Black Lion Audio Eighteen Rackmount Channel Strip
Features
- Vintage-Inspired Microphone Preamp
- Passive Induction-Based Programme AEQ
- Switchable High- and Low-Pass Filters
- CineMag Transformer and Inductor
- Adjustable Input and Output Gain
Description
Ideal for characterful studio recordings, the Black Lion Audio Eighteen Rackmount Channel Strip is a rackmount channel strip designed to deliver vintage-style tones with its transformer- and opamp-laden microphone preamp and inductor-based passive programme AEQ. Keep it clean and subtle or push it hard for thick analogue overdrive—the Eighteen is made for tonal versatility.
The mic preamp features a CineMag transformer and two of Black Lion Audio's BLA1831 discrete opamps to ensure that you can have a desirable old-school sound with the low noise floor required for modern recording standards. The programme equaliser offers separate boost and attenuation knobs for each of its two frequency-selectable bands, and dedicated switches are provided for high- and low-pass filters.
Additional appointments include a large analogue VU metre and buttons for polarity, mute, AEQ in/out, and mic/line input. The Eighteen channel strip boasts design, engineering, assemblage, and testing by Black Lion Audio in the USA.
Features
- Vintage-inspired microphone preamp with a CineMag transformer, two BLA1831 customised opamps, and switchable 48V phantom power
- Passive programme AEQ with a custom CineMag inductor
- Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 kHz low-pass filter
- Adjustable input and output gain
- Balanced 3-pin XLR I/O jacks on rear panel
- Selectable mic- or line-level input
- Occupies 2 RU of rackspace
Specifications
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Inputs | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Female (Balanced) |
| Outputs | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (Balanced) |
| Preamp | |
| Gain Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Maximum Output | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Phantom Power | 48 VDC |
| Equaliser | |
| Filter Type | Low: High: |
| Frequency Bands | Low: 20, 30, 60, 100, or 150 Hz High: 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 kHz High Attenuation Frequency: 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 kHz Low-Pass Filter: 10 kHz High-Pass Filter: 80 Hz |
| Bandwidth | Variable |
| Range (Boost/Cut) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Light Indication | AEQ On/Off |
| Power | |
| Power Requirements | 115 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz |
| Fuse | 115 VAC: T2AL 230 VAC: F2AL |
| **Physical ** | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 19 x 6 x 3.5" / 48.3 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm |
| Weight | 8.4 lb / 3.8 kg |
In The Box
- Black Lion Audio Eighteen Rackmount Channel Strip
- IEC Power Cable
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Details
- Product: Black Lion Audio Eighteen Rackmount Channel Strip
- Manufacturer: Black Lion Audio
- Model: EIGHTEEN
- SKU: EIGHTEEN
- RM Product #: 81741
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