The Roland Mobile AC is the smallest amplifier in Roland’s Acoustic Chorus series, it is a portable three channel amp for acoustic guitars.
This mobile amp is around the same size as a regular lunchbox and its 5 Watt amplifier conveniently runs for 15 hours on 6 AA alkaline batteries.
Being part of Roland’s Acoustic Chorus series, the Mobile AC is fine tuned for acoustic guitars and features the same Chorus effect found on its bigger amplifier siblings. Once you activate the built-in stereo chorus effect, it will make its two 4″ stereo speakers produce Roland’s famous swirling stereo chorus sound. You can
Its small and compact form leaves very little room for controls, however Roland was able to put some essential effects and tone shaping knobs for beginners and even professionals to play with.
Aside from the built-in chorus, the Mobile AC has a built-in reverb with a dedicated control knob, and it has a wide effect button that enhances the “stereo” image of your audio signal. Tone shaping is achieved by adjusting the Tone knob.
While bigger practice amps come with just one input, this humble amp provides you with three inputs – one for your acoustic guitar, one for a microphone and a third input for media players. Each input sport dedicated volume knobs for complete control over the mix, making this makes this a very versatile amplifier, ideal for guitarists who loves to sing and jam along with music.
Another handy feature of this amp is its built-in microphone stand mounting slot. This lets you place the amp high enough for small venue gigs or you can also use the amp as your on-stage monitor.
Here is the product demonstration video:
According to the press release, Roland designed this amp to be easy to use for beginners, while providing features that make it a viable alternative amp for experienced guitar players. The Roland Mobile AC is currently retailing online for $189. Visit Roland for more information.
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