Blackstar Polar 2

Name: Blackstar Polar 2
Brand: BLACKSTAR
SKU: 708500
Price: 182.00 GBP
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The first audio interface designed BY guitarists FOR guitarists!

POLAR 2 is a USB audio interface featuring 2 FET input channels for instruments and microphones, a headphone amplifier, +48V phantom power for condenser microphones, balanced outputs for professional monitoring, visual level indicators, and Blackstar's exclusive 'Enhance' switch. The 'Enhance' switch activates unique electronic components in the signal path that reproduce the input stage of tube guitar amplifiers. This circuit mimics the behavior and characteristics of tube amps, enhancing sound, feel, and response. When the POLAR 'Enhance' function is activated, Blackstar's innovative input stage never suffers from digital clipping. No more ruined recordings, hassle, and confusion when it comes to setting the 'right' levels. POLAR allows the musician to control the interface like the preamp gain of a real amplifier.

FEATURES

2-channel audio interface designed for guitar recording.
FET input stage improves sound and signal quality and is suitable for a wide range of instruments, effects pedals, and microphones.
The 'Enhance' function introduces electronic components into the signal path that reproduce the sound of a real guitar amp.
The 'Enhance' function completely prevents digital clipping on instrument inputs. Use this interface as if it were a real amp and don't worry about setting the 'right' levels.
The 'Enhance' function on mic or line inputs brings ''air'' and clarity to vocal and acoustic guitar recordings.
The 'Enhance' function eliminates the need for additional hardware and an expensive DI box to capture a high-quality guitar signal. Everything is integrated into POLAR.
Includes ST.James Suite, Ableton Live Lite, ReLab LX480 Essentials Reverb, Melodyne Essential and more*.
Headphone and monitor outputs, with independent monitor and headphone control.
Microphone preamp based on the most famous vintage studio preamps.
Includes 'POLAR Control' software for level control, panning, and monitor routing.
Operates with USB 3.0 bus power, with +48 V switch for microphones requiring phantom power.

SPECIFICATIONS

Number of Microphone Preamps: 2
Phantom Power: Yes, 48V
Instrument Inputs: 2
Line Inputs: 2
Line Outputs: 2
Headphone Outputs: 1
Loopback: Yes
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 4 x 4 (including loopback inputs)
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Bus Powered: Yes (960 mA)
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Microphone Inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ±0.1dB
Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -101dB (-103dB A-weighted), gain 0dB, 950mVrms, bandwidth 20Hz-24kHz
EIN Noise: -121dBu (A-weighted)
Maximum Input Level: 2dBu
Gain Range: 53dB
Impedance: 3.3kΩ

Line Inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ±0.2dB
Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -85dB (-85dB A-weighted), gain 8dB, 380mVrms, 20Hz-24kHz BW
Maximum Input Level: 10dBu
Gain Range: 55dB
Impedance: 500kΩ

Instrument Inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ±0.2dB
Dynamic Range: 112dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -82dB (-81dB A-weighted), gain 3dB, 630mVrms, bandwidth 20Hz-24kHz
Maximum Input Level: 10dBu
Gain Range: 46dB
Impedance: 500kΩ

Line Outputs (Balanced)
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ±0.15dB
Dynamic Range: 93dB
THD+N: -80dB
Maximum Output Level: 12.8 dBu
Impedance: 1k

Headphone Outputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ±0.15dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
Dynamic Range: 110dB @ 33Ω / 107dB @ 300Ω
THD+N: -83dB @ 33Ω / -85dB @ 300Ω
Maximum Output Level: 7dBu @ 33Ω / 15.2dBu @ 300Ω
Maximum Output Power: 85mW at 33Ω / 66mW @ 300Ω
Impedance: 10Ω

Analog-to-Digital Converter
THD+N: -100dB THD+N
Dynamic Range: 114dB

Digital-to-Analog Converter
THD+N: -100dB THD+N
Dynamic Range: 114dB

Power Supply: USB 960 mA / External (optional) 4.8 W

Accessories: USB A to DC cable, USB A to C cable