Description

The Black Lion Audio B173 MKII British Style Mic Pre is New Delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

The Black Lion Audio B173 mkII delivers classic British-style tone in a compact, road-ready half-rack chassis. Inspired by the legendary 1073 preamps, the B173 mkII captures the warmth and musicality of vintage Class A circuitry with modern reliability and clarity. Boasting Cinemag input and output transformers, the same used in the B173 Quad, this single-channel preamp offers up to 70dB of gain, making it ideal for a wide range of microphones, from dynamic to ribbon. A newly designed gain stage provides lower distortion and a cleaner signal path, while the variable output attenuator allows you to dial in transformer saturation without overloading your converters. The front-panel DI input makes it perfect for bass, guitar, synths, and keyboards, delivering harmonically rich direct tones. With phantom power, polarity reverse, and Hi-Z switching, the B173 mkII is a feature-packed solution for anyone seeking classic analogue character in a portable format. Built to last and designed to perform, it’s a must-have for studios, producers, and engineers who crave classic tone with modern flexibility.

Key Features:

• Classic British-Sound Circuitry:
  Emulates the revered 1073-style preamps with Cinemag transformers for a warm, punchy sound and up to 70dB of gain on tap.
• Advanced Tone Shaping:
  Stepped input gain and a variable output attenuator allow precise control over transformer drive and signal level.
• Versatile Front-End Design:
  Includes DI input, phantom power, polarity reverse, and Hi-Z switch, offering flexibility for a wide range of sources.

Specifications:

• Preamp Type: Solid State
• Number of Channels: 1
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Polarity Switch: Yes
• Analogue Inputs: 1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4″ (Hi-Z)
• Analogue Outputs: 1 x 1/4″ TRS
• Rack Spaces: Half-rack
• Power Source: 24V AC Adapter (included)
• Height: 1.75″
• Depth: 6.5″
• Width: 9.5″
• Weight: 3.2 lbs