Black Lion Audio

Black Lion PG-2 Rack Mount 2U Power Conditioner 12 switched and Surge Protector

PG-2 Rack Mount (2U) Professional Power Conditioner with 12 switched, filtered and surge protected outlets, voltage meter and amperage meter for real-time analysis, 2 filtered convenience outlets and a USB charger on the front panel, as well as XLR lamp connectors.

It takes more than a few rack-mounted outlets to inspire true confidence in your power conditioner, and that’s where the PG-2 delivers! The PG-2 features a suite of status and alert capabilities: a voltage meter and amperage meter for real-time analysis, LED status for grounding/polarity/noise filtering/ abnormal voltage/surge protection, and an audio alarm for unsafe voltage. Even in the worse power scenarios, the PG-2 has your gear’s safety in mind.

There’s nothing worse than scoring that “must-have” piece of gear, only to find that it’s noisier than should be expected, missing high frequency detail, or even worse — having it fried by power surges!

Black Lion Audio has been trusted for years for modifying the best gear and making it even better, and that’s what it took to create the PG-2: taking industry-standard designs, and improving them to the point of peak performance.

High-end filtering.
Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-2 delivers just that, thanks to PG- 99 Filtering Technology. The PG-2 is built using premium Panasonic and Wima capacitors, due to their superior execution in eliminating high frequency noise that robs equipment of its peak performance. In testing, this has provided an average of 99.7% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 85% found in other power conditioners at the same price point. Combine that superior power filtration with an impressive power absorption rating of 2775 joules, and your gear isn’t just getting quality power, but it’s protected from the most unsafe of scenarios that can happen!

The PG-2 features a bank of 12 switched, filtered and surge protected outlets on the back panel — combined into four groups (Digital Audio x2, Analog Audio, and High Current). The Analog Audio and High Current outlets are time delayed, always ensuring that your speakers and power amplifiers are the last to turn on, and the first to turn off — this prevents the dreaded “pop” that can occur if speakers receive power at the same time as your sound sources. The PG-2 also features 2 filtered convenience outlets, and a USB charger on the front panel, as well as XLR lamp connectors on both the front and back panels.

Professional features for professional power.
It takes more than a few rack-mounted outlets to inspire true confidence in your power conditioner, and that’s where the PG-2 delivers! The PG-2 features a suite of status and alert capabilities: a voltage meter and amperage meter for real-time analysis, LED status for grounding/polarity/noise filtering/abnormal voltage/surge protection, and an audio alarm for unsafe voltage. Even in the worse power scenarios, the PG-2 has your gear’s safety in mind.

Features:
14 outlet power conditioner
PG-99 Filtering Technology for an average of 99.7% noise reduction
Front and back panel XLR lamp connectors for lighting
Voltage meter helps show current voltage in real time
Status LEDs and audio siren help alert for dangerous power scenarios
Panasonic and Wima capacitors to filter out performance-robbing high-frequency noise
Proper safeguard protection with a power absorption rating of 2775 joules
12 switched back-panel outlets and 2 unswitched front-panel outlets
4 sets of optimized outlets for digital audio x2, analog audio, and high current devices
Time delayed outlets for high current devices help protect speakers and amplifiers
2-stage power up/power down system

Black Lion PG-XLM Rack Mount 9 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector

Rackmount PG-XLM Power Conditioner with PG-90 Filtering Technology, Panasonic and Wima capacitors, eight rear switched, filtered and surge protected outlets, one front-panel switched convenience outlet, real-time voltage meter, 2 pull-out lamps and USB port for device charging.

Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-X delivers just that — thanks to PG-90 Filtering Technology. In testing, this has provided an average of 90% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 76% found in other power conditioners at the same price point.

Confidence Inspiring Power
There’s nothing worse than scoring that “must-have” piece of gear, only to find that it’s nosier than should be expected, missing high frequency detail, or even worse — having it fried by power surges!

Black Lion Audio has been trusted for years for modifying the best gear and making it even better, and that’s what it took to create the PG-XLM: taking industry-standard designs, and improving them to the point of peak performance.

After creating the original PG-1, Black Lion Audio knew that plenty of professionals on a smaller budget felt left out, as some features might not be as important as an economy price-point. The PG-XLM was built with this in mind, while still providing best-of-class power conditioning!

High-end Filtering
Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-XLM delivers just that — thanks to PG-90 Filtering Technology. In testing, this has provided an average of 90% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 76% found in other power conditioners at the same price point.

