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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
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Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
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Microphone: +1 dBu maximum
DI: +18 dBu maximum
Microphone: +12 to +70 dB
DI: Up to +25 dB
Microphone: 200Ohms
DI: 1.1M Ohms
48V, selectable
180deg., selectable
Switchable on 2 channels
4x gain knobs
4x output knobs
2x Hi-Z selectors
4x phantom power selectors
4x polarity-reverse selectors
Microphone: 4x XLR
DI: 2x 1/4", phone type
Microphone: -105 dBu
DI: -100 dBu
Microphone at +4 dBu Output:
0.04% at +8 dBu
0.05% at +25 dBu
0.06% at +40 dBu
0.08% at +55 dBu
0.21% at +66 dBu
DI at +4 dBu Output:
0.021% at +10 dBu
0.016% at +20 dBu
Microphone: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (1 kHz, 150Ohms source, unweighted)
DI: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (1 kHz, 600Ohms source, unweighted)
+28 dBu maximum
600Ohms
4x XLR
4x 1/4"
2 RU
713541493490
You'll discover unparalleled audio fidelity with the B173 Quad 4-Channel Preamp, a state-of-the-art addition to Black Lion Audio's acclaimed lineup. This preamp isn't merely a replication; it's a reimagining of the iconic 1073-style gain, tailored for the contemporary audio professional. Encased in a sleek 2 RU chassis, the B173 Quad is the epitome of high-quality, professional, durable, versatile, and reliable studio equipment.
Experience the fusion of vintage allure and modern engineering as the B173 Quad's enhanced gain stage delivers a substantial 70dB of clean gain, reducing noise and distortion for pristine sound quality. The integration of premium Cinemag input and output transformers ensures your audio remains smooth and warm, preserving the soul of your music.
The B173 Quad's versatility shines with dual front panel DI inputs, offering a harmonically rich tone that will breathe life into guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers. With stepped input gain and variable output attenuation, you gain precise control over transformer saturation, allowing you to sculpt your sound with finesse.
Monitoring your levels is effortless, thanks to the detailed metering on all four channels, ensuring your output signal is optimally hitting the parallel TRS/XLR outputs. An external power supply is thoughtfully included to minimize noise interference, ensuring that your tracks remain impeccably clear.
Whether you're recording multiple instruments in a studio session or managing live sound, the B173 Quad's array of XLR and 1/4" inputs, coupled with switchable phantom power, provides the flexibility and reliability needed to capture high-fidelity audio across a diverse range of sources.
Choose the B173 Quad 4-Channel Preamp for its exceptional channel capacity and input versatility, and elevate your audio production to professional heights with this robust and refined piece of equipment.