The Black Lion Audio Revolution 14x16 is a 1U rack-mountable, class-compliant 14-in / 16-out USB-C audio interface and master word clock built for professional studio control.
Key Features
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Preamps: Features 2 Cinemag transformer-coupled Auteur preamps on Channels 1 and 2 for analog warmth, plus 2 transparent Revolution preamps on Channels 3 and 4.
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I/O & Expansion: Equips 4 mic/instrument inputs, 4 switchable insert/returns, 2 secondary line outputs, 8x8 ADAT optical I/O, S/PDIF, and BNC word clock I/O.
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Macro-MMC Clocking: Patented ultra-low-jitter clocking for precise AD/DA conversion and external gear synchronization.
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Monitoring: Includes 3 high-power headphone outputs with Mix Edit for custom low-latency mixes, plus mono-summable main outputs.
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BLA Mixer Software: Standalone matrix application featuring Simple and Advanced modes, zero-latency direct hardware monitoring, and 4 virtual loopback channels.
Technical Specifications
Microphone Inputs
| Parameter |
Auteur Preamps (Channels 1 & 2) |
Revolution Preamps (Channels 3 & 4) |
| Input Impedance |
6.1 kΩ |
2.08 kΩ |
| Max Input Level (Gain Min) |
+6.487 dBu |
+8.116 dBu |
| Max Input Level (Gain Max) |
-53.513 dBu |
-46.54 dBu |
| Frequency Response (Gain Min) |
±0.052 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
±0.021 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
| Frequency Response (Gain Max) |
±0.143 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
±0.022 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
| THD + N (@ 1 kHz, Gain Min) |
0.0023653% |
0.0010273% |
| SNR (@ 1 kHz, A-Weighted) |
111.263 dB |
107.975 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A-Weighted) |
106.998 dB |
111.010 dB |
| Crosstalk |
-90.991 dB |
-90.991 dB |
Line & Instrument Inputs
| Parameter |
Line Input |
Instrument Input |
| Input Impedance |
20 kΩ |
1 MΩ |
| Max Input Level / Gain Range |
+16.2 dBu (Max Input) |
59.2415 (Gain Range) |
| Frequency Response |
±0.025 dB |
±0.051 dB |
| THD + N |
0.00187% |
0.00491% |
| Dynamic Range |
111.412 dB |
106.135 dB |
| Crosstalk |
-117.026 dB |
-98.017 dB |
Line & Headphone Outputs
| Parameter |
Main Outputs |
Outputs 3 & 4 |
Headphone Outputs |
| Output Impedance |
47 Ω |
200 Ω |
20 Ω |
| Max Output Level |
+16 dBu |
+16 dBu |
2.652 Vrms |
| Frequency Response |
±0.095 dBu |
±0.095 dBu |
±0.116 dB |
| THD + N |
0.00081% |
0.00081% |
N/A |
| Dynamic Range |
109.225 dB |
109.225 dB |
N/A |
Bundled Software
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DAW & Calibration: Fender Studio Pro (6-month pass), Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones (90-day trial).
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Plugins: Audified GK Amplification 3 LE, Audified Mixchecker, Psychic Modulation EchoMelt3.