Professional Power
The PG-XLM features a bank of eight switched, filtered and surge protected outlets on the back panel. On the front panel, the PG-XLM sports one unswitched convenience outlet, a real-time voltage meter, 2 pull-out lamps, and a USB port for device charging.

It takes more than a few rack-mounted outlets to inspire true confidence in your power conditioner, and that’s where the PG-XLM delivers: best-of-class power filtering!

Features:
Protects your gear from power-spike damage
Provides clean, well-regulated power for optimum performance
Features PG-90 Filtering Technology
Top-drawer components and design for superior power and noise filtering
Built with premium Panasonic and Wima capacitors
Digital LED voltage monitor display on front panel
2 front-panel pull-out LED lights with 3-way switch (off, low, high)
Rugged 1U rackmount chassis
8 switched, filtered, and surge-protected outlets on rear panel
1 filtered convenience outlet on front panel
USB port on front panel

Specifications:
Type: Rackmount
Number of Outlets: 1 x Front, 8 x Rear
Output Current: 15A
Display: LED Voltage meter
Lights: Pull-out dimmable LED Lights
USB: 1 x Type A
Features: High frequency noise filter
Rackmountable: Yes
Power Source: Fixed AC cable
Height: 1.7″
Width: 19″
Depth: 9.8″
Weight: 3 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: PG-XLM

Black Lion PGP 6 Outlet Portable Studio Grade Power Conditioner and Surge Protector

The PG-P might look like a run-of-the-mill surge protector, but in reality it’s a studio-class power conditioner— PG-P doesn’t just provide more noise filtering than other portable conditioners, it provides the same noise filtering found in the majority of the world’s rack-mount power conditioners!

Studio-grade filtering made portable!
There’s no doubt that when it comes to power, musicians have it bad. Whether it’s modern modeling amplifiers or vintage synthesizers, bad power is gonna be heard throughout your signal. And it’s everywhere — in homes, on stages, and especially in many rehearsal rooms.

Black Lion Audio has been trusted for years for modifying the best gear and making it even better, and that’s what it took to create the PG-P: taking industry-standard designs and improving them to the point of peak performance.

After creating an entire lineup of industry-best power conditioners, we felt it was time to give the world proper portable power.

High-end filtering.
Your gear deserves the best power, so we took great care in making sure the PG-P delivers just that — thanks to its PG-P Filtering Technology. The PG-P is built using premium Panasonic capacitors, due to their superior execution in eliminating high-frequency noise that robs equipment of its peak performance. In testing, this has provided an average of 3x the noise filtering of other portable power conditioners at the same price point. Six wall-wart spaced outlets provide studio-grade power on the go; perfect for any musician’s rig!

Specifications:
Voltage: 120V 60HZ

Black Lion PG-X Rack Mount 9 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector

Rackmount PG-X Power Conditioner with PG-90 Filtering Technology, Panasonic and Wima capacitors, eight rear switched, filtered and surge protected outlets, one front-panel switched convenience outlet and USB port for device charging.

Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-X delivers just that — thanks to PG-90 Filtering Technology. In testing, this has provided an average of 90% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 76% found in other power conditioners at the same price point.

Confidence Inspiring Power
There’s nothing worse than scoring that “must-have” piece of gear, only to find that it’s noiser than should be expected, missing high frequency detail, or even worse — having it fried by power surges!

Black Lion Audio has been trusted for years for modifying the best gear and making it even better, and that’s what it took to create the PG-X: taking industry-standard designs, and improving them to the point of peak performance.

After creating the original PG-1, Black Lion Audio knew that plenty of professionals on a smaller budget felt left out, as some features might not be as important as an economy price-point. The PG-X was built with this in mind, while still providing best-of-class power conditioning!

High-end Filtering
Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-X delivers just that — thanks to PG-90 Filtering Technology. In testing, this has provided an average of 90% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 76% found in other power conditioners at the same price point.

Professional Power
The PG-X features a bank of eight switched, filtered and surge protected outlets on the back panel. On the front panel, the PG-X sports one unswitched convenience outlet and a USB port for device charging.

It takes more than a few rack-mounted outlets to inspire true confidence in your power conditioner, and that’s where the PG-X delivers: best-of-class power filtering!

