
Black Lion B173 Preamp
BL-B173500
Usually shipped within 2-3 working days
The B173 Neve-style preamp joins the 500-series realm with astounding confidence, featuring the same Cinemag input transformer and a plethora of other delicious internal components.
Black Lion proudly proclaim that between the B173 and B173 500, not a single feature or component is compromised.
Features:
- 500 Series format (500 series rack required for use)
- Cinemag Input Transformer
- Edcor Output Transformer
- 80dB Gain
- Hi-Z Input (passive, unbalanced)
- Phantom Power
- Phase Switch
- Output Attenuator
- Preamp and line amp circuitry found in the B173 500 is identical to the original B173
Mic Section:
- Max Microphone Input Level: +1 dBu
- Input Impedance: 200Ω
- Gain: +12dB to +80dB
- Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -103dB
- THD+N (@ +4dBu output): .072% @ +8 dBu Gain | .074% @ +29 dBu Gain | .082% @ +44 dBu Gain | .152% @ +60 dBu Gain | .709% @ +76 dBu Gain
- Bandwidth (1kHz, 150Ω source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz
- Hi-Z Section
- THD+N (@ +4dBu output): .0045% @ +10 dBu | .0076% @ +15 dBu
Output Section:
- Max Output Level: +29dBu
- Output Impedance: 600Ω
Specification:
- Power Supply: +24V provided by ultra low noise, custom power supply (500 series rack required)
- Product Dimensions: 1 .5” x 6.5” x 5.25”
- Product Weight: 1.2 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 13” x 13” x 5”
- Shipping Weight: 3 lbs
Manufacturer: Black Lion Audio