{"product_id":"auteur-8dat","title":"Black Lion Audio - Auteur 8DAT *SHIPPING SOON*","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eESTIMATED SHIPPING TIME: JULY 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e8-Channel Mic Preamp \u0026amp; ADAT Expander with Macro-MMC Clocking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eBlack Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT\u003c\/b\u003e is the most comprehensive Auteur series preamp to date, offering eight channels of boutique \"Chicago-style\" preamplification in a rugged 2U chassis. Designed for engineers who demand both modern clarity and vintage character, the 8DAT combines a lightning-fast IC-based front-end with USA-made \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"327\"\u003eCinemag transformer-coupled outputs\u003c\/b\u003e. The result is a preamp that captures the transparent snap of American designs with the musical saturation and weight of classic British consoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eMore than just a preamp, the 8DAT serves as a high-fidelity studio centerpiece. It features elite 24-bit\/192kHz conversion and ADAT connectivity, allowing you to instantly add eight channels of premium I\/O to your existing interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Gold Standard in Clocking and Conversion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eBlack Lion Audio built its reputation on hot-rodding digital gear, and that expertise is baked into the Auteur 8DAT. It features the same crystal-clear converters found in the Revolution series and utilizes patented \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003eMacro-MMC clocking\u003c\/b\u003e. This ultra-low jitter technology ensures that your entire digital rig stays in perfect sync, minimizing phase distortion and preserving the high-end detail of your transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlexible Routing for the Modern Studio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe 8DAT is built to integrate seamlessly with your outboard hardware. In addition to standard XLR outputs, it features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eDB25 Send and Return inserts\u003c\/b\u003e for all eight channels. These connections allow for easy A\/B testing of hardware processors or can be used as \"mults\" for parallel processing and complex signal routing. Front-mounted Hi-Z inputs also make it a breeze to track guitars, basses, and synthesizers without reaching behind your rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBoutique Engineering, Rack-Ready Build\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTrue to Black Lion’s \"modded out of the box\" philosophy, the 8DAT uses a component-sourcing list usually reserved for custom boutique builds. 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