Professional-grade inputs for superior sound 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. &lsquo
Enhance&rsquo
your recordings The POLAR 4&rsquo
s proprietary &lsquo
Enhance&rsquo
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 &lsquo
Enhance&rsquo
function adds clarity and air making recordings shine without the need for extra hardware. It&rsquo
s a simple yet powerful tool that integrates seamlessly into your workflow. Bundled software for instant creativity 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. Flexible routing with POLAR Control 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. Features Four-channel USB audio interface designed specifically for guitarists. High-headroom FET input stage ensures clear rich tones for instruments effect pedals and microphones. Proprietary Enhance switch emulates classic valve amp sounds and eliminates digital clipping for authentic performance. Enhance adds natural clarity to vocals and acoustic instruments on mic and line inputs. Built-in features remove the need for additional hardware or expensive DI boxes. Includes a comprehensive studio software bundle with St. James Suite Ableton Lite Melodyne Essential and more. Mic preamps inspired by vintage studio designs provide warmth and depth for vocal recordings. Comes with Polar Control software for detailed level adjustment panning and monitoring. USB 2.0 bus-powered with +48V phantom power for condenser microphones. iOS compatibility for portable recording and streaming on the go. Loopback functionality lets you capture computer audio directly into your recordings. Professional-level routing and mixing capabilities via Polar Control software for seamless integration with DAWs. Specifications General Number Of Microphone Preamps: 4 Phantom Power: Yes 48V Instrument Inputs: 4 Line Inputs: 4 Line Outputs: 4 Headphone Outputs: 2 Loopback: Yes Connectivity: USB Type-C Protocol: USB 2.0 Form Factor: Desktop Simultaneous I/O: 6x6 (Including Loopback Inputs) A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz Bus Powered: Yes (960mA) Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz 48kHz 88.2kHz 96kHz 176.4kHz 192kHz Product Code: BA247012-H Microphone Inputs Frequency Response: 20-20kHz &plusmn
0.1dB Dynamic Range: 109dB (A-Weighted) THD+N: -101dB (-103dB A-Weighted)
0dB Gain 950mVrms 20Hz-24kHz BW Noise EIN: -121dBu (A-Weighted) Maximum Input Level: 2dBu Gain Range: 53dB Impedance: 3.3k&Omega
Line Inputs Frequency Response: 20-20kHz &plusmn
0.2dB Dynamic Range: 112dB (A-Weighted) THD+N: -85dB (-85dB A-Weighted)
8dB Gain 380mVrms 20Hz-24kHz BW Maximum Input Level: 10dBu Gain Range: 55dB Impedance: 500k&Omega
Instrument Inputs Frequency Response: 20-20kHz &plusmn
0.2dB Dynamic Range: 112dB (A-Weighted) THD+N: -82dB (-81dB A-Weighted)
3dB Gain 630mVrms 20Hz-24kHz BW Maximum Input Level: 10dBu Gain Range: 46dB Impedance: 500k&Omega
Line Outputs (Balanced) Frequency Response: 20-20kHz &plusmn
0.15dB Dynamic Range: 93dB THD+N: -80dB Maximum Output Level: 12.8dBu Impedance: 1k Headphone Outputs Frequency Response: 20-20kHz &plusmn
0.15dB @ 33&Omega
/ 300&Omega
Dynamic Range: 110dB @ 33&Omega
107dB @ 300&Omega
THD+N: -83dB @ 33&Omega
-85dB @ 300&Omega
Maximum Output Level: 7dBu Into 33&Omega
15.2dBu Into 300&Omega
Maximum Output Power: 85mW Into 33&Omega
66mW Into 300&Omega
Impedance: 10&Omega
Analog To Digital Converter THD+N: -100dB THD+N Dynamic Range: 114dB Digital To Analog Converter THD+N: -100dB THD+N Dynamic Range: 114dB Power USB: TBC External (Optional): 4.8W Accessory USB A To DC Cable: Included USB A To C Cable: Included