Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII 2-channel Microphone Preamp

Modern Response, Vintage-inspired Sound, Killer Results If you’re relying on your audio interface’s built-in mic pres, you’re short-changing yourself. Even if you have a high-end mic locker, you’re never going to achieve a pro-level sound with sterile, gain-starved preamps. That’s where the Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII comes in. This 2-channel microphone preamp is top-tier all the way, boasting a transparent, modern IC-based front end and a character-infused, transformer-based output stage. The result is lightning-fast response with a vintage-inspired sound that’s guaranteed to inject your recordings with an ear-grabbing quality that demands attention. The Auteur MkIII includes all the features you’d expect on a professional mic preamp: line and hi-Z inputs, balanced line outputs, a -10dB pad, 48V phantom power, and polarity reverse. And with 62dB of gain on tap, the Auteur MkIII is primed to handle all but your most gain-hungry of microphones. You can’t attain a studio-level sound Sweetwater is an Authorized Black Lion Audio Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater’s 2-year warranty Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII 2-channel Microphone Preamp 2-channel Microphone Preamplifier with Pad, Phantom Power, and Polarity Reverse Modern Response, Vintage-inspired Sound, Killer Results If you’re relying on your audio interface’s built-in mic pres, you’re short-changing yourself. Even if you have a high-end mic locker, you’re never going to achieve a pro-level sound with sterile, gain-starved preamps. That’s where the Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII comes in. This 2-channel microphone preamp is top-tier all the way, boasting a transparent, modern IC-based front end and a character-infused, transformer-based output stage. The result is lightning-fast response with a vintage-inspired sound that’s guaranteed to inject your recordings with an ear-grabbing quality that demands attention. The Auteur MkIII includes all the features you’d expect on a professional mic preamp: line and hi-Z inputs, balanced line outputs, a -10dB pad, 48V phantom power, and polarity reverse. And with 62dB of gain on tap, the Auteur MkIII is primed to handle all but your most gain-hungry of microphones. You can’t attain a studio-level sound without a solid analog front end, and the Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII really delivers. Smart design with high-end components The Auteur MkIII boasts an intelligent design and top-tier components. When a signal hits this mic preamp’s modern IC-based front end, which yields you fast response and transparent sound, you get exactly what you need to capture every nuance and detail of your source. The Auteur MkIII’s vintage-inspired output stage includes a high-quality CineMag transformer for a massive, colorful sound. Each channel includes a line-level input for infusing keyboards, synths, and even full mixes with weight and warmth, plus a hi-Z input for DI’ing your electric guitars and basses. Here at Sweetwater, we’re impressed by the durability of the Auteur MkIII’s tour-worthy chassis, and we find the included removable rack ears and 1U rack compatibility to be a convenient addition. This preamp is extremely portable as well! Black Lion Audio: the mod squad 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 Los Angeles to New York to Nashville and heard on projects from artists like Maroon 5, Alison Krauss, Metallica, T-Pain, George Strait, MGMT, Beyoncé, George Duke, Slayer, Erykah Badu, Rod Stewart, and more. Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII 2-channel Microphone Preamp Features: Modern IC-based front end yields you transparent sound and lightning-fast response Character-infused output stage includes a high-quality CineMag transformer Line and hi-Z inputs accommodate line-level and high-impedance sources Balanced line outputs integrate seamlessly with the rest of your studio -10dB pad tames extra-loud sources 48V phantom power for your condenser microphones Polarity reverse eliminates phase problems 62dB of gain — primed to handle all but your most gain-hungry of microphones Tour-worthy chassis; includes removable rack ears with 1U 1/2 rack compatibility Specification Detail Preamp Type Solid State Number of Channels 2 Phantom Power Yes Pads -10dB Polarity Switch Yes Analog Inputs 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4″ Analog Outputs 2 x 1/4″ TRS Frequency Response 10Hz-30kHz Power Source 24V AC power supply (included) Height 4″ Depth 9″ Width 10″ Weight 3.1 lbs. RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner’s Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee.