Black Lion Audio B173 MKII Classic British 1073 Style Mic Pre and DI
Features
- Classic Lush and Warm Sound
- Mic, Instrument, and Line Input
- Stepped Input Knob
- CineMag Transformer
- Output Knob after Transformer Stage
Description
Designed for recording engineers who want an updated take on the classic '73-style unit, the Black Lion Audio B173 MKII Classic British 1073 Style Mic Pre and DI is a single-channel preamp with a warm, creamy, 1970s tone. It's suitable for recording vocals, keyboards, guitars, basses, and more.
This preamp gives you a half-rack package, with an XLR connection for microphones and a 1/4" jack for line-level or Hi-Z instruments. The output connection is handled by the 1/4" TRS output on the rear of the unit.
The unit offers a stepped input gain knob to ensure repeatability. It'll provide you with up to 70 dB of gain. You'll find controls for phantom power and polarity, while a Hi-Z switch will allow you to plug in your favourite guitar or bass for a DI recording.
The preamp utilises a creamy CineMag transformer for that classic velvety '73-style sound. The output control is situated after the transformer. So, if you wished, you could drive the signal hard with the gain knob for a harmonically rich tone, then lower the output knob to avoid clipping your digital convertor downstream.
Specifications
Gain | Up to +70 dB |
Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable |
Polarity Reverse | 180°, Selectable |
Hi-Z | Switchable |
Controls | 1 x Gain Knob 1 x Output Level Knob 1 x Hi-Z Selector 1 x Phantom Power Selector 1 x Polarity Reverse Selector |
Connections | 1 x XLR Input 1 x 1/4" Input 1 x 1/4" TRS Output |
Rack Space | 0.5 RU |
Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
In The Box
- Black Lion Audio B173 MKII Classic British 1073 Style Mic Pre and DI
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Details
- Product: Black Lion Audio B173 MKII Classic British 1073 Style Mic Pre and DI
- Manufacturer: Black Lion Audio
- Model: B173MK2
- SKU: B173MK2
- RM Product #: 81738