Black Lion Audio Eighteen Channel Strip / Microphone Preamp

Because Black Lion Audio is renowned for its superior craftsmanship, the Eighteen Channel Strip/Microphone Preamp stands as a testament to their commitment to quality and innovation. This high-quality, professional-grade preamplifier is more than just a clone of vintage channel strips; it's a tribute to the classic designs that have shaped the audio industry.

The Eighteen features a vintage-inspired preamplifier, complete with Cinemag transformers and two BLA1831 discrete op-amps, delivering a creamy yet punchy response that adds a touch of nostalgia to your recordings. This durable and versatile preamplifier is designed to provide the best of vintage vibes, ensuring a unique and captivating audio experience.

The passive program EQ, equipped with a custom Cinemag inductor, is an original passive inductor-based equalizer that offers exceptional flexibility and a noise floor comparable to modern equipment. This reliable equalizer is sure to impress, packing all the vibe of your favorite program-style EQs into a compact, easy-to-use format.

The Eighteen doesn't stop impressing there. It also features a custom-wound Cinemag transformer for the output, along with output gain control for pushing the unit into pure overdriven-bliss. This allows for a wider range of sound manipulation, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking to add a unique touch to their recordings.

Each unit is meticulously designed, engineered, assembled, and tested by hand in the USA, ensuring that every Eighteen Channel Strip/Microphone Preamp upholds Black Lion Audio's reputation for producing reliable, high-quality audio equipment. With its blend of vintage charm and modern functionality, the Eighteen is a testament to Black Lion Audio's commitment to innovation and quality.