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Black Lion Audio B173 MKII Single-Channel Microphone Preamp

Half-rack British-styled preamp featuring iconic 1073-style gain, Cinemag input and output transformers, and variable output attenuation for control over transformer saturation

MFR# B173MK2

Product Description

Meet the Black Lion Audio B173 MKII — the most portable 1073 British-sound around! The B173 mkII uses the same Cinemag input and output transformers as the B173 Quad for a whopping 70 dB of gain, a revamped gain stage, and a lower noise floor for cleaner, lower distortion sound. A front panel DI delivers a harmonically rich tone to guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, and stepped input gain and variable output attenuation allow for perfect control over transformer saturation.

FEATURES:

  • Big 1073-style gain
  • Cinemag input and output transformers
  • Variable output attenuation for control over transformer saturation
  • Front panel D.I.
  • Stepped input gain
  • 48V phantom power and phase inverse controls
  • Convenient half-rack sizing for mixing-and-matching

Product Specifications

Condition New
Channels Single-Channel
Chassis 19-inch Rack-mount
Rack Spaces 1/2U
Input Connectors 1/4-inch TRS, Analog XLR
Output Connectors 1/4-inch TRS

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