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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Blackstar Polar 4 Audio Interface is perfect for guitarists who want studio-quality recordings with minimal fuss. Designed with guitar players in mind, it features four high-headroom FET inputs/mic preamps that deliver clear, noise-free signals for guitars, microphones, or line-level devices. The unique 'Enhance' switch emulates the warm, natural tone of valve amplifiers, letting you push your guitar's input without worrying about digital clipping - ideal for capturing authentic amp-style sounds.
Product Ref: 315944
The POLAR 4 features four high-headroom FET inputs, designed to deliver pristine audio quality. These inputs accommodate a wide range of sources, including electric guitars, microphones, and effects pedals. The ultra-low noise design ensures every detail of your tone is preserved, whether recording subtle vocals or pushing a guitar signal. The interface also includes balanced outputs for professional monitoring and a high-output headphone amp for precise audio playback.
The POLAR 4’s proprietary ‘Enhance’ feature enriches your sound by emulating the warmth of vintage valve amps. It allows you to push instrument inputs like a real amp preamp stage, avoiding digital clipping and adding natural compression and character. For vocals and acoustic instruments, the ‘Enhance’ function adds clarity and air, making recordings shine without the need for extra hardware. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that integrates seamlessly into your workflow.
The POLAR 4 comes with a complete recording suite, including the St. James Plugin Suite, Ableton Lite, and Melodyne Essential. These tools provide everything you need to start creating music, from amp modelling to pitch correction and multi-track mixing. Designed to integrate effortlessly with your DAW, this software collection empowers you to produce studio-quality tracks right out of the box.
The included POLAR Control software is a powerful mixer app that provides comprehensive control over your monitoring and routing. Its intuitive design mirrors traditional studio mixers, enabling adjustments to levels, panning, and signal paths with ease. The loopback feature lets you record system audio or streams directly into your DAW, making it perfect for content creators and musicians alike. With compatibility for Windows, Mac, and iOS, it ensures seamless integration into any setup.
