Blackstar Polar 2
gitaar USB audio interface
USB audio interface for guitarists
'High headroom' pre-amps
Enhance function mimics tube amp input stage
Adds "air" and clarity to vocal and acoustic recordings
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The Blackstar POLAR 2 is the ultimate USB audio interface for guitarists, carefully designed to overcome the unique challenges of home recording. Featuring a high-quality pre-amp, the POLAR 2 enhances the feel and response of your guitar recordings, making them sound like you're playing through a real amp. The innovative "Enhance" feature ensures your signal retains the touch and dynamics of a tube amp, while preventing digital clipping for error-free input level control. The POLAR 2 is incredibly user-friendly, with ultra-fast setup time that lets you focus on making music. It features high-quality microphone preamps based on one of the most renowned vintage preamp brands, providing outstanding clarity and airiness for vocal and acoustic recordings. With ultra low noise and high headroom, this interface is perfect for a wide range of instruments and recording environments. Bundled with a powerful suite of software, including the St. James Plugin Suite and Ableton Live Lite, the POLAR 2 provides everything you need to start recording right away. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, the Blackstar POLAR 2 will take your recordings to new heights.
Why the Polar 2 ?
- POLAR audio interface is designed specifically for guitarists recording at home.
- it overcomes common challenges such as poor feel/response, difficulty in setting input levels without clipping and is also user-friendly.
- features a FET input stage and an "Enhance" function to mimic the feel of a real guitar amp.
- "Enhance" prevents digital clipping, allowing you to set input levels like an amp.
- ideal in combination with pedalboards without the need for additional D.I. boxes.
- comes with valuable software packages such as: the St. James Plugin Suite, Ableton Live Lite, and more.
| Brand | Blackstar |
|---|---|
| Ean Code | 845644008759 |
| Number of mic inputs | 2 |
| Number of line inputs | 2 |
| Number of instrument inputs | 2 |
| Aantal line outputs | 2 |
| Number of headphone outputs | 1 |
| Phantom power | yes |
| Number of ADAT Connectors | not applicable |
| Number of AES/EBU Connectors | not applicable |
| Number of MADI Connectors | not applicable |
| USB Bus-Powered | yes |
| Incl. power supply | no |
| Number of S/PDIF Connectors | not applicable |
| Article number | 73121 |
| Size (product) | 5 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm |
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