Black Lion Audio Auteur MKIII

2-Channel Preamplifier

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Technical Data

Manufactured by Black Lion Audio
Released in 2022
Average price : $568
Ideal for vocals, drums, guitar etc.
Mix of vintage sound and modern clarity
Line and instrument input via jack sockets on the front, individually switchable for each channel
IC-based input stage for modern transparent sound
Output stage with Cinemag transformer
Frequency range: 10 - 30,000 Hz
Gain: 0 - 62dB continuously adjustable
Switchable -10dB PAD
Switchable phase reversal
THD+N (@ +4dBu output): 0.0033% @ +10dBu gain; 0.0054% @ +24dBu gain, 0.027% @ +40dBu gain
2 Microphone inputs: XLR, balanced
2 Line/Hi-Z inputs: 6.3 mm jack
2 Outputs: 6.3 mm jack, balanced
Headroom: 26 dB
Phantom power: +48 V
External 24VAC power supply
Design: 1U at half rack width
Mounted in standard 19-inch cases via attached rack ears
Dimensions (L x W x H): 24 x 18 x 5 cm
Weight : 1.9kg