The Black Lion Audio Auteur MKII 500 Mono Mic Preampsingle-channel, 500 Series microphone preamplifier is for your 500 Series rack. Its ultrafast input stage and Edcor output transformer allow detailed and characterful capture of anything from vocals to drums. A front-panel 1/4" Hi-Z input makes the preamp equally ideal for electric instruments such as guitar, bass, and keyboards.

With up to 67 dB of gain available via a single knob, the Auteur MKII 500 can handle low-output ribbon mics, sensitive condensers, or standard dynamic mics. The switchable 13 dBu pad lets you easily avoid distortion when recording loud sources such as close-miked amps or instruments with active pickups. Switches are also provided for polarity and 48V phantom power.

Mic and Hi-Z Instrument Inputs    Up to 67 dB of Gain    Ultrafast Input Stage    Edcor Output Transformer    Switchable 13 dBu Pad    Polarity and Phantom Power Switches    Single Gain Knob

500 Series format (separately available 500 Series rack required)

Single channel

Ultrafast input stage

Edcor output transformer

Up to 67 dB of gain

48 VDC phantom power

Phase switch

13 dBu pad

Front-panel 1/4" Hi-Z input

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with a power adapter? If so, can it work for 110v to 220v?

A: Yes, the Rolls MP13 Mini-Mic Preamp includes the Rolls PS27s 15 Vdc 500ma 100-240VAC power adapter.

Q: 2. How much power does this draw?

A: Rolls does not specify. It is very low ()14-24 VDC. Please refer to the schematic below:a href= http://static.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/89467.pdf target= _blank http://static.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/89467.pdf/a

Q: 3. does this interface work with Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 version?

A: These headphones will be compatible with the headphone output of this interface, but due to the headphones' impedance you may need to turn the volume up higher than usual if you are not using them with a separate headphone amplifier.

Q: 4. What are the dimensions (depth) of the actual unit? Need to confirm if it will fit in my rack.

A: The dimensions of the Black Lion Audio PG-X are 19 x 1.75 x 9.8" (438 x 44 x 250 mm).

Q: 5. Does this work with a Bluetooth adapter line in signal?

A: Yes you can go from the line output of the Rolls DU30b into a bluetooth transmitter.

Q: 6. Will this work to power and amplify a condenser mic fed into a 3-way line splitter, specifically a Whirlwind SP1X3LL?

A: The Rolls MP13 is able to power a condenser mic and the output can be connected to a splitter such as the Whirlwind SP1X3LL. The MP13 however only offers 36v of phantom power and would not be recommended for mics who require a full 48v. Many mics are able to operate at a range of voltages from 9v - 52v and you should check your mics requirements before purchase.

Q: 7. Does this provide "plug in" power to the 3.5mm input jack?

A: Yes, the Rolls MP13 will supply plug-in power to the 3.5mm mic input.

Q: 8. Will this preamp boost an XLR signal a further distance than without using it? I have to cover a distance of ~300ft and am trying to assure no loss of signal.

A: The Rolls Mini-Mic Preamp is not really designed for boosting signal on a long cable run. For 300 feet, you should use high quality shielded audio cables to avoid signal loss and if you do need to increase the gain without adding noise, you might want to try the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator (B&H # CLCL1) which improves signal-to-noise ratio and improves the performance of passive microphone signals by driving stronger, cleaner signals over longer XLR cable runs.

Q: 9. Is the case metal or plastic? Any RFI suppression built in?

A: Works Great. Metal case. I used it with an ethernet adaptor and was able to send the audio signal through a schools cat5 wiring for their school PA System.

Q: 10. Which Rolls preamps are battery powered?

A: NO LO SE