The Black Lion Audio Story
Back in the 2000s, a small group of creative engineers in Chicago started modifying high-end recording gear, achieving results so spectacular that, within a few years, major record labels and engineers from LA to NY and Nashville — many with Grammy and Academy Awards under their belts — wanted mods for their own gear. Spurred on by this success, they decided to set up shop in 2006. The result was Black Lion Audio, and they’ve been raising the standard of studio sound quality ever since. Today, platinum-selling artists including Maroon 5, Metallica, George Strait, Beyonce, and Rod Stewart swear by Black Lion Audio, as do many of the top commercial media production houses across the US. Once you hear Black Lion Audio for yourself, you’ll be sure to love their gear, too.
The Original Mod-Fathers
To those in the know, the “BLA Modified” badge on an audio interface or mic pre means elevated performance and sound quality. That’s no accident; the Black Lion Audio team built its sterling reputation modifying popular music production gear for incredibly discerning customers, taking the world’s top DAW platforms to a whole new level. With decades of experience tweaking the best gear in the industry — swapping transformers, replacing digital clocks, and more — they take already excellent equipment and turn it into a boutique-quality creation.
Interfaces Informed by a Rich History of Modding
Black Lion Audio’s Revolution interfaces are heavily informed by decades of experience modifying top audio interfaces and making them perform well beyond their original specifications. With a focus on quality above all else — regarding both audio clarity and robust build — a Revolution interface is ready to level up your recordings for years to come. Considering Black Lion Audio’s history with modifications, it’s not unusual for a customer to ask if mods are available for Revolution interfaces. Their response? It’s already modded out of the box. Quite simply, Revolution interfaces are the culmination of a lifetime spent elbow-deep in interface circuitry.
The Very Best Power-filtering Solutions
Audio interfaces aren’t the only product category heavily informed by Black Lion Audio’s lifetime of modding. The same experience has also inspired the design of their PG-series power conditioners. With models that filter out, on average, 99.7% of noise, they’ll help keep your productions free of the sonic artifacts imposed by spotty power. And for peace of mind, they’ll keep your gear protected from unexpected, dangerous power surges.
A Preamp to Suit Any Studio
Black Lion Audio offers a preamp to suit any studio or project. Classic American and British preamp designs are represented by the B12A and B173 lines, respectively. For a versatile sound that’s amazing on everything you throw at it, Black Lion Audio also offers the Auteur series. Delivering the best of both preamp worlds, it combines the fast attack of American-style circuits with the warmth and color of British preamps when pushed. Of course, preamps aren’t just for microphones. Many of Black Lion Audio’s preamp offerings double as line-level preamps, DI boxes, or both, suitable for adding weight and color to guitars, keyboards, samplers, and beyond.
Classic Hot-rodded Compressors
With so many successful mods to their credit, the team at Black Lion Audio set their sights on creating a line of boutique compressors, and the results are stunning. Offering the perfect blend of classic design and modern innovation, models such as the Bluey and Seventeen FET compressors were instant hits with lifelong music producers. Both models offer vintage-style topologies with top-shelf components, including CineMag input transformers, premium IC front ends, and more.