Black Lion Audio Auteur MKIII – 2-Channel Transformer-Coupled Microphone Preamplifier

The Auteur MkIII design starts with a modern front-end that’s best described as fast and transparent — perfect for capturing every nuance and detail. This is followed up by a vintage-inspired output-stage design coupled with a Cinemag transformer for massive, colorful sound. This design approach results in a preamp that’s a perfect jack-of-all-trades that sounds amazing on everything you can throw at it.

Both channels have line-level inputs for adding warmth and weight to keyboards, synths, and even full stereo mixes. The Hi-Z switch makes for a stellar instrument input for direct capture of guitar and bass.

Auteur MkIII features a tour-worthy chassis, that’s extremely portable. Not only is it great on the go, but it fits perfectly on a desktop for smaller setups. Removable rack ears are also included, as Auteur MkIII can be racked in a 1/2U space.

Every good mic needs a great preamp to bring out its best, and the Auteur MkIII is an exceptional offering for your entire microphone collection.

Features

• 2-channel microphone preamplifier
• Modern IC-based front-end for fast and transparent sound
• Vintage-inspired transformer-coupled output-stage featuring Cinemag transformers for massive, colorful sound
• Line and Hi-Z input
• -10dB pad, 48v phantom power, and polarity reverse for each channel
• 62dB of gain
• Balanced TRS line outputs
• Removable rack ears included with 1U 1/2 rack compatibility