Description
The Blackstar BEAM Solo Headphone Amplifier is a compact, all-in-one amp and effects rig built for silent practice and tonal exploration. If you're looking to dial in rich, responsive tones without plugging into a full rig-or waking anyone up-this is a seriously handy tool. Perfect for home players, travelers, or anyone who wants world-class amp tones straight into headphones. Just plug in, and you've got access to Blackstar's full Ampton software engine, loaded with amp, cab, mic, and effect simulations.
The standout here is the control. You can shape your tone from the onboard SpeedDial and light bar display for quick tweaks, or dive deep with the BEAM app on iOS or Android. Inside, you've got over 35 effects and tone tools-including amp, cab, and mic models, a tuner, metronome, and intuitive EQ controls. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) gives you seamless control from American to British voicing, making it easy to land tones across styles. There's even headset mic support for combining guitar and vocals in the same immersive headphone mix.
It runs on a rechargeable battery with up to 9 hours of operation and charges via USB-C in under 2.5 hours. Low-latency wireless operation (under 6ms) and up to 35 meters of range make it flexible in any space, and the compact build fits easily in your pocket or gig bag. We've tried it, and it's the most amp-like feel we've heard in a headphone solution at this price point. If you're chasing tone without waking the house, this is a smart piece of gear to have around.
Specifications:
- Frequency Band: 5.8GHz
- Transmission Channels: 4 independent channels
- Transmission Distance: Up to 35 meters (100 feet)
- Latency: under 6ms
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Output Impedance: 1k Ohm
- Connectors: 1/4" mono
- Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charging: USB-C 5V input (cable included)
- Charging Time: under 2.5 hours
- Operation Time: 9 hours when fully charged
- Dimensions: 67.0mm (L) x 37.2mm (W) x 20.5mm (H)
- Weight: 45g (each unit)
Sku: BEAMSOLO
