Blackstar Acoustic Core 30
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
Essential Information About the Blackstar ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 Amplifier
- Natural acoustic sound and inspiring dispersion thanks to the Super Wide Stereo and its 2 x 5-inch speakers
- 30 W stereo power (2 x 15 W): a compact format designed for home use, light rehearsals, coffee concerts, and content creation
- Two dedicated channels (Instrument + Mic/Line) with EQ and smart controls Enhance and Vocal Clarity for an immediately "mixed" sound
- Ready for streaming and recording: TRRS for smartphone, USB Audio, XLR D.I. output, and emulated speaker output
Manufacturer Information
Blackstar
https://www.blackstaramps.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Hol Music Dral SLU
Email: info@holmusic.es
Address:
Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 fits into Blackstar's "modern" vision of the acoustic amplifier: an easy-to-adjust combo designed for current uses (streaming, recording, practice, live) while remaining lightweight and portable. It adopts the sonic approach developed by the brand on its dedicated acoustic amplifiers and combines it with the flexibility of the CORE digital platform. Introduced in the early 2020s, it positions itself as a compact and versatile solution for singer-songwriters.
Who This Amplifier Is For
The Blackstar ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 is aimed at acoustic guitarists and singers, from demanding beginners to experienced musicians, who want a clean sound without spending time "engineering" their settings. It is ideal for working at home with headphones, accompanying vocals during rehearsals, or delivering a performance in a small setup with a D.I. output to the PA system. Style-wise, it particularly highlights acoustic pop, folk, variety, fingerstyle, and all approaches where articulation and dynamics matter.
Features and Innovations
With its 2 channels, the ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 allows you to connect a guitar and a microphone (or line source) simultaneously. The Instrument channel features a simple and effective EQ, complemented by the Enhance control to enrich the sound without complicating adjustments, while the Mic/Line channel offers a more detailed equalization and the Vocal Clarity control to bring the voice forward. For stage and content creation, you benefit from an XLR D.I. output, anti-feedback phase inversion, an emulated speaker output, a line/headphone output, and a TRRS line input designed for streaming with a single cable.
The Sound
The ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 is a digitally processed acoustic amplifier with a clear goal: to faithfully reproduce a guitar with beautiful definition while adding breadth through musical stereo effects. The Super Wide Stereo dispersion provides a very flattering sense of space for both instrument and voice, especially with the Room and Hall reverbs. The Instrument channel can range from a very transparent clean to a more "produced" sound thanks to Enhance, while Vocal Clarity helps position the voice in front of the mix with increased intelligibility, useful both live and in streaming.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus | Number of speakers | 2 |
| Category | Acoustic amp | EQ | 3 channels |
| Technology | Modeling | Headphone output | Yes |
| Category | Amplifier | Color | Beige |
| Number of channels | 2 | Power output | 30 W |
| Speaker diameter | 5" | ||
| Power | 30 W (stereo 2 x 15 W) | Mic/Line channel | 2 reverbs (Room, Hall) in Super Wide Stereo |
| Speaker configuration | 2 x 5 inches | Tiltable stand | yes (integrated) |
| Dispersion technology | Super Wide Stereo | Mountable on PA stand via adapter | compatible with SA-2 |
| Instrument channel EQ | Low, High | Weight | 6.3 kg |
| Mic/Line channel EQ | Low, Mid, High | Dimensions | 375 (W) x 292 (H) x 185 (D) mm |
| Instrument channel control | Enhance | Compatible pedal | Blackstar FS-18 |
| Mic/Line channel control | Vocal Clarity | Compatible stand adapter | SA-2 (for PA pole) |
| Feedback suppression | phase (anti-feedback) | Compatible rechargeable battery | Powerbank PB-1 |
| Instrument channel | 2 choruses (Vintage, Wide) | ||
You will also like
Marshall
AS50D
Fishman
Loudbox Micro 40W
Yamaha
THR5 A ACOUSTIC
Fender
Acoustasonic 40
Ashdown
Woodsman Classic 40W
Laney
LA30d Acoustic
Laney
AMPLI LANEY ACOUSTIC 60W/1X8" 2 CANAUX
Laney
AH40 Audiohub
Customer reviews
Based on 1 review
- 5 stars, 0 reviews
- 4 stars, 1 review
- 3 stars, 0 reviews
- 2 stars, 0 reviews
- 1 star, 0 reviews
The review form didn't open. Please try again.
-
Purchase at Woodbrass; second purchase after a folk guitar. Fairly fast and careful delivery with shipment tracking. The DHL delivery person calls to warn of his arrival. The amp itself is well built with a cool vintage look. The power is sufficient for home use. On stage it can be connected via a special plug to the sound system. The connection is therefore complete. Easy to use. Satisfactory Reverb and Chorus effects. I was less enthusiastic with the Enhance button which should trigger a filter for a studio sound and “wide stereo” effect. The sound rendering in depth seemed a bit flat to me, hence the star minus. Advantage: a removable battery that I ordered can be plugged in behind for perfect portable use of this good acoustic amp with a small footprint.
Jean-LucAutomatically translated
No reviews match this filter.
Reviews can't be loaded right now. Please try again.
Automatically translated
Questions frequently asked
Does the Blackstar Acoustic Core 30 allow connecting a guitar and a microphone?
Its 2 separate channels accommodate an instrument and a microphone or a line source simultaneously. The Instrument channel features a Low/High EQ and Enhance control. The Microphone/Line channel includes a 3-band EQ as well as Vocal Clarity.
What power and speakers does this acoustic amp have?
The power is 30 W in stereo, divided into 2 x 15 W. The Super Wide Stereo output relies on two 5-inch speakers.
Can it be used with headphones and connected to a PA system?
A line/headphone output is available for silent practice, while the XLR D.I. output allows connection to a sound system.
What effects are built in?
The Instrument channel offers two choruses, Vintage and Wide. Two reverbs, Room and Hall, are available on the Microphone/Line channel in Super Wide Stereo.
Is the amp portable and compatible with a speaker stand?
Weighing 6.3 kg with dimensions of 375 x 292 x 185 mm, this model remains compact. An adjustable stand is integrated. Mounting on a speaker pole is possible using the Blackstar SA-2 adapter.
