THE HISTORY OF THE 1176
Black Lion Audio - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Black Lion Audio? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Level-Loc is Back: Shure Revives the Legend with Black Lion Audio & Korneff Audio
22 Jan · The classic from the 1960s, the Shure Level-Loc, is making a comeback as a modern plugin and hardware solution. Black Lion & Korneff Audio make it possible!
Meet the new Black Lion Audio PBR LIT Patchbays with LED Displays
15 Jan · The Black Lion Audio PBR LIT Patchbays include a 48-point TRS model for home studios and a 96-point bantam jack model for pro setups.
LEVELING AMPLIFIERS
Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?
02 Dec 2024 · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.
Black Lion Audio Intros the Revolution 14×16 USB-C Audio Interface
21 Oct 2024 · The Black Lion Audio Revolution 14x16 USB-C audio interface boasts Auteur preamps, flexible monitoring, and plenty of good ideas. Now ready for pre-order!
1176 ALTERNATIVES
The Best 1176 Alternatives for your Home Studio
22 Aug 2024 · Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.
ROCK VOCAL CHAIN
The Best Vocal Chain for Rock: 5 Core Elements
21 Aug 2024 · What does it take to build the best vocal chain for rock recording? We find out which elements can help you produce the perfect rock vocal.
AUDIO ESSENTIALS
Audio Essentials Deals: Get up to 50% off with these 5 offers
14 Aug 2024 · This week, our Audio Essentials Deals selection gives you the opportunity to save up to 50% on accessories and peripherals for your studio.
Expand your horizons with the Black Lion Audio Revolution EXP
31 Oct 2023 · The Black Lion Audio Revolution EXP is a new ADAT expansion interface with 8 channels of analogue I/O and Black Lion's Macro-MMC clocking.
Black Lion Audio introduces the Revolution 6×6 USB-C Audio Interface
11 Oct 2023 · The Black Lion Audio Revolution 6x6 audio interface builds on the 2x2 but adds versatile digital I/O for music production and content creation.
Black Lion redesigns the Seventeen for 500-series
16 May 2023 · Classic sensibility meets modern utility with the Black Lion Audio Seventeen 500, with 1176-style compression in a 500-series module.
We meet the Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 vintage-style FET compressor
09 Feb 2023 · We check out the Black Lion Audio Bluey 500: A recreation of Chris Lord-Alge's modified 1176LN is now available for the 500-series format.
Black Lion Audio Auteur MKIII: 2-Channel Transformer-Coupled Microphone Preamp
02 Feb 2022 · Reaching its third revision, the Auteur is a whole lot of mic preamp that fits on your desk and costs USD 419.
NAMM 2021: Black Lion Audio Revolution 2×2 USB audio interface
18 Jan 2021 · Black Lion Audio has announced the first audio interface of its own making. What makes the BLA Revolution 2x2 USB-C audio interface revolutionary?
BLA B173 & B12A – British and American-style boutique pres in half-rack size
01 Oct 2020 · Claimed to be the most portable of their kind, Black Lion Audio's B173 and B12A are a pair of reasonably priced British and American-style boutique preamps in half-rack size.
Black Lion Audio remakes Chris Lord-Alge’s “Bluey” 1176 in hardware
20 Feb 2020 · Black Lion Audio's latest Bluey FET compressor recreates a modified “Blue Stripe” owned by Chris Lord-Alge based on the 1176; the company also debuts Eighteen, a new hardware channel strip. Tasty.
Black Lion Audio Eighteen: Mic preamp and program EQ with a Melcor vibe
16 Oct 2019 · Black Lion Audio has introduced the Eighteen microphone preamp and passive program equalizer. BLA says that the Eighteen channel strip is "an homage to the classic Melcor sound".