Black Lion Audio Seventeen – FET limiter inspired by UREI 1176, designed with Tobias Lindell. Delivers aggressive compression with mid-forward character, Cinemag transformers, and low noise. Added wet/dry mix for parallel compression and stereo link. Ideal for vocals, guitars, and drums, with vintage PCB and 1% components. Hand-calibrated in USA.
The device excels in detail, harmonics, and flexibility, without tone compromises.
MAIN FEATURES
- Redesigned IC front-end for detail and nuance
- Custom Cinemag transformers (UTC input, Reichenbach output)
- Wet/dry mix for parallel compression
- Stereo link via RCA
- All-buttons mode for limiting
- Attack: 20–800 µs, Release: 50–1200 ms
- Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, combinations
- Low power draw, Nichicon capacitors
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: FET compressor/limiter, 2U rack
- Channels: Mono (stereo link)
- Inputs/Outputs: XLR balanced
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Max Gain: +30 dB
- THD+N: <0.05% @ 1 kHz
- Power: 115/230V AC
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 482 x 89 x 203 mm
- Weight: 5 kg
- Included: Power supply, manual






