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Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad 4-Channel Microphone Preamp and DI

BH #BLAUTEURQUAD • MFR #AUTEUR QUAD
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Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad 4-Channel Microphone Preamp and DI
Key Features
  • 4 x XLR Microphone Inputs
  • 2 x 1/4" TS Hi-Z Instrument Inputs
  • Up to 65 dB of Gain
  • Edcor Transformers
The Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad is a rack-mountable, 4-channel microphone preamp and DI designed to provide versatile amplification of microphone and instrument signals for producers, musicians, and recording engineers in home, project, commercial, and mobile-recording studios. Up to 65 dB of gain is available for each preamp, which utilizes an XLR input and 1/4" and XLR outputs. The first two preamps offer DI inputs via front-panel 1/4" TS hi-Z jacks for easy hook-up of instruments.

The combination of an IC-based input stage and Edcor output transformers yields a tonal signature that works well on anything from vocals to drums to obscure instruments. Activate the -10 dB pads to prevent distortion when miking loud sources. Polarity and phantom power are selectable per channel. Each channel also features a 10-segment LED meter to indicate the current level between -20 dB and +18 dB.

The Auteur Quad occupies 1 RU and ships with an external power supply.

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Discontinued
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Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad Overview

The Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad is a rack-mountable, 4-channel microphone preamp and DI designed to provide versatile amplification of microphone and instrument signals for producers, musicians, and recording engineers in home, project, commercial, and mobile-recording studios. Up to 65 dB of gain is available for each preamp, which utilizes an XLR input and 1/4" and XLR outputs. The first two preamps offer DI inputs via front-panel 1/4" TS hi-Z jacks for easy hook-up of instruments.

The combination of an IC-based input stage and Edcor output transformers yields a tonal signature that works well on anything from vocals to drums to obscure instruments. Activate the -10 dB pads to prevent distortion when miking loud sources. Polarity and phantom power are selectable per channel. Each channel also features a 10-segment LED meter to indicate the current level between -20 dB and +18 dB.

The Auteur Quad occupies 1 RU and ships with an external power supply.

Up to 65 dB of gain for up to four microphones
Two unbalanced 1/4" hi-Z DI inputs for direct connection of instruments such as guitar, bass, and keyboards
Four rear-panel XLR 3-pin inputs
Rear-panel XLR 3-pin and 1/4" outputs per channel
IC-based front end and Edcor transformers on the back end deliver a flexible combination of transparency and color
Per-channel switches for phantom power, polarity, and -10 dB pad
10-segment meter on each channel indicates level between -20 dB and +18 dB
UPC: 713541493551

Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad Specs

Rack Height
1 RU
Number of Channels
4
Inputs
4 x XLR 3-pin
2 x 1/4" TS hi-Z
Output
4 x XLR 3-pin
4 x 1/4" jacks
Phantom Power
48 VDC (selectable per channel)
Gain Range
+14 to +65 dB
Maximum Input Level
Mic: +1 dBu
DI: +18 dBu
Maximum Output Level
+26 dBu
Input Impedance
Mic: 6 kOhms
DI Balanced: 2.2 MOhms
DI Unbalanced: 1.1 MOhms
Output Impedance
600 Ohms
Pad
Mic: 10 dBu
DI: 13 dBu
Equivalent Input Noise
Mic: -108 dBu
DI: -82 dB
THD+N
Mic (at +4 dBu output):
.0033% at +10 dBu gain
.0054% at +24 dBu gain
.0112% at +32 dBu gain
.027% at +40 dBu gain
.078% at +50 dBu gain
.21% at +62 dBu gain

DI (at +4 dBu output):
.007% at +12 dBu
.11% at +40 dBu
Frequency Response
Mic: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (1 kHz, 150 Ohms source, unweighted)
DI: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (1 kHz, 600 Ohms unbalanced source, unweighted)
Specialties
4 x polarity switches
4 x 10-segment LED meter
Dimensions
19.0 x 7.6 x 1.8" / 48.3 x 19.3 x 4.6 cm
Weight
6.1 lb / 2.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.06 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
26.9 x 10.7 x 4.3"

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