Blackstar Polar 4

Name: Blackstar Polar 4
Brand: BLACKSTAR
SKU: 708501
Price: 254.00 GBP
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POLAR 4 is a 4-channel USB audio interface designed by guitarists for guitarists.
It features 4 FET input channels for instrument, line, and microphone, a headphone amplifier, +48V phantom power for condenser microphones, balanced outputs for professional monitoring, level indicators, and Blackstar's exclusive 'Enhance' switch. POLAR, using a FET input stage, solves the frustrations guitarists often encounter when recording guitar. By activating the 'Enhance' function, a unique set of electronic components is introduced into the signal path, replicating the input stage of classic tube amplifiers. This circuit mimics the behavior and characteristics of tube amps, improving the sound, rendering, and feel. With the POLAR 'Enhance' function, the innovative Blackstar input stage will never experience digital clipping. No more wasted takes, hassle, and confusion about setting the 'right' levels. POLAR allows the musician to drive the interface like the preamp gain of a real amplifier.

FEATURES

4-channel audio interface designed for guitar recording.
The FET input stage enhances tone and signal quality and accommodates a wide range of instrument types, effect pedals, and microphones.
The 'Enhance' function introduces electronic components into the signal path that replicate the sound of a guitar amplifier.
The 'Enhance' function completely prevents digital clipping on instrument inputs. Use this interface as if it were a real amplifier and free yourself from the worry of setting the 'right' levels.
The 'Enhance' function on microphone or LINE inputs brings natural clarity and brightness to vocal and acoustic guitar recordings.
The 'Enhance' function eliminates the need for additional expensive hardware and DIs to capture a high-quality guitar signal. All of this is integrated into POLAR.
Comes with the St. James suite (value €129), Ableton LiveLite, ReLab LX480 Essentials Reverb, Melodyne Essential, and more.
POLAR 4 features two headphone outputs and a monitor output, with independent monitor and headphone control.
POLAR 4 is also equipped with MIDI input/output.
The microphone preamplifier is based on one of the most renowned vintage studio preamps.
Comes with the POLAR Control mixing software, which allows you to adjust and fine-tune levels, panning, and monitoring routing.
Operates on USB 2.0 bus power, with a +48V switch for microphones requiring phantom power.
Finish: White

SPECIFICATIONS

Number of microphone preamps: 4
Phantom power: Yes, 48V
Instrument inputs: 4
Line inputs: 4
Line outputs: 2
Headphone outputs: 2
Loopback: Yes
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Format: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 6 x 6 (including Loopback inputs)
A/D resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Bus power: 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 12.8dBu
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 @ 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