The Black Lion Audio Seventeen is a single-channel, solid-state FET compressor co-designed with Tobias Lindell to provide a different interpretation of 1176-style compression for audio engineers, musicians, and producers in mobile-recording rigs and home, project, and commercial studios. It offers a blend of precision and pronounced low frequencies due to an IC-based input stage and a custom output transformer. Use it on mono sources such as a vocal or link it with a second Seventeen compressor for dynamic control of stereo signals such as drum overheads.

Standard controls including input and output levels, ratio, attack, and release are readily available. Additionally, a switchable sidechain high-pass filter, independently selectable high- and low-pass filters, and a dry/wet mix knob deliver versatile control and tonal shaping. Input and output connectivity is offered via balanced XLR 3-pin jacks.

The Seventeen was designed, engineered, assembled, and tested in the USA.

Single-Channel, Solid-State Compressor    Switchable Sidechain High-Pass Filter    Selectable High- and Low-Pass Filters    Dry/Wet Mix Control    Adjustable Attack and Release Times    Adjustable Input and Output Levels    Custom Output Transformer    Stereo Linking Available with Two Units    XLR 3-Pin I/O    Made in the USA

Single channel compressor/limiter supports stereo linking with two units

Designed in conjunction with Tobias Lindell as re-envisioning of 1176-style compression

IC-based front end delivers detail and nuance

Enhanced low frequencies via custom, made-in-Chicago output transformer

Low noise due to proprietary power decoupling

High-grade Nichicon signal capacitors

Switchable sidechain high-pass filter with five positions—Off, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 300 Hz, or 400 Hz

Selectable high-pass filter at 100 Hz

Selectable low-pass filter at 10 kHz

Dry/wet mix control for easy parallel compression

Ratio options include 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, or any combination of those

Fixed threshold with adjustable input, output, attack, and release

Classic-style VU meter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the dimensions (depth) of the actual unit? Need to confirm if it will fit in my rack.

A: The dimensions of the Black Lion Audio PG-X are 19 x 1.75 x 9.8" (438 x 44 x 250 mm).

Q: 2. Can I use this to convert output from a BLX to USB?

A: Yes, you can send the XLR or 1/4" output from the BLX receiver to the input on the MOTIV MVi, just as you would connect a wired mic or instrument.

Q: 3. Works good if I connect the interface to a mixer and record video with an iPad?

A: It is designed to connect to Mac and Windows computers, as well as the range of iOS and Android devices. But I suppose you could use the headphone output to route audio to your mixer.

Q: 4. I received the rnc1773. The selling page's photo has 9v adapter but I got the 12v adapter. So, could you change the photo for new one with 12v adapter? It can making confuse to some customers.

A: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will do our best update the information.

Q: 5. Does this device work with 220v power or is it only 110v?

A: Yes, the FMR Audio RNC1773 offers a power Supply 100-240 VAC, 47/63 Hz 12 VDC, 500 mA regulated, 2.1 mm barrel connector

Q: 6. Hey! I have a Sennheiser MD 46 dynamic microphone. Do you know if the preamps in the linkflex-ad2 are good enough to use with this dynamic microphone? I would like to use the linkflex to connect the MD 46 to an iPhone (and possibly my good old Zoom H2). Would that work?

A: The Linkflex specs show up tp 20dB of gain. which may be enough gain, depending on your subjects volume level. One question is, how much electronic noise will be added to the signal? Another question is, how will the MD46 sound if you must turn the Linflex up to full level on its level control. A big part of how a microphone will sound, is the impedance of the mic pre (the Linkflex) amplifier. The noise spec is not listed in the spec sheet, so I would be weary of this. It may be a lot to include, but this is the reason these; Cloudlifter CL-1, are included in the signal chain with dynamic mics, to improve, not only gain, but performance... Comica Specs: Comica Audio LINKFLEX-AD2 Specs General In-Line Accessory Type Pre-Amplifier Gain Up to +20 dB Connectivity I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Male Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone Output 1 x Combo XLR-1/4" TS Female Mic/Hi-Z Input Performance Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB THD+N 0.02% (2-Kilohm Load) '

Q: 7. Will the Shure MOTIV MVi interface retain the last panel settings (volume / mode / mute) when it is disconnect & reconnected? What happens when you unplug it from one computer & plug the USB into another?

A: There is no internal battery, therefore settings would not be saved once power is disconnected.

Q: 8. What is the brand and model microphone and headphone included in the bundle?

A: The Kit include a Shure PGA58 Dynamic Mic with 15' XLR to XLR cable and Shure SRH240A Professional Headphones. It appears as though the configuration buttons on our website are reversed, but this is the link to the Kit: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1560690-REG/shure_motiv_mvi_digital_recording.html

Q: 9. Can this device be made to stay in Super Nice mode across power cycles?

A: Settings will not be remembered in the case of a power failure or a power reset. NORMAL MODE: Mode Selection This mode is selected upon power up of the RNC. If the SUPER NICE indicator lamp is extinguished, then NORMAL MODE is selected. SUPER N ICE MODE Mode Selection: This mode must be manually selected by depressing the SUPER NICE switch until the SUPER NICE indicator lamp is on.

Q: 10. Hi, works with M1 iPad pro?

A: Right now there is now confrmation this will work wth the M1 or OS11 (Big Sur)