Black Lion Audio B172A | Hybrid FET/Opto Compressor
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1.779€

- Hybrid FET/Opto Compressor
- 76 & 2A-Style
- Cinemag 2A input transformer
- Chicago-wound 76 and 2A output transformer
- Specially designed Black Lion Audio T4B optoelement
Two classics in one cabinet: The B172A combines the Seventeen version of the legendary “76” FET limiter with the famous “2A” optical compressor. Whether the FET and opto compressor are used individually or in series, the B172A impresses with its incredible sound and versatility. The B172A’s Dual Mono Link makes it easy to route the signal through circuits 17 and 2A in any order. The dual mono link of the B172A makes it easy to route the signal through circuits 17 and 2A in any order.
- FET/ Opto Compressor
- Mic/ Line XLR + TRS inputs and outputs
- A/B, B/A and independent signal routing switchable
- High-quality signal path and power decoupling capacitors
- Link function
- 2U 19″

FET/ Opto Compressor
Great care was taken in selecting the best transformers for each circuit. The unit is equipped with a Cinemag input transformer on the 2A side and BLA’s own Chicago-wound output transformers in both circuits. In addition, high-quality signal path and decoupling capacitors are installed.
The unit is equipped with a Cinemag input transformer on the 2A side and BLA’s own Chicago-wound output transformers in both circuits.
The possibilities of the parameters of both compressors look as follows:
- 17:
- Attack: continuously variable from 20 µS to 800 µS
- Release: infinitely variable from 50mS to 800mS
- Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
- 2A
- Attack: Dictated by T4BLA
- Release: Dictated by T4BLA
- Compressor or Limiter
Color | Black |
---|---|
Channels | Dual-Mono |
Connections | sym. Jack, XLR |
Format | 19inch |
Rack Units (RU) | 2 |
Manufacturer | Black Lion Audio |
Tube | No, Yes |
Compressor Type | FET, Opto |
Recall - Remote | No |
Signal Level | Line Level |
Preferred application | Mixing, Recording |
Sends | No |
Returns | No |
Stereo Link Option | Yes |
Sidechain Int | No |
Sidechain Ext | No |
Mix Dry/Wet | No |
Stepped Potentiometers | No |
Style | 1176, LA-2A |
Product safety
Manufacturer information
RAD Distribution
180 Carpenter Avenue Middletown
NY 10940, USA
+1 845-378-1189
Person responsible for the EU
Audiowerk e.K.
Schulstraße 30
55595 Hargesheim
Deutschland
[email protected]
(Importeur und Zulieferer für Herstellerprodukte bei Audiosteps)
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