Blackstar Acoustic:Core 30
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Blackstar
Acoustic:Core 30
Product Info
Article Number:
506053
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
Acoustic:Core 30
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Amps
Price:
$256.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Acoustic:Core 30 is a clever little amp—perfect for singer-songwriters and acoustic duos needing a portable, affordable stage solution. Its Super Wide Stereo really expands the soundstage for its size, and the Instrument Enhance effect is a surprisingly nice touch. It's not a powerhouse, but for practice and smaller gigs, it's a solid choice.
Product Description
- Blackstar Acoustic: Core 30
- Acoustic combo
- 2 Channels
- Power: 2 x 15 W super wide stereo
- Equipped with: 2 x 5" Speakers
- Instrument and mic / line channel
- EQ instrument channel: Bass
- Treble
- EQ Mic / Line Channel: Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Instrument Enhance (sound enhancement)
- Mic / Line Vocal Clarity
- Effects Instrument Channel: 2 Chorus (Vintage and Wide)
- 2 Reverb (Room and Hall) in Super Wide Stereo
- Effects Mic / Line Channel: 2 Reverbs (Room and Hall) in Super Wide Stereo
- XLR D.I. output
- Phase switch
- Emulated speaker output
- Line / headphone output
- Line In
- TRRS streaming
- USB audio
- Tilt-back stand
- Weight: 6.3 kg
PROS
- • Compact design with surprisingly powerful stereo sound
- • Instrument Enhance effect adds pleasing harmonic richness
- • Flexible EQ controls offer tonal shaping for both mic and instrument
- • Built-in USB audio interface simplifies recording and streaming
CONS
- • 5-inch speakers limit low-end extension at higher volumes
- • Limited effects compared to more expensive acoustic amps
- • Tilt-back stand feels a little flimsy for frequent adjustments
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
30
Channels
2
Speaker
2 x 5 in
Effects
2 Chorus, 2 Reverb, Instrument Enhance
Feedback Control
Phase switch
Weight
6.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The vocal clarity effect is decent for basic acoustic vocal performances, but it's not a substitute for a high-end vocal amp; dynamic range is somewhat limited.
Yes, the USB audio interface is class-compliant, meaning it should work without needing driver installation on most computers, simplifying the recording process.
The emulated speaker output provides a usable, albeit somewhat basic, approximation of a miked acoustic guitar cabinet for DI recording.
