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Black Lion Audio Auteur MKIII: 2-Channel Transformer-Coupled Microphone Preamp

Black Lion Audio is known for the reasonably priced analog gear it makes with its expertise in modifiying and restoring vintage equipment. Reaching its third revision, the Auteur is a whole lot of mic preamp that fits on your desk and costs USD 299. It’s also BLA’s take on ‘Chicago-style sonic bliss’ delivered by 2 preamp channels with a characteristically thick low-end.

Black Lion Audio Auteur MKIII
The Auteur mkIII design incorporates a modern front-end described as ‘fast and transparent’. To the contrary, the output stage is vintage-inspired, complete with a Cinemag transformer for deliberate coloration. This approach is said to make for a versatile preamp that would sound appropriate with just about everything.

In addition to 3-pin XLR, both channels feature line-level inputs and Hi-Z switches to record line level (synths, samplers) and magnetic pickup instruments (guitars, etc.). The chassis is compact and portable, but solid enough for transport. Also included are removable rack ears to mount the Auteur MKIII as a half-rack unit.

Additional features include -10dB pad, 48v phantom power, and polarity reverse switches for each channel. The available gain is 62dB per channel. Balanced TRS line outputs are the sole output option. Maybe there wasn’t enough room, or even need for XLR outs? The unit measures 4 inches (10.16cm) by 10 inches (25.4cm) with a depth of 9 inches (22.86cm). It weighs 3.1lbs (1.4kg). A kilo and a half of preamp joy – for USD 299 ?

Price and availability
EUR 299 .



Homepage : https://www.blacklionaudio.com

 

Last edited: Feb 2, 2022

Yeah, I'll let Julian be the judge of this. the last BL audio interface he did had pretty unremarkable (shitty) testing results...

 

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