This professional NAM capture pack recreates the iconic tone of the Vox AC30, paired with the legendary Celestion Alnico Blue speakers. Carefully recorded in a studio environment and optimized for Neural Amp Modeler, these captures deliver the classic British chime, harmonic richness, and dynamic response that made the AC30 one of the most recorded guitar amps in history.

Expect shimmering top-end sparkle, rich harmonic complexity, and the smooth, musical breakup that the AC30 is famous for. The captures respond naturally to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes, making them ideal for expressive playing.

Microphone Setup

The cabinet was recorded using a four-microphone studio configuration to capture the full tonal character of the Alnico Blue speakers:

• Shure SM57 – classic presence and focused midrange bite

• Royer R-121 – warm low end with smooth high frequencies

• Sennheiser MD 421 N – punchy low-mid body and depth

• Shure SM7B – thicker midrange and controlled top end

A multi-mic blended capture is included, delivering a balanced, mix-ready tone that highlights the classic AC30 character.

Individual Microphone Captures

For maximum flexibility, the pack also includes individual NAM captures for each microphone so users can choose their preferred tonal flavor:

• SM57 – bright, focused, and cutting

• R-121 – smooth, warm, and vintage

• MD421 – full, punchy, and balanced

• SM7B – thicker and darker midrange tone

Impulse Responses Included

In addition to the NAM captures, the pack also includes Impulse Responses (IRs) of each microphone configuration. These IRs allow you to recreate the same cabinet tones with other amp modelers or combine them with the included DI capture.

Included IRs

• SM57 cabinet IR

• R-121 cabinet IR

• MD421 cabinet IR

• SM7B cabinet IR

Room Ambience

Subtle room ambience was added using the Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box with the Neumann U67 room mic model, providing natural studio depth while keeping the core cabinet tone clear and defined.

DI Amp Head Capture

A DI capture of the amp head is also included. This allows users to pair the raw amp tone with their own cabinet impulse responses or the included IRs for maximum flexibility.

Signal Chain / Outboard Gear

High-end studio equipment was used throughout the capture process to ensure maximum fidelity:

• Great River ME-1NV – Neve-style harmonic richness

• Cranborne Audio EC1 – clean and transparent gain

• Little Labs Redeye Phantom – precise reamp signal control

Cabling

• Evidence Audio Lyric HG – Instrument Cable

• Evidence Audio Melody – Instrument Cable

• Evidence Audio Siren – Speaker Cable

• Mogami 2549 – Microphone Cable

Included in the Pack

• Multi-mic blended NAM capture

• Individual microphone NAM captures (4 close mics + 1 room mic)

• DI amp head capture

• Individual microphone impulse responses

Tone Characteristics

• Classic Vox chime and sparkle

• Rich harmonic complexity

• Smooth natural overdrive

• Dynamic touch response

• Studio-quality mic capture

Perfect for rock, indie, britpop, alternative, blues, worship, and classic rock, delivering the unmistakable British tone of a Vox AC30 with Celestion Alnico Blue speakers. 🎸

Return & Refund Policy

Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. Once a product has been purchased and downloaded, it cannot be returned or retrieved. Therefore, refunds are not available for any capture sets, packs, or bundles.

However, we make every effort to provide accurate descriptions, information, and representations of the captures so customers can make informed decisions before purchasing.

If you experience any technical issues with the download or files, please feel free to reach out and we will be happy to assist.