Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad2

$899.00
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Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad2 4-Channel Mic Preamp - Hybrid Vintage Power

The Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad2 is a 4-channel rackmount mic preamp that combines the snappy, transparent input stage of American-style consoles with the fat, colorful output of British designs via Cinemag transformers. Inspired by Chicago's audio heritage, it delivers versatile, high-gain amplification (up to 66 dB) for drums, vocals, guitars, and more, with low noise (-92 dBu) and minimal distortion (0.003% THD+N). Ideal for studio tracking, the Quad2 includes per-channel instrument/line DIs, VU meters, and phantom power, making it a mighty, durable workhorse in a brushed black aluminum chassis.

American Snappiness, British Color

The Auteur Quad2's Chicago-style hybrid design fuses fast, detailed American preamp input with British warmth via Cinemag transformers—crank the gain for harmonic richness or keep it clean for transparency. It's a jack-of-all-trades for sources needing detail and weight, like drums or vocals, with 66 dB gain handling any mic, including ribbons and dynamics, for pristine, mix-ready tones.

Key Features of the Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad2

  • 4-channel rackmount preamp with hybrid American/British-style design
  • Up to 66 dB gain for power-hungry mics
  • Per-channel instrument/line DIs (front 1/4" jacks)
  • Analog VU metering on all channels
  • Per-channel phantom power, polarity reverse, -10 dB pad
  • XLR/TRS outputs for flexible connectivity
  • Low noise (-92 dBu) and distortion (0.003% THD+N)
  • Brushed black aluminum chassis for durability
  • Cinemag transformers for vintage color

Technical Specifications

  • Type: 4-channel mic preamp
  • Gain Range: +10 dB to +66 dB
  • Max Input Level: +19 dBu
  • Max Output Level: +29 dBu
  • Noise (20 kHz unweighted): -92 dBu
  • THD+N (1 kHz, +4 dBu): 0.003%
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.003 dBu (-3 dB)
  • EIN (150 ohm load, +66 dB gain): -112 dBu
  • Inputs: 4x XLR mic, 4x 1/4" instrument/line DI
  • Outputs: 4x XLR, 4x 1/4" TRS
  • Power: Internal PSU
  • Dimensions: 19" rackmount
  • Weight: Not specified
Our ONE WITH EVERYTHING ZEN WARRANTY extends the standard manufacturer warranty by one year, see our ZEN WARRANTY page for details.