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BR10 4U Rack and PSU with Black Series EQ - Mic Pre and Opto Compressor - B Stock

The Audient BR-10 is fitted with 3 Black Series modules to give you a stunning channel strip - perfect as a front end to any DAW. The integrated rear connector panel allows the modules to be freely installed in a sequence that suits the user s requirement. Power to the Black Rack is provided via the external Black PSU power supply.

Complete with 7 Blank panels

Audient Black Series – Preamp Module

The Audient Black Pre features transformer-balanced mic and line inputs and a discrete, single-ended Class A signal path. A front panel mounted 1/4" jack is provided for the high-impedance instrument/digital input box.

The microphone preamp has separate switched gain controls for the mic and line inputs, as well as a 10dB-range fine trim gain control. A continuously variable, 12db/octave high-pass filter, polarity switch, 48V phantom power and peak level indication via a 12 segment LED display are also provided. The proprietary HMX control adds musically relevant harmonics, providing a character reminiscent of classic vacuum tube designs.

Audient Black Pre Microphone Preamp Features:

Discrete Class A circuitry
Transformer-balanced mic and line inputs and unbalanced Instrument/DI
HMX Harmonic Sculpting feature
Variable high-pass filter
Polarity invert switch
12-segment display

Black Series – 4 Band EQ Module

The Audient Black EQ features switched frequency, Enhanced Slope high-frequency and low-frequency shelving controls, a switched frequency (1.5kHz/3kHz) Presence/Absence band, and a sweep frequency Lo Mid band. The Lo Mid and Presence/Absence bands can be switched between reciprocal and Constant Q modes to allow either wide band equalization or wide-band boost with narrow-band cut (notching) characteristics.

The Overtone function adds a low-frequency band-specific harmonic coloration to the signal path, adding definition to the low frequencies while letting the high-end frequencies pass through uncolored and pure. The Glo function adds a side chain compression path to the low-frequency band to dynamically tighten or thicken the bass content. The 3-position Tilt switch provides a subtle change to the tonal balance by gently sloping the overall frequency response. The effect on the tonal balance is to lighten or darken an otherwise well-equalized balance.

Audient Black EQ Equalizer Features:

Discrete Class-A circuitry 4-band EQ
Transformer-balanced input
Enhanced Slope HF/LF shelving, Hi Mid Presence/Absence, sweep Lo Mid
Overtone – LF band specific harmonic enhancement
Glo – LF band specific dynamic equalization
Tilt – shifts overall tonal balance around 1kHz

 

Black Series – Optical Compressor Module

The Audient Black Compressor features the unique Overcomp function that allows a large amount of pre-compression to be added to the signal, with some stunning results possible where an increase in the “energy” of the signal is desired. The Smooth function switches the side chain characteristic into a dual mode where a relatively slow RMS sensing circuit allows a gentle levelling of the signal while a peak sensing stage pulls down any peaks that pass through. Gain reduction or output level can be monitored via the VU meter at the top of the module and a link mode allows 2 or more Black Comp modules to form a stereo or multi channel compressor/ limiter.

Audient Black Compressor features:

Class A, transformer balanced optical compressor/ limiter
Overcomp function allows a large amount of pre-compression to be added
Smooth function switches the side chain characteristic into dual mode
Link mode allows 2 or more Black Comp modules to be connected