Black lion audio B12a Quad
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Preamp
The Black Lion Audio B12A Quad is a 4-channel preamp offering all the power of the legendary American 312A sound.
Black Lion Audio B12A Quad highlights
- Powerful 312A gain for classic, punchy sound.
- Cinemag transformers on input and output for optimum sound quality.
- Front-panel D.I. inputs (channels 1 and 2) for connecting guitars, keyboards and synthesizers.
- Notched gain for precise setting recall.
- 48V phantom power, -18 dB attenuator and phase inversion for maximum flexibility.
- Compact, portable half-rack format, ideal for studio and stage.
Key features of the Black Lion Audio B12A Quad
Legendary sound
Inspired by the classic 312A preamp, the B12A Quad offers incomparable warmth and dynamics to capture every nuance of your performance.
Cinemag transformers
Cinemag input and output transformers guarantee faithful, rich and precise sound reproduction.
Front-panel D.I. inputs
Channels 1 and 2 feature D.I. inputs for direct connection of guitars, synthesizers and other instruments, for powerful, clear sound.
Precision and flexibility
With its notched gain and multiple options (-18 dB attenuator, phantom power, phase inversion), this preamp adapts to any situation.
Compact and robust
Its half-rack format makes it ideal for mobile studios and demanding setups.
Expert opinion
- Exceptional preamp quality with deep bass and crystal-clear treble.
- Ideal for recording vocals, guitars and drums with unique presence.
Technical sheet
- Type of preamp Transistor
- Design
- Classic design inspired by the 312A preamp, offering up to 70 dB of gain
- Versatility
- Ideal for recording vocals, drums, guitar and other instruments
- Circuitry
- Ultra-low noise for detailed sound reproduction
- Transformers
- Cinemag input and output transformers for optimum audio quality
- DI inputs
- inputs on channels 1 and 2
- Features per channel
- Switchable 48V phantom power
- Phase inversion
- 18 dB attenuator (microphone input)
- Audio features
- Max. input level :
- Microphone: +1 dBu
- DI: +18 dBu
- Frequency response: 10 Hz - 30 kHz
- Gain :
- Microphone: 26 to 70 dB
- DI: +10 to 53 dB
- Harmonic distortion (THD+N):
- Mic: 0.01
- DI: 0.115% (+36 dB Gain, +4 dBu output)
- Equivalent noise level:
- Mic: -120 dBu
- DI: -94 dBu
- Input impedance:
- Microphone: 200 Ω
- DI: 1.1 MΩ (unbalanced)
- Max. output level: +26 dBu
- Output impedance: 600 Ω
- Connections
- 4 XLR inputs (balanced)
- 2 x 6.3 mm jack inputs (unbalanced)
- 4 XLR and jack outputs (balanced)
- Other features
- External power supply
- Dimensions: 482 x 176 x 45 mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg