Console Vibe for Your Desktop
Bring a console vibe to your desktop with the Black Lion Audio Auteur DT, a versatile single-channel mic/line preamp and DI box that adds harmonic warmth, weight, and detail to any vocal or acoustic/electric instrument. The balanced XLR microphone input features an IC-based front-end for a fast and transparent modern sound, with 60 dB of Chicago-/console-style gain. Featuring a vintage-inspired USA-made transformer and premium Nichicon and Vishay capacitors, the transformer-coupled output stage adds weight, color, and low-noise performance to your signal.
Auteur DT's line-level input allows you to enhance keyboards, synths, or even bus mixes with warmth and depth. The Hi-Z input is perfect for direct guitar and bass capture. Studio-grade features includes switchable 48V phantom power, a 10 dB pad, and phase inversion for precise signal alignment. A backlit, vintage-style VU meter adds professional vibe and visual feedback.
What is Chicago-Style?
- Black Lion Audio describes Chicago-style as their unique approach to preamp design. Combining the fast transient response of classic American preamps with the warmth and harmonic richness associated with British designs, this sound is achieved by dialing in the gain to your taste.
- It's a nod to Black Lion Audio's roots in Chicago and their dedication to crafting high-quality versatile gear.
Quality-Inside and Out
- With a rugged brushed black aluminum chassis complemented by vintage-style varnished maple side panels, the Auteur DT is built to impress both visually and sonically. This robust design not only ensures lasting performance but also exudes an elegance sure to enhance the look of your desktop.
- Inside, the Auteur DT features a USA-made transformer paired with hand-selected Nichicon and Vishay capacitors, delivering exceptional sound quality, long-term reliability, and ultralow noise. It's the perfect fusion of form and function, designed to elevate your audio experience.
The Black Lion Difference
- Black Lion Audio started as Chicago's premier audio modification shop, earning its reputation by improving some of the industry's most revered gear.
- Their expertise in circuit design, component selection, and build quality translates into every product they create.
Features at a Glance
- Single-channel mic/line preamp and DI box in desktop-friendly chassis
- Fast and transparent input stages for clear transients and nuanced details
- Vintage-inspired, transformer-coupled output stage with USA-made transformer for massive, colorful sound and low noise
- 60 dB of Chicago, console-style gain
- XLR balanced microphone input on rear panel
- 1/4" instrument/line input on front panel
- 1/4" TRS balanced line output on rear panel
- 48V phantom power
- 10 dB pad
- Phase switch
- Backlit classic-style VU meter
- Brushed black aluminum chassis framed with vintage-style translucent-maple side panels
UPC: 696550558766