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Black Lion Audio B173 Quad 4-Channnel Microphone Preamp

4-channel mic preamp with transformer-balanced I/O and DI Inputs
MFR# B173Quad
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Product Description

Please give a warm welcome to all 70 dB of Black Lion Audio’s latest iteration of 1073-style gain, the Black lion Audio B173 Quad Preamp! Rather than “just another clone,” the B173 Quad seamlessly combines vintage character with modern sensibilities in a stylish 2U chassis with a feature set to satisfy the most demanding of audio engineers. A revamped gain stage and lower noise floor pave the way to a cleaner, lower distortion sound, while Cinemag input and output transformers keep things smooth and warm. Two front panel D.I.’s impart a harmonically rich tone to guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, and stepped input gain and variable output attenuation allow for perfect control over transformer saturation. Metering on all 4 channels displays how hot your output signal is hitting the parallel TRS/XLR outputs, and an external power supply keeps noise out of your tracks! A

Product Specifications

ConditionNew
Channels4-Channel
Chassis19-inch Rack-mount
Rack Spaces1u

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This is one of the best Pre’s you can buy. Everything about this is great. Sounds wonderful, built like a tank and anything you put into it sounds better coming out. I have lots of clones of this historic valued Pre from many companies and none of them even-though some cost more $$ sound as good. A whopping 80dB gain make your BASS Phat and any synth sing! Ordering more soon.

By Casey S on November 6, 2020

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