Black Lion Audio : Auteur MKII Black Lion Audio

2-channel Mic Preamp with 10dB Pad, Phase Reverse, and 48V Phantom Power

2nd-generation Outstanding 2-channel Preamp

Black Lion Audio has a reputation for gear that sounds a lot more expensive than it is, and the Auteur MKII 2-channel Microphone Preamp is no exception. The Auteur MKII is the second generation Auteur with lush preamps that capture every detail of your signal. It offers ultra-fast input stages, 65dB gain, a frequency response wider than its predecessor's, and lower noise/distortion levels. Plus it delivers all the great features of the original: dual channel functionality, 48V switchable phantom power on each channel, phase switching, and a 10dBu pad option for both channels, as well. The Auteur MKII has XLR in and TRS out on Ch. 1 and Ch. 2, and it's wrapped in a 1U, 1/2 rack housing that comes with a connector plate for linking with a second 1/2 rack unit.

About Black Lion

Founded in Chicago in 2006, Black Lion Audio has made their mark on the audio industry by hot rodding audio equipment and upgrading the sound quality of popular music-production gear, elevating industry-standard products to new levels of sonic quality. Though they started off modding gear from other manufacturers, they've utilized their cumulative expertise to design their own line of boutique mic preamps and word clocks. BLA gear and modded gear can be found in studios from LA to New York to Nashville and heard on projects from artists like Maroon 5, Alison Krauss, Metallica, T-Pain, George Strait, MGMT, Beyonce, George Duke, Slayer, Erykah Badu, Rod Stewart, and more.

Features

• 2nd-gen dual channel high-quality mic pres capture every detail and nuance of your signal
• High-speed input stages accommodate all types of audio sources
• Edcor transformer-coupled output stages add a touch of vintage vibe
• Lower noise/distortion levels and wider frequency response than the first Auteur
• 14–65dB input gain offers greater range than its predecessor
• 1U 1/2 rack chassis with included connector plate for linking with a second unit
• Front panel offers per-channel gain, switchable phantom power, phase inversion, and 10dBu pad
• XLR input/TRS (balanced) line output for outboard connectivity