR button that automatically minimizes unwanted feedback, allowing performers to focus entirely on their playing with minimal setup.
Moreover, despite its highly portable, compact and lightweight design, weighing just 8.2 kg, it is equipped with a balanced XLR line output for convenient connection to recording equipment and PA systems. With support for Bluetooth and AUX inputs, it adapts to a variety of performance environments, from practicing at home to café gigs and small live venues.
TRUE ACOUSTIC VOICE
The Acompass 60 was developed under the concept of TRUE ACOUSTIC VOICE, faithfully reproducing the natural resonance of vocals and acoustic guitars. This concept fuses Yamaha’s deep expertise in acoustic guitars with its professional audio system technology, aiming to naturally convey the performer’s true expression to the audience by minimizing the gap between the unamplified charm of the vocals and acoustic guitar, and the amplified sound.
The Acompass 60 is designed with two independent channels: a GUITAR channel and a VOCAL/INST channel. While typical acoustic amplifiers are designed with an emphasis on guitar sounds, this model prioritizes both vocals and guitar, producing sound optimized for each. Both channels feature Yamaha’s proprietary D-PRE microphone preamps. Combined with a specially designed eight-inch full-range speaker and cabinet, it reproduces natural sound, from the delicate nuances of vocals to the rich resonance of the acoustic guitar.
Enhanced expressiveness combined with intuitive controls
The Acompass 60 is designed so that performers can quickly sculpt their ideal sound. In addition to a three-band EQ individually optimized for the GUITAR and VOCAL/INST channels, it is equipped with effects including AMBIENCE to recreate the natural resonance of acoustic guitars, ENHANCER to improve clarity, COMP to enhance singing comfort and naturalness, and REVERB to naturally blend vocals and guitar. These features enable rich, well-balanced sound and highly expressive performances.
Compact design and versatile connectivity
Despite delivering ample performance with its 60-watt output and an eight-inch full-range speaker, the Acompass 60 features a highly portable, compact and lightweight design, weighing just 8.2 kg. It adapts to a variety of performance environments, from playing at home to café gigs and small live venues.
The rear panel is equipped with a balanced XLR line output, allowing connection to PA systems and recording equipment. The unit can be used as a stage monitor while delivering sound to the entire venue. Additionally, it features Bluetooth and AUX inputs, making it ideal for playing backing tracks and for practice purposes.
