Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT - 8-Channel Auteur Preamp / Word Clock with ADAT
The Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT is a powerful 8-channel mic preamp and word clock solution in a compact 2U rackmount format. Building on the acclaimed Auteur preamp design, it adds high-end ADAT output, DB25 send/return connections, and patented Macro-MMC clocking technology. With Cinemag transformers, detailed conversion, and versatile routing, the Auteur 8DAT delivers clean, fast transients at low gain and rich, colorful saturation when driven — perfect for expanding your ADAT interface with premium preamp tone and rock-solid synchronization.
8 Channels of Versatile Auteur Preamps
Each of the 8 channels features the signature Auteur sound: a transparent, IC-based front end with fast transient response and a fat, colorful Cinemag transformer output stage. Independent +48V phantom, polarity reverse, -10 dB pad, and insert switching per channel provide complete control. Front-panel Hi-Z/Line inputs make it easy to record guitars, basses, and line-level sources directly.
Advanced Routing & Clocking
Eight DB25 send/return connections allow integration of external processors with easy A/B testing via ADAT outputs. The sends also double as mults for parallel processing or mid-side setups. Patented Macro-MMC clocking ensures ultra-low jitter and perfect sync across your entire rig, with BNC word clock I/O for flexible clocking options.
Key Features of the Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT
- 8-channel Auteur preamp with ADAT and word clock
- Cinemag transformer-equipped preamps for clean detail and rich saturation
- 8 front-panel Hi-Z/Line inputs
- 8 DB25 send/return connections (mults for parallel processing)
- Independent +48V, polarity, pad, and insert per channel
- Patented Macro-MMC clocking with BNC I/O
- High-end Vishay, Nichicon, and Wima components for low noise
- Fully decoupled and balanced analog I/O
- 8-stage LED metering on all channels
Technical Specifications
- Digital Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Bit Depth: 24-bit
- Mic Input Gain Range: +10 dB to +66 dB
- Hi-Z / Line Input Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB / -6 dB to +50 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
- THD+N: 0.003%
- Noise Floor: -90 dBu
- Max Input Level: +19 dBu (mic), +16 dBu (line)
- Max Output Level: +29 dBu
- Power: ±21 V rails, 1.52 A
- Dimensions: 19" × 3.4" × 9" (483 × 86 × 229 mm)
- Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
