Detail 01
70 dB gain
The stated maximum gain available from the preamp.
Product detailSKU #1500000334396
Black Lion AudioB173 mkll British-Style Half-Rack Mic Pre/DI
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A portable British-style mic pre/DI with Cinemag transformers, 70 dB of gain, and hands-on saturation control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Users needing a compact mic pre/DI
- Guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers via the front-panel DI
- Users who want stepped input gain and variable output attenuation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who do not need a mic pre or DI
- Users seeking specifications beyond those stated
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cinemag input and output transformers
The unit uses Cinemag transformers at both the input and output.
Detail 03
Stepped input gain and variable output attenuation
These controls allow adjustment of transformer saturation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied data identifies it as a half-rack unit.
- 02Its front-panel DI is stated for guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers.
- 03Input gain is stepped; output attenuation is variable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the B173 mkII include a DI?
Yes. It has a front-panel DI for guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers.
02How much gain does it provide?
It provides 70 dB of gain.
03What transformers does it use?
It uses Cinemag input and output transformers.
04How is transformer saturation controlled?
With stepped input gain and variable output attenuation.
Reference
Full specifications
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