Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad – 4-channel rackmount mic preamp, rack version of popular Auteur MK2. Combines fast, transparent IC front-end with fat, colorful Edcor transformer back-end. Ideal for detail with thickness, e.g., drums or vocals. Includes VU meters on all channels and DI circuits on first two (from 500 series). Per-channel pad, polarity, and +48V phantom.
The device excels in versatility and value, hand-calibrated in USA.
MAIN FEATURES
- 4 channels with 70 dB gain and Edcor transformers
- DI on channels 1-2 for instruments
- +48V phantom and polarity per channel
- VU meters on each channel
- Pad and attenuation for control
- Parallel XLR/TRS outputs
- Low noise and distortion
- 1U rack, compact design
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Channels: 4 (mic/line/DI on 1-2)
- Gain: Up to 70 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- SNR: >120 dB
- THD+N: <0.005%
- Connections: 4x XLR mic in, 2x 1/4" DI, 4x XLR/TRS out
- Power: Internal
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 483 x 44 x 140 mm (1U rack)
- Weight: Approx. 3 kg