
Black Lion Audio Auteur DT Desktop Preamp
Black Lion Audio Auteur DT Single Channel Vintage-Vibe Desktop Preamp/DI Box
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Single Channel Preamp/DI Box
Black Lion - Auteur DT

Console vibe for your desktopThe Auteur DT is a versatile preamp/DI box is built to meet all of your single-channel recording needs. Thanks to 60 dB of Chicago console-style gain and 1/4” and XLR inputs, Auteur DT accurately captures and enhances anything you put through it, the crackling snap of a well-tuned snare, or the thunder, resonance, and decay of a hard hitting ‘70s acrylic kick drum. Add life and character to synths and mix-cutting presence to vocals. Anything you plug into the Auteur DT is sure to sound better coming out of it.
The purpose of the Auteur DT is to capture every bit of nuance that goes into your recordings, and bring out the fully polished potential of your final product, which is the inspiration behind everything Black Lion Audio makes.
1Channels
10Hz - 30kHzFrequency Response
-10dBPads
Amazing Features
• Vintage-vibe desktop preamp that’s perfect for capturing all of your performance details
• Vintage-inspired transformer-coupled output-stage with USA made transformer for massive, colorful sound
• Positive locking led indicator buttons: phantom power, phase inversion, pad, and Hi-Z toggle
• Modern IC-based front-end for fast and transparent sound
• XLR mic and 1/4” Hi-Z (Instrument) inputs; 1/4 TRS Out
More Than Just A Preamp

harmonically rich and cleanElectric guitar, bass, baritone, or viola, regardless of what you play the Auteur DT will make sure you sound your best. Auteur DT makes anything you plug into it sound full, detailed, harmonically rich, and most importantly — clean.
You will struggle to find a single-channel direct box that performs this well in its price class. Auteur DT will take into account every small detail of what makes up your tone — your technique, string gauge, fingerboard choice, and especially those beloved pickups.
Sublime Quality

Consistent PerformanceWith a robust brushed black aluminum chassis bookended by organic, vintage-style varnished maple side panels, the Auteur DT is sturdily built for comfort, usability, and long lasting performance — whilst providing a sleek aesthetic.
Of course, it’s what’s on the inside that counts — and Auteur DT features a robust USA-made transformer and carefully selected Nichicon and Vishay capacitors, ensuring premium sound quality, long life, and low noise.
The Black Lion Difference

Deep researchBefore offering their own brand of unique audio design solutions, Black Lion Audio gained its reputation as Chicago’s top audio mod-shop.
Their years of experience spent deep within audio circuits goes into every Black Lion Audio offering: judicious component selection; robust build quality, and a large dose of Chicago-style hands-on, can-do, will-do attitude.
Introducing: Auteur DT desktop preamp from Black Lion Audio

The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Preamp Type | Solid State |
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Number of Channels | 1 |
Pads | -10dB |
Analogue Inputs | 1 x XLR (back) 1 x 1/4″ TRS (front) |
Analogue Outputs | 1 x 1/4″ TRS |
Frequency Response | 10Hz-30kHz bandwidth |
Rack Spaces | None (desktop format) |
Power Source | 24V AC, 500mA power supply |
Dimensions | Width: 6“ Height: 2“ Depth: 6“ |
Weight | 2.5 lbs. |