Features:
Protects your gear from power-spike damage
Provides clean, well-regulated power for optimum performance
Features PG-90 Filtering Technology
Top-drawer components and design for superior power and noise filtering
Built with premium Panasonic and Wima capacitors
Rugged 1U rackmount chassis
8 switched, filtered, and surge-protected outlets on rear panel
1 filtered convenience outlet on front panel
USB port on front panel

Specifications:
Type: Rackmount
Number of Outlets: 1 x Front, 8 x Rear
Output Current: 15A
USB: 1 x Type A
Features: High frequency noise filter
Rackmountable: Yes
Power Source: Fixed AC cable
Height: 1.7″
Width: 19″
Depth: 9.8″
Weight: 3 lbs.

Black Lion PG-1 MKII Rack Mount 10 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector

Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-1 mkII delivers just that, thanks to PG-99 Filtering Technology. The PG-1 mkII is built using premium Panasonic and Wima capacitors, due to their superior execution in eliminating high frequency noise that robs equipment of its peak performance. In testing, this has provided an average of 99.7% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 85% found in other power conditioners at the same price point.

Confidence inspiring power
There’s nothing worse than scoring that “must-have” piece of gear, only to find that it’s noisier than should be expected, missing high frequency detail, or even worse — having it fried by power surges!

Black Lion Audio has been trusted for years for modifying the best gear and making it even better, and that’s what it took to create the PG-1 MKII: taking industry-standard designs, and improving them to the point of peak performance.

High-end filtering
Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-Your gear deserves the best power, and we took great care in making sure the PG-1 MKII delivers just that, thanks to PG-99 Filtering Technology. The PG-1 MKII is built using premium Panasonic and Wima capacitors, due to their superior execution in eliminating high frequency noise that robs equipment of its peak performance. In testing, this has provided an average of 99.7% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 85% found in other power conditioners at the same price point. Combine that superior power filtration with an impressive power absorption rating of 2775 joules, and your gear isn’t just getting quality power, but it’s protected from the most unsafe of scenarios that can happen!

The PG-1 MKII features a bank of eight switched, filtered and surge protected outlets on the back panel — combined into four groups (Digital Audio x2, Analog Audio, and High Current). The High Current outlets are time delayed, always ensuring that your speakers and power amplifiers are the last to turn on, and the first to turn off — this prevents the dreaded “pop” that can occur if speakers receive power at the same time as your sound sources. The PG-1 mkII also features two filtered convenience outlets, a USB port for device charging, and an XLR lamp connection on the front panel.

Professional features for professional power
It takes more than a few rack-mounted outlets to inspire true confidence in your power conditioner, and that’s where the PG-1 mkII delivers! The PG-1 mkII features a suite of status and alert capabilities: a voltage meter for real-time analysis, LED status for grounding/polarity/noise filtering/abnormal voltage/surge protection, and an audio alarm for unsafe voltage. Even in the worse power scenarios, the PG-1 mkII has your gear’s safety in mind.

Features:
10 outlet power conditioner
PG-99 Filtering Technology for an average of 99.7% noise reduction
Front panel XLR lamp connector for lighting
Front panel USB charger
Voltage meter helps show current voltage in real time
Status LEDs and audio siren help alert for dangerous power scenarios
Panasonic and Wima capacitors to filter out performance-robbing high-frequency noise
Proper safeguard protection with a power absorption rating of 2775 joules
8 switched back-panel outlets and 2 unswitched front-panel outlets
4 sets of optimized outlets for digital audio x2, analog audio, and high current devices
Time delayed outlets for high current devices help protect speakers and amplifiers
2-stage power up/power down system

Specifications:
Type: Rackmount
Number of Outlets: 2 x Front (unswitched), 8 x Rear (switched)
Output Current: 15A
Display: LED voltage meter, status indicators
Lights: Front panel XLR lamp connector
Sequencer: Yes
Features: Digital filter, Analog audio filter, High current filter
Rackmountable: Yes
Power Source: Fixed AC cable, 90-130V AC operating voltage
Height: 1.7″
Width: 19″
Depth: 9.8″
Weight: 10.6 lbs.

Black Lion MICROCLOCKMK2 External Word Clock Generator 9 Volts DC

The Micro Clock MKII is a simple, yet elegant design in external clocking. It features ultra-low jitter, third order crystal oscillators with a high current parallel drive circuit designed to maintain harmonic content of the signal regardless of loading conditions. In addition to this, proprietary noise reduction circuitry dramatically eliminates unwanted switching harmonics normally found in digital signals. The Micro Clock MKII is one of the best performing external word clocks in the pro audio market today.

