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Blackstar Polar 2 FET Input 2-Channel USB Audio Interface for Guitarists
Code: BA247010-Z
Brand: Blackstar
Categories: Audio Interfaces , USB Audio Interfaces
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Introducing Blackstar’s POLAR audio interface, designed specifically for anyone who records guitar.
Our market research shows that most people who use an audio interface to record music at home record guitar. We conducted extensive Human Centred Design (HCD) which identified three main challenges people experience when recording guitar directly through an interface: poor feel / response, difficulty setting input levels without clipping and hard to use. Our POLAR interfaces overcome all these challenges making them the ultimate solution for anyone who records guitar.
The only audio interface in the market with a FET input stage and “Enhance” feature that mimics the behaviour, characteristics, and electronics normally found on the input stage of a valve guitar amplifier. Plugging a guitar directly into a normal audio interface produces an anaemic signal with peaky transients, which makes playing through amp plugins sound like… a plugin, not an amp.
With the flick of a switch, POLAR’s “Enhance” feature makes all software amp plugins sound better by restoring the touch, feel and response of real amps. Works perfectly with pedalboards, no need for D.I. boxes or extra hardware.
Our innovative input stage will never digitally clip, allowing the user to drive the interface like an amp. The input stage has an impressive amount of headroom running on +/- 12V giving 24V headroom, an outstanding comparison to competitor units at 5V. Setting guitar input levels and improving your tone has never been easier.
We put an equal amount of effort into designing the POLAR MIC preamps, which boast a response that matches one of the most famed preamps in studio history: the Neve 1081. In a blind A/B setup, the POLAR sounded identical to the vintage Neve. Additionally, the “Enhance” function on the MIC input acts as a gentle high-frequency lift that adds just the right amount of air and clarity to vocals.
Polar 2 FET Input 2-Channel USB Audio Interface For Guitarists from Blackstar is 100% original and brand new. We, at Melody House take pride in our after sales service and support. For further details on the Polar 2 FET Input 2-Channel USB Audio Interface For Guitarists, Blackstar, simply write to us to consult an expert or order online and we will take care of the rest. Happy Shopping!
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 |
Simultaneous I/O | 4 x 4 (including Loopback inputs) |
A/D Resolution | 24-bit/192 kHz |
Supported Sample Rates | 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz |
Supported Sample Rates | 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz |
Mic Input Dynamic Range | 109dB (A-Weighted) |