Detail 01
FET inputs with -121dBu A-weighted noise EIN
Provides the specified low-noise input foundation for setting guitar levels.
Product detailSKU #1500000437784
BlackstarPolar 2 Channel USB-C Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Polar 2 is a desktop USB-C interface for guitar and vocal recording, with two instrument inputs, two mic preamps and 48V phantom power. Its FET inputs pair high headroom with low noise, and the Enhance control is intended to recreate valve-amp input behavior for guitar recording. Enhance on the microphone inputs adds high-end air and clarity. Loopback, 4 x 4 simultaneous I/O and a headphone output make it a compact recording and monitoring hub.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar recording that uses amp plugins and an amp-style Enhance input response.
- Vocal or acoustic-guitar sessions using two mic preamps with 48V phantom power.
- Computer recording workflows needing loopback and 4 x 4 simultaneous I/O.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking more than two instrument inputs; Polar 2 provides two.
- Sessions requiring more than one headphone output; it has one.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
24-bit/192kHz A/D resolution
Supports sample rates from 44.1kHz through 192kHz.
Detail 03
4 x 4 simultaneous I/O including loopback
Loopback inputs are included in the stated simultaneous I/O count.
Detail 04
Bus powered, 960mA
The interface draws its stated power through USB.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your computer setup can supply the specified 960mA USB power.
- 02USB A-to-DC and USB A-to-C cables are included.
- 03Polar 2 uses USB Type-C connectivity.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many instrument inputs are available?
Polar 2 has two instrument inputs.
02Does Polar 2 include phantom power?
Yes. It provides 48V phantom power.
03Can it handle loopback?
Yes. Loopback is included, within the stated 4 x 4 simultaneous I/O configuration.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Impedance
- 10 ohm
- Frequency Response
- 20–20kHz ±0.15dB @ 33 ohm / 300 ohm
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Number of Microphone Preamps
- 2
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Loopback
- Yes
12 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- 960mA
- Phantom Power
- Yes, 48V
- Headphone Outputs
- 1
- Connectivity
- USB Type-C
- Supported Sample Rates
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
- Instrument Inputs
- 2
- Line Outputs
- 2
- Line Inputs
- 2
- Bus Powered
- Yes (960mA)
- Maximum Output Level
- 7dBu into 33 ohm, 15.2dBu into 300 ohm
- Maximum Output Power
- 85mW into 33 ohm, 66mW into 300 ohm
- Maximum Input Level
- 10dBu
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Accessories
- USB A to DC cable, USB A to C cable
10 detailsOther
- External Optional
- 4.8W
- A D Resolution
- 24-bit/192kHz
- Thd N
- -100dB
- Protocol
- USB 2.0
- Noise Ein
- -121dBu (A-Weighted)
- Bundled Software
- TBC
- Simultaneous I O
- 4 x 4 (including Loopback inputs)
- Gain Range
- 46dB
- Dynamic Range
- 114dB
- Form Factor
- Desktop
