Black Lion Audio B12A Quad

4-Channel Preamplifier

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Technical Data

Manufactured by Black Lion Audio
Released in 2020
Average price : $1626
Classic 312A preamp design with 70 dB gain
All-rounder for detailed recordings, e.g. Vocals, drums, guitar etc.
Very low-noise signal path
Cinemag transformers in the inputs and outputs
Channels 1 and 2 with additional DI input
Switchable 48 V phantom power, phase reversal and 18 dB pad (mic-in) per channel
Max. Input level Mic In: +1 dBu / DI In: +18 dBu
Frequency range: 10 Hz - 30000 Hz
Gain Mic In: 26 to 70 dB / DI In: +10 to 53 dB
THD + N Mic In: 0.01% / DI In: 0.115% (+36 dB gain, +4 dBu output)
Equivalent input noise Mic In: -120 dBu / DI In: -94 dBu
Input impedance Mic In: 200 Ohm / DI In: 1.1 MOhm (unbalanced)
Max. Output level: +26 dBu
Output impedance: 600 ohms
4 Inputs: XLR (balanced)
2 Inputs: jack (unbalanced)
4 Inputs: XLR and jack (balanced)
External power supply
Height: 1 U
Width: 19"
Depth: 178 mm
Weight : 4.5kg