Black Lion Audio has released the Auteur MkII preamp line offering a revamped gain stage giving higher gain, lower noise, lower distortion and an extended frequency response. It is available in dual-channel half-rack and 500-Series formats.

The Auteur MkII is a two-channel preamp with a 10Hz–30kHz frequency response, high-speed input stages and Edcor transformer-coupled output stages for a ‘vintage vibe’. It also features up to 65dB of gain, 26dBu max output, phantom power, polarity reverse, balanced mic input on XLR, a balanced TRS quarter-inch jack line output and a -10dB pad.

The Auteur MkII 500 is a single-channel, 500 series preamp that features up to 67dB of gain, 28dBu max output, phantom power, polarity reverse and a -13dB pad, and a Hi-Z input.

Both preamps are available immediately at a price of US$649 (MAP) for the two-channel Auteur MkII and US$399 (MAP) for the Auteur MkII 500.

Key features Auteur MkII:
• Dual Channel
• Ultra High-Speed Input Stages
• Edcor Output Transformers
• 65dB Gain
• Extended Frequency Response
• Low Distortion & Noise
• Phantom Power
• Phase Switch
• 10dBu Pad
• XLR Microphone Input
• TRS Line Output (balanced)
• Max Microphone Input Level: +1dBu
• Input Impedance: 6000Ω
• Pad: -10dB
• Bandwidth (1kHz, 150Ω source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz
• Max Output Level: +26dBu
• Output Impedance: 150Ω 

Key features Auteur MkII 500:
• Max Microphone Input Level: +1dBu
• Input Impedance: 6000Ω
• Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz
• Max DI Input Level: +18dBu
• Input Impedance Balanced: 2.2 MΩ
• Input Impedance Unbalanced: 1.1 MΩ
• Pad: -13dBu
• Gain: +16dB to +67dB
• Max Output Level: +28dBu
• Output Impedance: 600Ω

More: www.blacklionaudio.com