Chicago-based Black Lion Audio has announced the availability of Auteur DT – a versatile single channel preamp/DI box to suit single-channel recording needs. The unit features 48v, phase, pad and Hi-Z switches together with a VU meter display.
The press release says…
Thanks to the front panel-positioned large, easy-grip control knob putting 60dB of Chicago console-style gain within easy reach alongside a 1/4” input, together with a rear-panel-positioned XLR MIC INPUT, Auteur DT will accurately capture and enhance anything anyone throws at it — from the crackling snap of a well-tuned snare to the thunder, resonance, and decay of a Seventies acrylic kick drum getting hit hard!
How about adding heat and texture to synths and mix-penetrating presence to vocals? It is fair to say that anything anyone plugs into Auteur DT will simply sound better coming out of it. Effectively existing to capture every bit of sweat equity that goes into making its user’s recordings what they deserve to be should surely come as little surprise since bringing out the fully polished potential of final product provides inspiration for everything Black Lion Audio makes.
More than just a preamp, Auteur DT does not care what its user plays — be it electric guitar, bass, baritone, viola, or whatever — as anything plugged into it sounds weighty, detailed, harmonically rich, and, above all, clean.
The tough-as-nails brushed black aluminum chassis bookended by organic, vintage-style varnished maple side panels are indicative of Auteur DT being sturdily built for comfort, usability, and lasting performance. It is, of course, what is on the inside that counts — and Auteur DT does not disappoint in that regard, being built around a robust US-made transformer combined with cherry-picked Nichicon and Vishay capacitors to ensure premium sound quality, long life, and low noise.
Key Features
Vintage-vibe desktop preamp that’s perfect for capturing all of your performance details
Modern IC-based front-end for fast and transparent sound
Vintage-inspired transformer-coupled output-stage with USA made transformer for massive, colorful sound
XLR mic and 1/4” Hi-Z (Instrument) inputs; 1/4 TRS Out
Positive locking led indicator buttons: phantom power, phase inversion, pad, and Hi-Z toggle
60dB of gain
Backlit classic style VU meter
Balanced TRS line output
Brushed black aluminum chassis, framed with vintage-style translucent maple side panels
Pricing & Availability
Auteur DT is available to purchase through Black Lion Audio’s global network of dealers/distributors with a MAP of $259.00 USD and an SSP of €259.00 EUR (excluding VAT).