Black Lion B173 Mk2 single channel 1073-style preamp

For lovers of the 70s British console sound, you’re in for a treat. Introducing Black Lion’s specially developed single channel AMS Neve 1073 homage featuring 80dB of stepped gain, output level control, 48v phantom power, switchable phase reverse and a DI instrument input.

Features

• Cinemag Input Transformer
• Edcor Output Transformer
• 80dB Gain
• D.I. Input (active, unbalanced)
• Phantom Power
• Phase Switch
• Output Attenuator
• XLR Microphone Input
• TRS Line Output (balanced)

Specs

Mic Section

• Max Microphone Input Level: +1dBu
• Input Impedance: 200Ω
• Pad: None
• Gain (no pad): +13dB to +80dB
• Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -105dBu
• THD+N (@ +4dBu output): .10% @ +9 dBu | .12% @ +35 dBu | .13% @ +45 dBu | .16% @ +60 dBu | .85% @ +76 dBu
• Bandwidth (1kHz, 150Ω source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz

D.I. Section

• Max D.I. Input Level: +18dBu
• Input Impedance: 1.1MΩ
• Pad: None
• Gain: Up to +25dB of gain
• Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -100dBu
• THD+N (@ +4dBu output): .021% @ +10 dBu | .016% @ +20 dBu
• Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz

Output Section

• Max Output Level: +28dBu
• Output Impedance: 600Ω

General

• Power Supply: 24VAC, 500mA External Supply
• Product Dimensions: 9.5” x 6.5” x 1.75”
• Product Weight: 3.2 lbs
• Shipping Dimensions: 13” x 13” x 5”
• Shipping Weight: 6 lbs