When we introduced the Micro Clock MKII, we didn’t anticipate the amount of demand and controversy that managed to accompany it. External clocking is certainly a hot button issue. Some folks maintain that there’s no basis for it; that it’s a sort of modern “emperor’s new clothes.” The reasoning behind this is that the device being clocked externally will simply filter the incoming clock signal through its phase locked loop, thereby eliminating any sort of benefit associated with the superior clock. In addition, the simple act of accepting the incoming signal and creating a new signal that’s in phase will add some jitter.

The biggest problem with this theory is that we know nothing about the PLL filter in question; it’s completely hypothetical. Many PLL’s in pro audio are designed to filter out unwanted signals that are outside of the desired bandwidth, although some are configured to filter out unwanted harmonics that lie within the signal’s frequency band. It’s incredibly rare to find one that does both at the same time. In the case of the Micro Clock MKII, it outputs a high bandwidth signal that is rare to find in internal clocks. Whether or not an external word clock can improve the sound quality of a receiving device is completely dependent on how the receiving device accepts an external word clock signal, and is dependant on the quality of the receiving device’s internal clock. It’s best to do an A/B listening comparison to know whether the external clock is making a positive impact on the sound or not.

The Micro Clock MKII is simple and probably even boring looking by most standards. It’s housed in a rugged 3” x 4” chassis that provides optimum RF shielding. It has no lights, no frequency display, and none of the usual visual candy that your friends might envy. However, for a modest black box, it does its job incredibly well and at a price that’s unheard of for this level of performance!

It features six selectable output frequencies from 44.1 kHz on up to 192 kHz. The output level is approximately 5 volts peak to peak. Jitter at the crystal oscillator is approximately 1 picosecond RMS, and just under 10 picoseconds RMS at the output. The power supply is a 9 volt DC wall wart that’s capable of accepting both 120 and 240 volts AC. The clock is compatible with all modern digital devices that have 75 ohm BNC word clock inputs.

Front:
Base frequency selector (44.1kHz or 48kHz)
75 ohm BNC outputs
Frequency multiplier (x1, x2, x4)

Back
9VDC input jack (use a BLA-specified power supply only)

Features:
Output: 3 BNC with fixed 75 ohm terminations @ 5 volts peak to peak
Power: 9 volts DC
Sampling rates: Six selectable rates, 44.1 kHz-192 kHz (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192)
Jitter: Less than 10 picoseconds of accumulated jitter measured using a delta sigma averaging method

Black Lion REVOLUTION 2X2 USB 2 Channel Portable Recording Audio Interface

Modded out of the box.
Revolution 2×2 is built with the most cutting edge, high-end ICs. High-end Vishay, Nichicon, and Wima capacitors are used throughout the entire circuit. All internal gain-staging has been optimized for the very lowest signal-to-noise ratio. All of the analog I/O has not only been built with the finest components, but are fully decoupled and balanced — right to the very core of the convertor! Most manufacturers do not follow this practice, and that allows extra noise contamination during both capture and playback.

Black Lion Audio have been revered as the “king of audio mods” for years, and have modded countless recording interfaces over the years. But since the very beginning, we’ve been asked when we would create our own interface. So, we planned, engineered, and worked — all in secret, for years. It took an impressive amount of design to revolutionize bus-powered, studio-grade interfaces.

Now we are responding with Revolution 2×2: the ultimate in portable recording interfaces. Revolution isn’t another run-of-the-mill interface from big brother — it’s the interface the world has always asked for. Don’t just settle for the cheap and portable. Get an interface that can do more than just sketch out a demo… get one that can actually track a top-level record from start to finish.

Features:
Modded out of the box — all of Black Lion Audio's famous interface mods are here, without the need to ever improve that hardware
Sound quality that was previously only found in the very most high-end and costly equipment
2 preamps, 2 analog outputs, 2 analog inputs / 2x2 simultaneous
Extremely portable, and bus-powered via USB
Incredible internal clocking with “Macro-MMC” clocking technology
High-end Vishay, Nichicon, and Wima capaciters, and high-end ICs
An incredibly low signal-to-noise ratio
All inputs and outputs are fully decoupled and balanced in a way only seen in high-end equipment
Internal “PG-i” technology reduces noise contamination from external equipment
Includes PreSonus Studio One Artist, as well as plugins from Izotope, Brainworx, and Lindell

