Black Lion Audio Auteur MKIII – 2-Channel Transformer - Coupled Microphone Preamplifier

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, colourful 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 perfectly 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 its 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, colourful 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.