Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT

The Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT packs eight channels of boutique, world-class amplification and elite digital conversion into a sleek 2U rack space. Whether you are tracking a full drum kit or a live band, the Auteur 8DAT delivers the perfect blend of modern clarity, transparency, and warmth, instantly elevating your entire recording rig. Key Benefits The Best of Both Worlds: Auteur preamps use a unique hybrid design. The fast, IC-based front end captures every crisp detail and sharp transient, while the custom Cinemag transformers on the back end add fat, colourful saturation. Massive ADAT Expansion: Effortlessly add 8 premium analog channels to your existing setup to instantly upgrade your studio's inputs. Hardware Integration Made Easy: Featuring DB25 Send and Return inserts, you can patch in your favourite hardware compressors and EQs with ease. Jitter-Free Macro-MMC Clocking: Built on Black Lion’s legendary history of boutique audio modifications, the patented internal clock ensures ultra-low jitter. This minimises phase distortions that can muddy highs and dull your transients. Audiophile-Grade Components: Inside, you'll find premium Vishay, Nichicon, and Wima capacitors alongside fully decoupled, balanced I/O. Key Features 8-channel Auteur preamp / Word Clock with ADAT. Add 8 channels of Auteur tone to your ADAT-compatible interface with detailed, high-end conversion. 8 versatile, Cinemag transformer-equipped Auteur preamps deliver clean, fast transient response at low gain settings and add heft and color when driven. 8 front-mounted Hi-Z/Line inputs for line-level devices and guitars/basses. 8 Send/Returns over DB25 let you connect a rack full of hardware processing; sends double as mults. Independent +48v, polarity, 10 dB pad, and insert control per input. Incredible internal clocking featuring patented Macro-MMC technology with BNC I/O. High-end Vishay, Nichicon, and Wima capacitors, and high-end ICs for low noise. All inputs and outputs are fully decoupled and balanced in a manner only found in the most premium audio equipment available. Technical Specifications Digital Internal sample rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz Bit depth: 24 bit Digital reference level: +16 dBu = 0 dBFS Input Type: XLR Female, Balanced Mic Input Gain Range: +10 to +66 dB Phantom power: +48v Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ± .1 dBu THD+N: .003% Noise Floor: -90 dBu Max Input Level: +19 dBu Hi-Z Input Type: ¼" TRS Female Hi-Z DI Input Gain Range: +10 to 65 dB Line Inputs Type: ¼" TRS Female Line Input Gain Range: -6 to +50 dB Max Input Level: +16 dBu Digital Reference Level: +16 dBu = 0 dBFS Line Outputs Type: XLR Male, balanced / DB25 Max output level: +29 dBu Power Line Voltages: ± 21 volts Amperage: 1.52 amps Physical Weight: 13 lbs Width: 19” (483 mm) Height: 3.4” (86 mm) Length: 9” (229 mm)