Blackstar Polar 2
Blackstar Polar 2
The Blackstar Polar 2 external sound card is an audio interface specially designed to boost your guitar's DI signal, restoring the coveted feel and response of playing through a real electric guitar amplifier. POLAR is equipped with FET instrument inputs that provide ultra-low noise and high headroom for the best possible audio foundation for your guitar tone. The "Enhance" feature restores the touch, feel and response of playing through a real amplifier. When the Enhance switch is activated on the instrument input, a unique circuit is engaged that mimics the input stage of a real valve amplifier, including all of its non-linear behaviours and characteristics.
Key features of the Blackstar Polar 2 external sound card
- Optimised for working with guitar DI signals
- Enhance function simulates the input stage of a valve amplifier
- FET instrument inputs with low noise and high headroom
- Vintage-inspired mic preamps full of character
- Record without digital clipping when Enhance mode is active
- A/D conversion with 24-bit/192kHz resolution
- Software bundle for instant recording and production
No digital clipping
With "Enhance" activated, you can capture guitar levels without worrying about digital clipping. The feature lets you drive the POLAR preamps like a real valve amp, making it easy to adjust levels and ensuring smooth processing of dynamic guitar signals to avoid harsh tones and broken recordings.
World-class
Inspired by renowned vintage studio preamps, POLAR's mic preamps deliver warm, rich tones and authentic character, enhancing the overall depth and quality of your sound. Engaging "Enhance" subtly lifts the upper frequencies of your signal, bringing out the natural clarity and ambience of vocal performances, acoustic instruments, and more.
Technical specification:
Number of mic preamps: 2
Phantom power: 48V
Instrument inputs: 2
Line inputs: 2
Enhance switches: 2
Line outputs: 2
Headphone outputs: 1
Connection: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Format: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 4×4 (including Loopback inputs)
A/D resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
Power: USB (960mA)
Specifications
Type
Analog inputs
Analog outputs
Features and functions
Dimensions and weight
Packaging
This product is not an independently functional unit and may require professional installation.
Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