Specifications:
24bit, 192KHz USB C interface
Bus Powered
Macro MMC clocking
Analog circuit design utilizing Nichicon, Vishay and Wima capacitors
PG-i power filtering technology
USB Class Compliant
Revolution Software Suite

Revolution Software Suite
Studio One Artist
Izotope Elements Suite including Nectar, Neutron, Ozone and RX
BrainWorx BX Digital
Lindell 6X500

Studio One Artist
Mac and PC compatible
Unlimited tracks
Multilingual
3rd party plugin support

Tech Specifications:
Mic Input
Input Impedance = 3KΩ (balanced)
Gain Range = 55dB
Frequency Response = 20Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.25dB
THD + N = .00098% (@12dB Gain)
Dynamic Range = 116dB (A-Weighted)
Crosstalk = < 100dB

Line Input
Input Impedance = 14KΩ (balanced)
Maximum Input = 20dBu
Gain Range = 55dB
Frequency Response = 20Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.25dB
THD + N = .0022% (Min Gain)
Dynamic Range = 126dB (A-Weighted)
Crosstalk = < 100dB

Line Outputs
Output Impedance = 95Ω (balanced)
Max Output Level = 12dBu
Frequency Response = 20Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.25dB
THD+N = .002% (@ +10dBu)
Dynamic Range = 106dB**

Instrument Input
Input Impedance = 1MΩ (unbalanced)
Gain Range = 55dB
Frequency Response = 20Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.25dB
THD + N = .00114% (@ 0dBu)
Dynamic Range = 103dB (A-Weighted)
Crosstalk = < 100dB

Headphone Outputs
Output Impedance = 2.5Ω
Maximum Signal Output = 9.3dBu
Frequency Response = 20Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.5dB

Black Lion B12AMK3 Single Channel Half Rack American Styled Microphone Preamp

Meet the Black Lion Audio B12A mkIII — the most portable 312A American-sound around! The B12A mkIII uses the same Cinemag input and output transformers as our B12A Quad for a whopping 70dB of gain. A front panel D.I. delivers a harmonically rich tone to guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, and stepped input gain allow for perfect recall.

Features
1-channel preamp with USA Cinemag input and output transformers
Stepped gain control; front-panel DI
Phantom power, polarity-reverse, 18dB pad, hi-Z switch
External power supply minimizes noise
Convenient, rugged half-rack chassis
Designed and assembled in the USA

Specifications:
Preamp Type: Solid State
Number of Channels: 1
Phantom Power: Yes
Pads: -18dB
Polarity Switch: Yes
Analog Inputs: 1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4″ (Hi-Z)
Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/4″ TRS
Rack Spaces: Half-rack
Power Source: 24V AC Adapter (included)
Height: 1.75″
Depth: 6.5″
Width: 9.5″
Weight: 3.2 lbs.

Black Lion B172A Stereo Dual Mono Link Hybrid FET Optical Compressor

Double the classy in a single chassis, the B172A marries the Seventeen version of the legendary “76” FET limiter with our take on the renowned “2A” tube optical compressor. Whether you use the FET and opto separately — or in series, where one catches the audio’s peaks and the other provides the heavy compression — the B172A will blow you away with its incredible sound and versatility.

The B172A’s Dual Mono Link makes it easy to route your signal through the 17 and 2A circuits in any order. Painstaking effort went into choosing the best transformers needed for each circuit. Spec’d with a CineMag input transformer on the 2A side, BLA’s own Chicago-wound output transformers on both circuits, high-grade signal path and decoupling capacitors, the B172A gives you ultra-convenient access to a pair of classic dynamics processors while also providing a valuable signal processing tool never before available in a single chassis.

Every so often, two incredible things, wholly enjoyable on their own, combine to form a pair so sweet and complementary, that it becomes hard to think of one without the other… Sonny &; Cher, Lennon & McCartney, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre… and perhaps the greatest and most literal “dynamic duo” of all time – the 1176 and LA-2A!

The combo attack of the ’76 and ‘2A has been a studio stable for decades, often wired in series with each other so that one catches the audio’s peaks and the other does the heavy compression. Black Lion Audio, having hit the mark with the widely adored Seventeen compressor, has struck again, combining the Seventeen’s FET circuitry with a worthy optical section in the B172A! This unit combines the two separate ’76 and 2A circuits into a single unit that allows you to route the signal in any order you like to be able to provide this very useful compression technique.

