Essential Information About the POLAR Audio Interface
- A DI Designed for Guitarists: FET instrument inputs with very low noise and high headroom for a clean and dynamic sound foundation.
- "Enhance" Switch: adds a circuit that emulates the input stage behavior of a tube amplifier to restore a more natural feel and response.
- Two Studio-Character Microphone Preamps: warm coloration inspired by vintage preamps, ideal for vocals, acoustic guitars, and stereo recordings.
- Compact and Modern Format: USB-C, USB-powered, 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, and essential front panel controls.
POLAR: An Interface Focused on the "Amplifier Feel" in a 2-Channel Format
In a world where many interfaces offer only a standard instrument input, POLAR stands out with a clear focus on the playing feel. Its concept aims to make a DI recording more lively and closer to an amp chain, while maintaining the versatility of a 2-channel interface for home studio and mobile recording.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
POLAR is aimed at guitarists and bassists who record directly (plugins, modeling, reamping) and want a more credible attack and better hand-instrument interaction. It is also suitable for content creators, singers, and acoustic musicians seeking a simple interface with two preamps, phantom power, and a headphone output to efficiently record vocals, guitar, keyboard, or line sources.
Key Features: From DI Signal to More Expressive Playing
FET Instrument Inputs: Precision, Silence, and Headroom
POLAR's FET instrument inputs provide stable and detailed capture, with low noise and comfortable headroom. The result: a DI that better handles powerful pickups, sharp attacks, and pedals without unnecessary clipping, offering an ideal foundation before processing.
"Enhance": A Circuit That Brings the DI Closer to a Tube Amp
Activated on the instrument input, "Enhance" introduces a unique circuit that mimics the input stage of a real tube amplifier, including its nonlinear behaviors. On the microphone preamps, activating "Enhance" gently lifts the high frequencies to add clarity and air, useful for making vocals, acoustic guitars, or detailed recordings stand out without harshness.
Technical Specifications
Interface and Conversion
- 2-channel audio interface
- Resolution: 24-bit
- Sampling rate: up to 192 kHz
Preamps and Inputs
- 2 preamplifiers
- Phantom power: +48 V
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs on combo connectors: XLR/6.3 mm TRS balanced
Outputs and Monitoring
- 2 line outputs on unbalanced 6.3 mm TRS jacks
- Headphone output on 6.3 mm jack
Controls and Switches
- Controls: Gain 1+2, Monitor, Headphones
- Switches: Enhance, Line/Instrument, Phantom Power
Connectivity and Power
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