Designed by guitarists for guitarists, the Blackstar POLAR 2 USB audio interface excels in delivering professional-level recording capabilities. Each of its two channels is equipped with a high-headroom FET input that optimally handles a wide range of instruments, effect pedals, and microphones, ensuring pristine signal quality and tonal enhancement.

The unique ‘Enhance’ switch is a standout feature, introducing electronics into the signal path that replicate the dynamic response and tone of classic guitar amplifiers. This feature also effectively prevents digital clipping, allowing guitarists to drive the interface as they would a real amp without worrying about setting precise levels. When used with microphone or line inputs, ‘Enhance’ adds clarity and a sense of airiness to vocals and acoustic instruments, negating the need for additional hardware or expensive direct boxes.

POLAR 2 comes bundled with an impressive suite of studio software, including the full St. James Plugin Suite, Ableton Lite, ReLab LX480 Essentials, Melodyne Essential, and more, providing everything needed to start recording immediately. The interface also includes a robust mic preamp modeled after renowned vintage studio preamps and features balanced outputs for professional monitoring.

• Channels: 2-channel USB audio interface
• Input Stage: High-headroom FET inputs for instruments, line, and microphones
• Features:
  • ‘Enhance’ feature for emulating classic amp sounds and enhancing signal clarity
  • Visual level meters
  • High output headphone amp
  • +48V phantom power for condenser mics
• Software Included: St. James Plugin Suite, Ableton Lite, ReLab LX480 Essentials, Melodyne Essential, etc.
• Outputs: Balanced outputs for professional monitoring
• Power: USB 2.0 bus power, with switchable +48V phantom power
• Additional Software: POLAR Control mixing software for fine-tuning levels, panning, and routing
• Construction: Rugged build for durability