Black lion audio B173 Quad
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Preamp
The Black Lion B173 Quad captures the essence of vintage sound with powerful lows, assertive mids and detailed highs.
Black Lion B173 Quad highlights
- 1073 preamp-inspired sound signature with high gain.
- Cinemag input and output transformers for optimum sound quality.
- Variable output attenuation to adjust transformer saturation.
- Front-panel D.I. on channels 1 and 2 for greater flexibility.
- Notched input gain for precise adjustment.
- Integrated 48V phantom power and phase inversion.
Key features of the Black Lion B173 Quad
Legendary sound "Made in England
Inspired by the legendary British 1073 preamp, the B173 Quad delivers a warm, detailed sound ideal for studio recording.
High-end components
Featuring discrete Class A circuitry and transformer-coupled stages, it guarantees exceptional sonic purity.
Power and precision
With 70 dB gain and low noise floor, it makes full use of ribbon mics and weak sources.
Attenuation and saturation
Adjust transformer saturation with variable output attenuation for more color or transparency.
Total control
Take advantage of notched input gain for precise adjustment and 48V phantom power for your condenser mics.
Ideal for the studio
Designed in 19" rack format, the B173 Quad fits perfectly into your professional setup.
Expert advice
- Faithful vintage sound with natural warmth.
- Perfect for vocal and instrument recordings requiring characteristic grain.
Technical sheet
- Type of preamp Transistor
- Type
- Classic 1073 preamplifier
- Gain
- 70 dB
- Design
- Class A discrete circuit
- Transformers
- Cinemag input/output
- Channels
- 2 channels with additional DI input
- Phantom power
- 48 V switchable per channel
- Max. input level
- Microphone: +1 dBu
- DI: +18 dBu
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 30 kHz
- Mic input gain
- 12 to 70 dB adjustable in steps
- Phase inversion
- Yes, switchable
- Harmonic distortion (THD+N)
- Mic: 0.02% (+45 dB gain, +4 dBu output)
- DI: 0.03% (+25 dB gain, +4 dBu output)
- Input noise level
- Microphone: -105 dBu
- DI: -100 dBu
- Input impedances
- Microphone: 200 Ohm
- DI: 1.1 MOhm (unbalanced)
- Max. output level
- +28 dBu
- Output impedance
- 600 Ohm
- Connection
- 4 balanced XLR inputs
- 2 unbalanced 6.3 mm jack instrument inputs
- 4 balanced XLR and jack outputs
- Power supply
- External
- Rack format
- 2U, 19"
- Dimensions
- Depth 178 mm
- Weight
- 3.7 kg