The Auteur MKII 500 is one of the most “bang for your buck” 500-series preamps in existence! You get all of the sound of the 1⁄2 rack version, but with the addition of a Hi-Z input! It features an ultra-fast input stage that captures lots of detail and nuance, and a signal path transformer that adds some “beef” on the way out. Once you hear the Auteur MKII 500, you’ll want to load your 500 rack full of ‘em!
- GAIN: clockwise rotation yields an increase in input signal amplitude, counterclockwise rotation yields a decrease in input signal amplitude
- 48v: engage to turn phantom power on, disengage to turn phantom power off
- PHASE (Ø): engage to adjust input signal polarity by 180°, disengage to leave input signal polarity unchanged
- PAD: engage to reduce input signal amplitude by 13dBu, disengage to leave input signal amplitude unchanged
- Hi-Z: engage to use front panel Hi-Z IN as preamp source, disengage to use 500 rack XLR input as preamp source
Product Link: https://www.blacklionaudio.com/store/500-series-racks/auteur-mkii-500-mic-pre
Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500 Mic Pre
Mic Section
- Max Microphone Input Level: +1dBu
- Input Impedance: 6000Ω
- Pad: 13dBu
- Gain (no pad): +16dB to +67dB
- Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -108dBu
- THD+N (@ +4dBu output):
- .0046% @ +12dBu Gain
- .0064% @ +24dBu Gain
- .012% @ +32dBu Gain
- .028% @ +40dBu Gain
- .085% @ +50dBu Gain
- .3% @ +62dBu Gain
- Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz
D.I. Section
- Max D.I. Input Level: +18dBu
- Input Impedance Balanced: 2.2MΩ
- Input Impedance Unbalanced: 1.1MΩ
- Pad: 13dBu
- Gain: +16dB to +67dB
- Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -82dB
- THD+N (@ +4dBu output):
- .007% @ +12dBu
- .11% @ +40dBu
- Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz
Output Section:
- Max Output Level: +28dBu
- Output Impedance: 600Ω
Power Supply: +/- 15v from 500 series rack
Product Dimensions: 1.5” x 6.5” x 5.25”
Product Weight: .8 lbs
Prices are inclusive of Singapore GST.
Contact us directly for international purchases via email at eugene@theaudiotonic.com