Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500

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Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500

Black Lion Audio

Auteur MKII 500

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 409607
Model: Auteur MKII 500
Price: $240.90

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The Auteur MKII is a solid, workhorse preamp. It’s a fantastic all-rounder – great for vocals, guitars, drums, anything really – offering a clean and warm sound without excessive noise. It's perfect for home studios or anyone needing a reliable and affordable channel strip.

Product Description

  • Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500
  • 1-Channel Preamplifier
  • All-rounder for detailed pictures
  • e.g. Vocals
  • drums
  • guitar
  • The sound captivates with clarity and warmth
  • Low-noise circuit design
  • Gain: +16 dB to +67 dB infinitely variable
  • Equivalent Input Noise: -108 dB
  • Switchable 13 dB PAD
  • Switchable phase reversal
  • Input impedance: 600 Ohms
  • Output impedance: 600 Ohms
  • High-impedance instrument input (DI)
  • +48 V phantom power
  • Weight: 900 g
  • Module without frame
  • Construction: API Series 500 format
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Excellent gain range, incredibly versatile for tracking various sources
  • • Low-noise circuit delivers clean, detailed recordings without harshness
  • • API 500 format ensures compatibility with a wide range of frames
  • • High-impedance DI input provides a usable direct recording option
CONS
  • • Limited routing options compared to more complex preamps
  • • The gain structure might require some tweaking for very quiet sources
  • • While affordable, it lacks the 'magic' of truly high-end preamps

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Key Features

Module Type Preamplifier
Channels 1
Controls Gain, PAD, Phase Reversal, Instrument Input
Compatible Format API Series 500
Weight 900 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It shares a similar sonic character but the 512c generally offers a slightly more aggressive and 'forward' sound, while the Auteur is a touch more refined.
Absolutely. It's more than enough headroom for most dynamic mics, even in less-than-ideal recording environments.
It's a usable DI, but a dedicated DI box will typically offer a more transparent and pristine signal, especially for critical bass or acoustic guitar recordings.

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