Black Lion Audio B12A Quad

4-Channel Preamplifier
- Classic 312A preamp design with 70 dB gain
- All-rounder for detailed recordings, e.g. Vocals, drums, guitar etc.
- Very low-noise signal path
- Cinemag transformers in the inputs and outputs
- Channels 1 and 2 with additional DI input
- Switchable 48 V phantom power, phase reversal and 18 dB pad (mic-in) per channel
- Max. Input level Mic In: +1 dBu / DI In: +18 dBu
- Frequency range: 10 Hz - 30000 Hz
- Gain Mic In: 26 to 70 dB / DI In: +10 to 53 dB
- THD + N Mic In: 0.01% / DI In: 0.115% (+36 dB gain, +4 dBu output)
- Equivalent input noise Mic In: -120 dBu / DI In: -94 dBu
- Input impedance Mic In: 200 Ohm / DI In: 1.1 MOhm (unbalanced)
- Max. Output level: +26 dBu
- Output impedance: 600 ohms
- 4 Inputs: XLR (balanced)
- 2 Inputs: jack (unbalanced)
- 4 Inputs: XLR and jack (balanced)
- External power supply
- Height: 1 U
- Width: 19"
- Depth: 178 mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg
Further Information
Channels | 4 |
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Number of microphone inputs | 4 |
Instrument input | Yes |
Tubes | No |
Compressor/Limiter | No |
Equalizer | No |
De-Esser | No |
Phantom power | Yes |
Phase Reverse | Yes |
External effect loops | No |
Analogue Outputs | XLR, jack |
Digitale Outputs | - |
Headphone connection | No |
Level Meter | Yes |
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