The Seventeen’s success put pressure on BLA to pair the already proven FET side with an equally formidable optical mate. The challenge was met on the B172A through the creation of a custom T4B “opto” element called the “T4BLA”. BLA’s lengthy experience in modifications lent designers the proper patience and mindset to tweak subtleties in the optical element until it was a supreme asset in the design. With a heavy attention to detail and design, the T4BLA is designed to be the single best T4B optocell available today.

Flexibility was a main goal of the B172A since its initial concept. While many engineers agree on the benefits of using both compression types, the order in which to do so is still debated. The AB-BA switch on the B172A allows for quick internal routing of the signal. The two compressors can also be used completely independent of each other when utilizing the 3rd position (link off) on the AB-BA switch. Each circuit also has stereo linking so a pair of B172A’s can be used in stereo.

As always, a painstaking amount of time has been spent on choosing the best possible transformers needed for the circuit. Featuring a CineMag input transformer on the LA-2A side, BLA’s own Chicago-wound output transformers on both circuits, high-grade signal path and decoupling capacitors, the B172A gives studio owners ultra convenient access to a pair of high quality dynamics processors that have stood the test of time while also providing a tool never before available in a single box.

Features:
76- (Seventeen) and 2A-style compression in a single 2RU chassis
A/B, B/A, and Independent signal routing switchable on faceplate
Cinemag 2A input transformer
Chicago-wound 76 and 2A output transformers
Custom-designed Black Lion Audio T4B opto element
High-grade signal path and power decoupling capacitors
Stereo linkable

Specifications:
Type: FET / Optical Compressor
Number of Channels: Stereo, Dual Mono Link
Controls: Ratio, Attack, Release, Peak Reduction
Ratio: 4:1 to 20:1
Inputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4″
Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4″
Other I/O: 2 x 1/4″ (link)
Additional Features: A/B or B/A signal routing
Rack Spaces: 2U
Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
Width: 19″
Manufacturer Part Number: B172A
A note on the Attack and Release controls:
The Attack control on the B17A works a little differently than you may have encountered on other ‘76-style compressors.
Turning the Attack knob to the left (counter-clockwise) will yield faster attack times; slower times result when turning to the right (clockwise). Turning the Release knob to the left (counter-clockwise) will yield faster release times; slower times result when turning to the right (clockwise).
Attack: Continuously variable 20uS to 800uS
Release: Continuously variable 50mS to 1200mS

Black Lion AUTEUR MK3 2 Channel Transformer Coupled Microphone Preamp

Black Lion Audio has been known and trusted for years as the go-to masters of audio equipment modification — taking gear to new heights with uncompromising mods. Years of preamplifier modification have culminated into their own offering of Chicago-style sonic bliss: the Auteur mkIII — 2 channels of fast response, with fat low-end sound.

The Auteur mkIII design starts with a modern front-end that’s best described as fast and transparent — perfect for capturing every nuance and detail. This is followed up by a vintage-inspired output-stage design coupled with a Cinemag transformer for massive, colorful sound. This design approach results in a preamp that’s a perfect jack-of-all-trades that sounds amazing on everything you can throw at it.

Both channels have line level inputs for adding warmth and weight to keyboards, synths and even full stereo mixes. The Hi-Z switch makes for a stellar instrument input for direct capture of guitar and bass.

Auteur mkIII features a tour-worthy chassis, that’s extremely portable. Not only is it great on the go, but it fits perfect on a desktop for smaller setups. Removable rack ears are also included, as Auteur mkIII can be racked in a 1/2U space.

Every good mic needs a great preamp to bring out it’s best, and the Auteur mkIII is an exceptional offering for your entire microphone collection.

Features:
2-channel microphone preamplifier
Modern IC-based front-end for fast and transparent sound
Vintage-inspired transformer-coupled output-stage featuring Cinemag transformers for massive, colorful sound
Line and Hi-Z input
-10dB pad, 48v phantom power, and polarity reverse for each channel
62dB of gain
Balanced TRS line outputs
Removable rack ears included with 1U 1/2 rack compatibility

Specifications:
Preamp Type: Solid State
Number of Channels: 2
Phantom Power: Yes
Pads: -10dB
Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR
Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4″ TRS
Frequency Response: 10Hz-30kHz bandwidth
Rack Spaces: Half rack
Power Source: 24V AC, 500mA power supply
Height: 4“
Depth: 9″
Width: 10“
Weight: 3.1 lbs.