OVERVIEW
The Blackstar Unity 120 is a gig-ready, 120-watt combo designed to deliver authoritative volume, tight low end, and crystal-clear clarity for live stages, rehearsals, and studio recording. Powered by a custom 12-inch Eminence speaker and linear solid-state architecture, the Unity 120 is both a feature-packed bass guitar amp and a high-performance full-range active monitor (FRFR) for electronic drums, keyboards, synthesizers, acoustic instruments, and digital guitar modelers (Helix, Quad Cortex, Kemper, Tonex).
KEY FEATURES
Full-Range High-Power Performance: Built with a high-headroom linear power section and a wide-frequency 12" driver, the Unity 120 reproduces complex, high-dynamic signals cleanly—making it an ideal active monitor for synth basslines, electronic drum transients, or high-definition digital guitar models without sound coloration.
Versatile Tone Sculpting & Built-In FX: Switch between three distinct preamp voicings (Classic, Modern, and Overdrive) to match your instrument. Sculpt your frequency response using the 3-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid control, and engage onboard Chorus and dynamic Compressor effects for added texture and transient control.
Pro Studio & Live Connectivity: Features a balanced XLR DI output with ground lift, an MP3/Line input for backing tracks or external mixers, and a built-in USB audio interface for direct direct-to-DAW recording.
Silent Practice & Monitoring: A dedicated 1/4" headphone output with independent volume control allows quiet practice and personal monitor leveling without disturbing others.
Stage Rig Expansion: Easily connects to the optional Blackstar Unity U250ACT active extension cabinet via the rear-panel Cabinet Link to add 250 watts of additional active stage power when you need extra volume for larger venues.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output: 120 Watts
Speaker: 1 x 12" Custom Eminence Opus Driver
Voicings: Classic, Modern, Overdrive
EQ Controls: 3-Band EQ with Semi-Parametric Mid
Onboard FX: Footswitchable Chorus, Dynamic Compressor
Input Options: 1/4" Instrument Input with Active/Passive Pad Switch, MP3 / Line In
Audio Outputs: USB Audio Out (Studio Recording), Balanced XLR Line Out, 1/4" Line Out, Headphone Output with Independent Volume
System Expansion: Cabinet Link output to connect Unity Series Active Cabinets (e.g., U250ACT)
Works seamlessly with all major digital amp modelers, floor processors, preamp pedals, and cab impulse response (IR) units (e.g., Line 6 Helix, Quad Cortex, Kemper, Boss GT, ToneX, Fractal, Darkglass, and SansAmp).
