Black Lion Audio B173 Quad
The B173 Quad (four channel mic pre) packs a massive punch, delivering the muscular lows, assertive mids, and glossy highs characteristic of a vintage 1073 in a budget-friendly 2RU unit. The B173 Quad features high-end parts and discrete Class A circuitry with transformer-coupled input and output stages. With 70dB of gain on tap, the B173 Quad serves up heaping portions of low-noise headroom. Now you'll finally be able to use your low-output ribbon mics on quiet sources! The B173 Quad imparts a bold sonic assertiveness that beefs up any signal you pass through it.
- 4-channel preamp with USA CineMag input and output transformers
- Designed and assembled in the USA
- Bandwidth (1kHz, 150Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz–30kHz
- 70dB of gain handles any type of microphone, including low-output ribbons
- Per-channel gain and output controls, phantom power, polarity reverse
- DI input and hi-Z switch on channels 1 and 2
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Black Lion Audio B173 Quad
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