Description

Blackstar Acoustic Core 30 Amplifier

The Blackstar ACOUSTIC:CORE is designed to give singer-songwriters a professional sound without the need for technical expertise. Whether you're live streaming, recording, or performing, it delivers high-quality acoustic tone in a compact and highly portable format—with the added flexibility of optional battery power.

Developed by the same team behind the award-winning Sonnet acoustic amplifier series, ACOUSTIC:CORE combines natural, authentic acoustic sound with the power and versatility of Blackstar’s renowned CORE digital platform.

Simple to use yet packed with capability, it’s an ideal solution for players who want great sound wherever they perform.

Highlights

• 30W acoustic amplifier (2 x 15W Super Wide Stereo)
• Dedicated instrument and mic/line channels for versatile setups
• Natural acoustic tone powered by Blackstar CORE digital platform
• Instrument Enhance and Vocal Clarity features for improved sound shaping
• Built-in effects:
  • Instrument channel: Vintage & Wide Chorus, Room & Hall Reverb
  • Mic/Line channel: Room & Hall Reverb
• Super Wide Stereo technology for immersive sound
• XLR D.I. output and speaker emulated output for direct recording or PA use
• TRRS streaming and USB audio for easy recording and live streaming
• Phase feedback suppression for cleaner live performance
• Line out/headphones and auxiliary line in connectivity
• Tilt-back stand for improved monitoring
• PA stand mountable for live performance use
• Compact, portable design with optional battery operation

Acoustic Core 30

Power

• 30W (2 x 15W Super Wide Stereo)

Speakers

• 2 x 5"

Channels

• Instrument Channel: Yes
• Mic/Line Channel: Yes

EQ

• Instrument Channel EQ: Low, High
• Mic/Line Channel EQ: Low, Mid, High

Effects

• Instrument Channel:
  • Chorus: Vintage, Wide
  • Reverb: Room, Hall
• Mic/Line Channel:
  • Reverb: Room, Hall

Features

• Instrument Enhance: Yes
• Vocal Clarity: Yes
• Super Wide Stereo: Yes
• Phase Feedback Suppression: Yes

Connectivity

• XLR D.I. Output: Yes
• Speaker Emulated Output: Yes
• Line Out / Headphones: Yes
• Line In: Yes
• TRRS Streaming: Yes
• USB Audio: Yes

Design & Mounting

• Tilt-back Stand: Yes
• PA Stand Mountable: Yes

Footswitch

• Compatible with FS-18 (Instrument Chorus on/off, Global Reverb on/off)