The Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500 single-channel, 500 Series microphone preamplifier is for your 500 Series rack. Its ultrafast input stage and Edcor output transformer allow detailed and characterful capture of anything from vocals to drums. A front-panel 1/4" Hi-Z input makes the preamp equally ideal for electric instruments such as guitar, bass, and keyboards.
With up to 67 dB of gain available via a single knob, the Auteur MKII 500 can handle low-output ribbon mics, sensitive condensers, or standard dynamic mics. The switchable 13 dBu pad lets you easily avoid distortion when recording loud sources such as close-miked amps or instruments with active pickups. Switches are also provided for polarity and 48V phantom power.
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Key Features
- Mic and Hi-Z Instrument Inputs
- Up to 67 dB of Gain
- Ultrafast Input Stage
- Edcor Output Transformer
The Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500 single-channel, 500 Series microphone preamplifier is for your 500 Series rack. Its ultrafast input stage and Edcor output transformer allow detailed and characterful capture of anything from vocals to drums. A front-panel 1/4" Hi-Z input makes the preamp equally ideal for electric instruments such as guitar, bass, and keyboards.
Black Lion Audio AUTEUR MKII 500 Overview
500 Series format (separately available 500 Series rack required)
Single channel
Ultrafast input stage
Edcor output transformer
Up to 67 dB of gain
48 VDC phantom power
Phase switch
13 dBu pad
Front-panel 1/4" Hi-Z input
Black Lion Audio AUTEUR MKII 500 Specs
Inputs | 1/4" TS Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) Balanced Mic Input via 500 Series Connector (Rear Panel) |
Output | Balanced Line Output via 500 Series Connector (Rear Panel) |
Maximum Input Level | Microphone Input: +1 dBu DI Input: +18 dBu |
Input Impedance | Microphone Input: 6 Kilohms DI Input (Balanced): 2.2 Megohms DI Input (Unbalanced): 1.1 Megohms |
Pad | 13 dBu |
Gain Range | +16 to +67 dB |
Equivalent Input Noise | Microphone Input: -108 dBu DI Input: -82 dB |
THD + N | Microphone Input: 0.0046% at +12 dBu Gain 0.0064% at +24 dBu Gain 0.012% at +32 dBu Gain 0.028% at +40 dBu Gain 0.085% at +50 dBu Gain 0.3% at +62 dBu Gain DI Input: 0.007% at +12 dBu 0.11% at +40 dBu |
Bandwidth | 1 kHz, 600-Ohms Unbalanced Source, Unweighted: 10 Hz to 30 kHz |
Maximum Output Level | +28 dBu |
Output Impedance | 600 Ohms |
Phantom Power | 48 VDC |
Power Supply | ±15 V from 500 Series Rack |
Dimensions | 1.5 x 5.3 x 6.5" / 3.8 x 13.3 x 16.5 cm |
Weight | 0.8 lb / 0.4 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.8 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.1 x 10.6 x 4.5" |
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