Blackstar POLAR-4 FET 4-Channel USB-C Audio Interface

Blackstar POLAR-4 FET 4-Channel USB-C Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0130-6184 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Blackstar POLAR-4 audio interface has been designed for guitarists who want nothing short of amazingly realistic amp sound which, here, is made possible by a FET input channel and a special Enhance feature that mimics the feel of a real valve amp. This not only ensures that amp plug-ins sound as authentic as possible, but does away with the need for extra hardware, allowing you to keep your recording set-up simple yet powerful.

Superior Sound Quality and Foolproof Settings

Thanks to 24V headroom and high-quality microphone preamps based on the legendary Neve 1081 console/EQ, the POLAR-4 delivers bang-on sound without the risk of digital clipping. The Enhance mode for the MIC input injects extra clarity into your vocals and turns setting the input levels into child's play, making this interface foolproof for beginners.

Versatile and Professional Performance

The POLAR-4 combines user-friendliness with advanced perks like MIDI, dual headphone jacks and a low noise level. It's essentially the ideal interface for professionals as well as bedroom guitarists that are looking to capture their creativity.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches	no
Number of analogue Inputs	4
Number of analogue outputs	4
Number of headphone outputs	2
Computer ports	USB 3.0 (USB-C)
Digital audio inputs	none
Digital audio outputs	none
Sustainable product	not specified
Phantom power	yes
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for	guitarists
Total guitar/bass inputs	4
Total microphone inputs	4
Low latency monitoring	not specified
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Included data cable	USB-C cable
Included software	Ableton Live Lite, other
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out
Network connections	none
Software included	yes, download
Analogue audio input type	Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	1,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	34,5 x 15,5 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

audio interface for guitarists
high-headroom FET input channel for improved sound and signal quality
Enhance function mimics the sound of a real valve amplifier while avoiding digital clipping
injects air and clarity into vocals and acoustic instrument recordings
two channels
microphone preamp based on the Neve 1081 for a satisfying response
48V phantom power for condenser microphones
high-power headphone outputs and monitor outputs
includes the full version of the St. James Plugin Suite (worth over £100)
includes Ableton Live Lite, Relab LX480 Essentials Reverb, Melodyne Essential and POLAR Control Software
user-friendly interface
ultra-low noise floor (-121dB)
24V instrument inputs for extra headroom
line inputs, line outputs and loopback functionality
A/D en D/A resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
USB powered: USB 3.0 (960mA)
designed and built by Blackstar UK

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Arnold V. October 1, 2025

Wrote the following about Blackstar POLAR-4 FET 4-Channel USB-C Audio Interface

Zo af en toe is een aankoop geen stap vooruit maar vele sprongen vooruit. De Polar 4 is zo'n aankoop. Ik was al zeer positief over de audio interface die ik hiervoor had, de Audient MK2 (thunderbolt, daarna USB-C); goede dynamiek en prima geluid. De P4 voegt nog meer dynamiek toe en veel meer detail in het geluid. Daar moet bij gezegd worden dat ik een hoog impendatie koptelefoon gebruik, welke veel meer detail laat horen dan laag imp. 2 koptelefoon poorten die apart in te stellen zijn; volume en "cue". Ook mijn monitors laten nu een veel breder klank spectrum horen. Versterker simulatie software zoals Amplitube 5 en Revalver 5 klinken realistischer door de enhance functie; meer headroom en betere response. De virtuele poorten zijn praktisch. De gratis bijgeleverde St James versterkers klinken top. Aanrader!