Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 amplifier.
Like all our products, this amp is the result of countless hours of painstaking
Research and Development by our world-class design team. Based in Northampton
(UK), the Blackstar team are all experienced musicians themselves and the sole aim
of this development process is to provide acoustic players with products which are
the ultimate tools for self-expression.
All Blackstar products are subjected to extensive laboratory and road testing to
ensure that they are truly uncompromising in terms of reliability, quality and above
all TONE.
Please read through this handbook carefully to ensure you get the maximum benefit
from your new Blackstar product.
If you like what you hear and want to find out more about the Blackstar range of
products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com.
Thanks!
The Blackstar Team
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Features
ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 is the result of countless hours of technical research and
benchmarking against market-leading acoustic amplifiers. Designed from the
ground up for acoustic players, they are straightforward, compact and designed for
the way you play today: streaming, recording, practicing, or live.
Channel 1 features a 1/4" jack input with GAIN, LOW and HIGH EQ controls with
an ENHANCE select feature, which applies a studio-style EQ to give the feeling of
space to your instrument sound. An independent REVERB level with two REVERB
choices and a dedicated CHORUS level with two separate chorus effects, VINTAGE
and WIDE in immersive Super Wide Stereo.
Channel 2 features a combination XLR / jack input with GAIN, LOW, MID and HIGH
EQ controls – perfect for a microphone or other instruments, and a VOCAL CLARITY
select which makes your microphone dynamically cut through the mix with a more
pronounced professional vocal sound.
A global PHASE button also allows you to control any unwanted feedback.
Your ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 acts as your USB Audio interface. By connecting a USB
cable, you can simultaneously send both direct and processed audio to a computer
for recording purposes, with a LINE OUT / HEADPHONE jack for output to a PA,
recording desk, or headphones for quiet practice.
The LINE IN / STREAMING input allows you to connect your ACOUSTIC:CORE 30
to a music device or drum machine to play along with. You can also use a suitable
TRRS 3.5mm cable for easy input / output Live Streaming with a compatible device.
An integrated Tilt Stand is built in-to the base of the amplifier to allow you to finely
adjust the angle of your ACOUSTIC:CORE 30.
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