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- Page 1 Owners’ Manual Designed and Engineered by Blackstar Amplification UK...
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Page 2: Introduction
After extensive research, development, and testing, we present POLAR 2, the audio interface designed for the recording guitarist. POLAR n The proprietary Enhance switch, adding a unique circuit that enhances your guitar DI signal to replicate the feel and response of playing emulates the input stage of valve amplifiers, enriching the sound of all through a real valve amplifier. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operation Getting Started Connectivity Instrument and Microphone Specifications Overview - POLAR CONTROL Line Level Devices Overview - POLAR 2 Hardware POLAR CONTROL - Layout Panels – A Closer Look POLAR CONTROL - Details Inputs Channels Setting Input Preamp Gain Direct Input Monitor... -
Page 4: Getting Started
USB-A to USB-C Cable n USB-A to DC Cable www.blackstar.com/polar2/go n Safety Information Sheet System Requirements The POLAR 2 Audio Interface is compatible with: n macOS 10.15 and later n Windows 8 and later Software System Requirements POLAR Control software is compatible with: n macOS 10.14 and later... -
Page 5: Overview - Polar Control
Contents Page Overview – POLAR Control Blackstar’s POLAR Control software, included with every POLAR interface, offers professional-level mixing and routing for Windows and Mac. Developed by expert audio engineers, it emulates traditional studio mixers for complete control and customization. Streamline your workflow with quick adjustments and versatile routing seamlessly alongside your DAW—all within an intuitive, user-friendly interface. -
Page 6: Overview - Polar 2 Hardware
13. Kensington Lock: use a lock to secure the device and deter theft. 14. DC 5V Power Input: an optional way to supply power to your Polar 2 15. USB-C: Connect your Polar 2 to your computer using the supplied USB-A to USB-C cable. -
Page 7: Panels - A Closer Look
M O N I T O R M O N I T O R (Digital Audio Workstation). Polar 2’s LED meters show signal level in dBFS (Decibels relative to full scale) in the following increments: Properly setting preamp input gain level ensures optimal recording quality,... -
Page 8: +48V - Phantom Power
I NS T cable to avoid loud pops that could damage speakers or headphones. Both instrument input sections on your Polar 2 feature a harmonically rich FET input stage, providing you the best sonic foundation for your guitar tone. IMPORTANT: Most modern dynamic and ribbon microphones will not be damaged if you As experts in the field of valve amp design and topologies, our team of accidentally have +48V on. -
Page 9: Monitor Level Control
I N ST The large monitor control allows you to adjust Another feature that makes Polar 2’s Enhance switch ground-breaking for the output level sent to the Balanced Outputs recording guitars directly is that it completely prevents digital clipping, no matter on the rear panel, typically connected to your how much input gain you add. -
Page 10: Headphone Level Control And Output
Using headphones with a TS or TRRS connector (such as headphones with a NOTE: When using iOS devices, you must power your Polar 2 with DC 5V. For more details, microphone or volume control built into the cable) will most likely not work. We see the iOS section on page 22. -
Page 11: Daw Setup
Ableton Live Lite software that comes with your Polar 2. Logic Pro X This rest of this section will cover how to set up your Polar 2 to start recording 1. Setup: with the most popularly used DAWs, including: n Open Logic Pro X and go to Preferences >... -
Page 12: Cubase
Contents Page DAW Setup n Arm the track for recording by clicking the record enable button Studio One on the track. n Press the main record button in Pro Tools to start recording. 1. Setup: n Open Studio One and go to Studio One > Options (Windows) or Preferences (Mac). -
Page 13: Connectivity
Contents Page Connectivity Polar 2 supports connections for a wide range of audio equipment. This diagram illustrates a typical setup and how to make each connection. Instrument and Microphone Powered Speakers PC/Mac 1. Connect your guitar, bass, or other instruments to Input 1 using a standard 1/4”... -
