Black Lion Audio B12A MKII 500 Pre

Product Description

The Black Lion B12A MkII 500 is a single-channel, 500 series microphone preamp in the style of an API® 312A. It features a CineMag input transformer, an Edcor output transformer, a Hi-Z input, phantom power, pad, and phase. Its plentiful, low-noise gain makes it easy to use with a wide range of microphones in live, broadcast, and studio environments. Its ultra-punchy, detailed Hi-Z input is perfect for capturing keyboards, synthesizers, and drum machines. It’s the ideal companion to pillowy, fat sounds, and will liven up a mix with an undeniable energy!

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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): -120dB
• THD+N:
  • .01% @ +26dB Gain
  • .011% @ +40dB Gain
  • .049% @ +60dB Gain
  • .15% @ +70dB Gain
• Bandwidth (1kHz, 150Ω source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz

D.I. Section

• Max D.I. Input Level: +18dBu
• Input Impedance: 500kΩ
• Pad: none
• Gain: +10dB to +53dB
• Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -94dB
• THD+N:
  • .008% @ +10dB Gain
  • .01% @ +25dB Gain
  • .03% @ +40dB Gain
  • .15% @ +53dB Gain
• Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz

Output Section

• Max Output Level: +28dBu
• Output Impedance: 600Ω
• Power Supply: +/- 15v (lunchbox® supply)
• Product Dimensions: 1.5” x 6.5” x 5.25”
• Product Weight: .8 lbs
• Shipping Dimensions: 13” x 11” x 5”
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 lbs