Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT — an eight-channel preamplifier

Black Lion Audio has expanded its Auteur range with a versatile 2U microphone preamplifier.

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The new model has eight XLR microphone inputs, eight TRS line/instrument inputs and eight XLR outputs. Each channel has independent switchable phantom power, a -10 dB pad, polarity inversion and an insert point. The rear panel also has two DB25 connectors for balanced inserts, two ADAT Toslink outputs and BNC Word Clock connections.

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Black Lion Audio's patented Marco-MMC clocking provides very low jitter while minimising phase distortion. A black anodised aluminium front panel suits studio and live use. Converters are drawn from the Revolution interface range. The preamplifier suits sources requiring detail, as well as drums and vocals.

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Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT will be available for around $2,000.