Blackstar Beam Mini – Big Tone, Tiny Footprint
The Blackstar Beam Mini is a desktop guitar amp built for players who want serious tone wherever they land – at the kitchen table, in a hotel room, or on the studio desk. It packs 24W of stereo sound, a deep library of amp voices and Neural Amp Modeller support into a rugged unit you can carry in one hand, and it is available at Soundium.
Key Features
- 24W Stereo Sound: A custom full-range speaker system with dual passive bass radiators fills the room well beyond its size.
- 12 Amp Models Plus Voices: Six Blackstar designs and six Ampton recreations of classic amps, with dedicated bass and acoustic voices.
- Neural Amp Modeller Support: Load NAM captures directly on the unit to play through community profiles of real rigs.
- ISF Tone Control: Blackstar patented ISF dials voicing smoothly from American to British character.
- 35+ Studio Effects: Reverbs, delays, modulation and more, with XpressFX for real-time intensity control.
- SpeedDial and Light Beam Display: Shape your sound directly on the amp with instant visual feedback.
Customer Benefits
The Beam Mini removes the barriers between you and a good tone. CabRig speaker simulation with In The Room technology gives the response and feel of a valve amp through the built-in speakers or headphones, so practice never feels flat. A studio-quality headset mic input with its own reverb turns it into a singer-songwriter station, while Bluetooth lets you stream backing tracks and jam along. When inspiration hits, the USB-C audio interface and included Ableton Live Lite take you straight from idea to recording.
Quick Specs
- Power: 24W stereo
- Speakers: Custom full-range system with dual passive bass radiators
- Amp Models: 12 guitar models plus bass and acoustic voices
- Effects: 35+ studio-quality effects
- Battery: Rechargeable, 18+ hours playtime, USB-C charging
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB-C audio interface, 3.5 mm headphone/line output, headset mic input
- Build: IP66 rated
- Dimensions: 152 x 89 x 79 mm
- Weight: 0.75 kg
In the Box
- Amplifier: Blackstar Beam Mini
- Cable: USB-C charging cable
- Software: Ableton Live Lite license
Ideal For
- Guitarists who want full tone while travelling or practising at home
- Singer-songwriters using the headset mic input and reverb
- Producers capturing quick ideas through the USB-C interface
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros:
- Big, room-filling stereo tone from a genuinely pocketable amp
- NAM support and 12 amp models cover a huge tonal range
- 18+ hours of battery and IP66 build make it truly go-anywhere
⚠️ Cons:
- Single full-range speaker system will not move air like a full combo amp
- Deeper editing and patch management rely on the companion app
Final
Compact, rugged and seriously capable, the Beam Mini proves that a travel amp does not have to compromise on tone. Order the Blackstar Beam Mini at Soundium and take your sound anywhere.
