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Blackstar Polar 2 USB-C Audio Interface

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Blackstar Polar 2 USB-C Audio Interface
Key Features
  • For Recording and Streaming Guitarists
  • Bus/External Power, Mac/Windows/iOS
  • 2 Mic/Line/Instrument FET Preamp
  • Headphone Output, 2 Line Output
Make guitar recording feel natural with the Polar 2 from Blackstar, an audio interface purpose-built for recording DI guitar and vocals. With its special FET input, you can record your guitar with the feel of a real tube amp, while having loads of headroom and clip-resistant circuitry to drive your input as hard as you want.
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Blackstar POLAR 2 Overview

Make guitar recording feel natural with the Polar 2 from Blackstar, an audio interface purpose-built for recording DI guitar and vocals. With its special FET input, you can record your guitar with the feel of a real tube amp, while having loads of headroom and clip-resistant circuitry to drive your input as hard as you want.

Using the innovative Enhance feature, you can restore the feel and playing response you're used to with amps while maintaining optimal tone with ultralow noise. Two vintage studio-inspired preamps let you easily switch over to recording vocals or acoustic instruments, which also benefit from the Enhance function through a gentle lift of high frequencies, bringing out natural-sounding air. The mic preamps deliver warm, rich tones. Enjoy hands-on gain controls for monitor and headphones, while each mic preamp lets you find an ideal balance quickly. Use the included Polar Control software to take things even further with zero-latency monitoring and mixing. The Polar 2 includes a USB-A to DC cable for power, and a USB-A to USB-C cable for host connections.

Transform Your Recording Process with Enhance
Enhance restores the touch, feel, and response of playing through a real amp. When the Enhance switch is engaged on the instrument input, a unique circuit is introduced that mimics the input stage of a real tube amplifier, including all of its nonlinear behaviors and characteristics.

With Enhance activated, you can capture guitar levels without worrying about digital clipping. This feature allows you to drive POLAR’s preamps like a real tube amp, making level adjustments easy and ensuring smooth handling of dynamic guitar signals, thus avoiding harsh tones and ruined takes. Enhance can also gently lift the top end of your signal, bringing out natural clarity and air from vocals, acoustic guitar, and more.

Polar Control
Blackstar's versatile Polar Control mixing software is included, offering zero-latency monitoring and loopback functionality. Polar Control streamlines your signal routing workflow, eliminating the need for bulky hardware mixers and saving space in the studio by simplifying the recording and mixing process.
Connections
Polar 2 features a number of connections for a perfect fit in modern home studios:

  • Two XLR-1/4" combo jacks for mics or instruments, with powerful mic preamps and selectable +48V phantom power
  • 1/4" TRS headphone output with dedicated volume control
  • Stereo pair of 1/4" line outputs for monitor speakers
  • USB-C port for bus power and host connections
Versatile Power Options
Polar 2 can be powered either by bus power over its USB-C port or an optional external 5V power supply. Use bus power when working in the studio, and use the optional AC adapter input when you want to save laptop battery life.
Bundles with Studio Software Collection
Hit the ground running with the included studio software collection bundle. POLAR 2 includes the St. James Plug-In Suite, Ableton Live Lite, ReLab LX480 Essentials Reverb, Melodyne Essential, and more. This ensures you have everything you need to record right when you open the box.
UPC: 845644008759

Blackstar POLAR 2 Specs

General
Dynamic Range
Mic Input: 109 dBA
Line Input: 112 dBA
Hi-Z Input: 112 dBA
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input Impedance
Mic: 3.3 Kilohms
Line: 500 Kilohms
Hi-Z: 500 Kilohms
Maximum Input Level
Mic: 2 dBu
Line: 10 dBu
Hi-Z 10 dBu
Output Impedance
Line: 1 Kilohm
Headphone: 10 Ohms
THD + N
Mic Input: -101 dB (-103 dBA)
Line Input: -85 dBA
Hi-Z Input: -82 dB (-81 dBA)
EIN
-121 dBA
Sample Rate
44.1 to 192 kHz
A/D Conversion
24-Bit / 192 kHz
Inputs/Outputs
USB I/O
1 x USB-C Female Input/Output
Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Hi-Z/Instrument/Line/Mic Input (Switchable +48V Phantom Power)
2x 1/4" Line Output (1 Stereo Pair)
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Power
Power Source
USB (Included), AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included)
DC Input Power
5 VDC at 1 A
Power Consumption
4.8 W
Operating Current
960 mA (Typical)
Physical
Color
White
Material of Construction
Metal
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.105 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.6 x 6.1 x 3.8"

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