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Black Lion B12A MKII Mic Pre  From Black Lion Audio

Fast and Punchy Preamp with tons of transient detail and vintage console vibe

Black Lion Audio

Manufacturer's Description from Black Lion Audio

Inspired by the classic American rock sound of the original API® 312A, the B12A MKII delivers the high-end sound and rugged quality you’d expect from B.L.A., at an amazing price! The B12A MKII is a single-channel microphone preamp in the style of an API® 312A, and features an upgraded input transformer, higher gain, and lower noise than the original B12A. It also features an output transformer, a Hi-Z input, phantom power, pad, phase, and is housed in a 1U, 1/2 rack chassis.
 
 
 
 

FEATURES

  • Cinemag Input Transformer
  • Edcor Output Transformer
  • 70dB Gain
  • Hi-Z Input (passive, unbalanced)
  • Phantom Power
  • 18dB Pad
  • Phase Switch
  • XLR Microphone Input
  • TRS Line Output (balanced)

 

 

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Specifications

Mic Section

  • Max Microphone Input Level: +1dBu

  • Input Impedance: 200Ω

  • Pad: 18dB

  • Gain (no pad): +26dB to +70dB

  • Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -120dBu

  • THD+N (@ +4dBu output):Bandwidth (1kHz, 150Ω source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz
    • .012% @ +22 dBu
    • .013% @ +36 dBu
    • .046% @ +56 dBu
    • .145% @ +66 dBu
 

D.I. Section

  • Max D.I. Input Level: +18dBu

  • Input Impedance: 1.1MΩ

  • Pad: none

  • Gain: +10dB to +53dB

  • Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -102dB

  • THD+N (@ +4dBu output):Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz
    • .013% @ +10 dBu
    • .124% @ +36 dBu
 

Output Section

  • Max Output Level: +28dBu

  • Output Impedance: 600Ω

 

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