Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500-500 Series Microphone Preamp

Fast and Beefy The Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500 Series mic preamp circuitry combines an ultra-high-speed front end and a transformer-coupled output stage. The combination, which we’ve seen from Black Lion before, delivers lots of nuance and detail, nicely balanced with a beefy, vintage-flavored assertiveness that holds its own in a mix. The Auteur MKII 500 has 67dB of gain on tap, so you can feel free to use your favorite ribbon mics on quieter sources. A DI input is provided for direct injection of electric guitars, bass, keyboards, and the like. Phantom power, polarity reverse, and a 13dB pad complete the feature set. At Sweetwater, we like the Black Lion Auteur MKII 500 a lot. It’s versatile and sounds great — and it’s a solid value. Put one or two of them in your 500 Series rack; we think you’ll be impressed.Excellent Value in a 500 Series Preamp