Page 14: Line Level Devices
Thanks to the Enhance switch, which mimics the input stage of a valve jack inputs on Channels 1 and 2 with 1/4” TRS or TS cables. amp, the Polar 2’s inputs are ideally suited for guitar pedals. This allows you to use your favourite guitar effects pedals during recording to capture Make sure you select LINE on the LINE/INST switch. -
Page 15: Polar Control - Layout
3. Mute/Solo Buttons: Allows you to mute or solo a specific channel, 9. Sample Rate: Shows and allows adjustment of Polar 2’s sample rate. isolating it or silencing it from the mix. 10. Preset Box: Shows the current preset configuration, and allows you to 4. -
Page 16: Polar Control - Details
With Direct Input Monitor, you can monitor the signal straight from the inputs of your Polar 2 with near-zero latency, which can be crucial for monitoring live vocal performances and more. Disabling Direct Input Monitor will mute Channel 1 and 2 on Polar Control. -
Page 17: Db Value Box
(decibels relative to Full Scale). You can Solo and/or Mute multiple channels at once. Like the LED Meters on your Polar 2, Polar Control’s meters move up noticeable as your session becomes more demanding (e.g., with many plugins and down in response to the signal input. -
Page 18: Sample Rate
Output Mix Buttons: Think of the Output Mix Buttons as different “pages” you can view. Polar 2 can record and playback at up to 192 kHz. When you select the Output 1 + 2 button, you see the volume (Fader) and balance (Pan) levels for what’s coming out of the Balanced Outputs and... -
Page 19: Polar Control - Examples
4. With your headphones on, speak/sing into the microphone while raising the 4. With the singer’s headphones on, ask them to speak/sing into the Gain control on your Polar 2 to set an appropriate level (to learn about microphone while raising the Gain control on your Polar 2 to set an... - Page 20 Contents Page POLAR CONTROL – Examples (cont’d) This section outlines a few recording setups that will enhance your experience using the Polar Control software. (3) Loopback Often called “loopback”, with Polar Control you can route audio from your computer’s output back into your recording software, enabling you to record system audio, streams, or any other audio playing through your computer.
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Page 21: Polar Control - Signal Flow
Contents Page POLAR CONTROL – Signal Flow Diagram... -
Page 22: Ios
3rd party adapters are not supported. Please use genuine Apple® adapters. 1. Using the included DC to USB-A cable, connect the DC end to the DC 5V port on the rear panel of your Polar 2. Connect the USB-A end to a 5V USB power supply. -
Page 23: Lightning To Usb 3 Camera Adapter
Adapter 1. Using the included DC to USB-A cable, connect the DC end to the DC 5V port on the rear panel of your Polar 2. Connect the USB-A end to a 5V USB power supply. 2. Connect the USB-C end of the USB-C to USB-A cable to your Polar 2. -
Page 24: Specifications
Contents Page Specifications Specification Blackstar Polar 2 Overview Number of Microphone Preamps Yes, 48V Phantom Power Instrument Inputs Line Inputs Line Outputs Headphone Outputs Loopback USB Type-C Connectivity USB 2.0 Protocol Desktop Form Factor 4 x 4 (including Loopback inputs) - Page 25 Contents Page Specifications (cont’d) Specification Blackstar Polar 2 Instrument inputs 20-20kHz ±0.2dB Frequency Response 112dB (A-Weighted) Dynamic Range -82dB (-81dB A-Weighted); 3dB Gain, 630mVrms, 20Hz-24kHz BW THD+N 10dBu Maximum Input Level 46dB Gain Range 500kΩ Impedance Line outputs (Balanced) 20-20kHz ±0.15dB...
- Page 26 Contents Page Specifications (cont’d) Specification Blackstar Polar 2 Instrument inputs Analogue to Digital Converter -100dB THD+N THD+N 114dB Dynamic Range Digital to Analogue Converter -100dB THD+N THD+N 114dB Dynamic Range Power 960mA 4.8W External (Optional) USB A to DC cable, USB A to C cable...
- Page 27 Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
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