Black Lion Audio Revolution 2X2 USB Audio Interface

With premium converters, Macro-MMC clocking, and high-end analog circuits, the Black Lion Revolution 2X2 interface delivers pro-quality sound at a low price.

Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 delivers the ultimate in portable recording interfaces. Revolution isn't another run-of-the-mill interface from big brother -- it's the interface the world has always asked for.

The best sound you've heard

The most revolutionary thing to note about Revolution 2x2 is its sound quality: the sound of large, high-end converters that cost thousands of dollars is now available in a product that can fit in your hand -- and not break the bank.

Revolution uses "Macro-MMC" Clocking technology, which is based off of Black Lion Audio's numerous clocking products and modifications. Macro-MMC's circuit implementation brings converters to new heights; well beyond what's been seen in other recording interfaces. Black Lion Audio also assembled their finest A/D//D/A technology, giving you the record-making power you've never had before in an interface this small, portable, and affordable.


Watch producer Mike Watts record a song entirely through a BLA Revolution 2x2 interface and two Avantone Pro CV-12BLA microphones:


Top-tier analog design

Hi-fi digital design alone isn't enough to cut it -- it takes a serious analog circuit for the very best capture and playback. Revolution 2x2 is built with the most cutting edge, high- end ICs. High-end Vishay, Nichicon, and Wima capacitors are used throughout the entire circuit. All internal gain-staging has been optimized for the very lowest signal-to- noise ratio. All of the analog I/O has not only been built read more with the finest components, but are fully decoupled and balanced -- right to the very core of the convertor! Most manufacturers do not follow this practice, and that allows extra noise contamination during both capture and playback.

Noise-proof

Revolution also employs "PG-i" technology internally, based off of Black Lion Audio's experience in engineering their "best-of-class" power conditioners. All power rails are highly filtered in every active stage across Revolution 2x2 -- something that isn't even found in the most well-respected, high-end equipment. Power is decoupled across the entire circuit: the preamplifiers, the convertors, the internal power, and even the clock. This majorly helps reduce noise contamination from other equipment that is plugged into Revolution 2x2.

A complete software suite

A revolutionary interface needs life-changing software to boot, and Revolution 2x2 delivers. The Revolution Software Suite covers all of your needs, from DAW to plugins.

The Revolution Software Suite starts with PreSonus Studio One Artist -- the cutting edge DAW for all of your production needs. But if that wasn't enough, it also includes select plugins from Izotope, Brainworx, and Lindell.

Features:

- Modded out of the box -- all of Black Lion Audio's famous interface mods are here, without the need to ever improve that hardware
- Sound quality that was previously only found in the very most high-end and costly equipment
- 2 preamps, 2 analog outputs, 2 analog inputs / 2x2 simultaneous
- Extremely portable, and bus-powered via USB
- Incredible internal clocking with "Macro-MMC" clocking technology
- High-end Vishay, Nichicon, and Wima capaciters, and high-end ICs
- An incredibly low signal-to-noise ratio
- All inputs and outputs are fully decoupled and balanced in a way only seen in high-end equipment
- Internal "PG-i" technology reduces noise contamination from external equipment
- Includes PreSonus Studio One Artist, as well as plug-ins from Izotope, Brainworx, and Lindell

It took an impressive amount of design to revolutionize bus-powered, studio-grade interfaces. Black Lion Audio have been revered as the "king of audio mods" for years, and have modded countless recording interfaces over the years. But since the very beginning, they have been asked when they would create their own interface. So, they planned, engineered, and worked -- all in secret, for years.
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Computer Connectivity: USB-C
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 2 x instrument
Phantom Power: Yes
Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line),
Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (monitor),
Digital Inputs: 1 x Coaxial SPDIF
Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
Software: Presonus Studio One Artist
Power Supply: USB Bus Powered
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 5.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 13 x 11 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): revolution2x2

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 773-549-1885

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted May 21, 2023 by Russell

"Great sounding desktop a/da at an affordable price, plus two nice preamps"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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When considered in aggregate, this interface is an incredible deal and obvious step-up from the likes of other 2x2 boxes out there. The sound of the digital audio conversion in this is incredible- on par with UA, Apogee, and RME. I like all of those better than this, but they are super expensive and this is so close it doesn't matter. The MOTU offerings are also almost as good, but I'll take the Revolution over that every day of the week. Converters are where every studio should spend the most money, and now beginners and home recordists can get *actual* studio quality DAC in a desktop, bus-powered, interface for under $300. And that's before considering the preamps. These smoke anything I've mentioned so far aside from the Apogee, including the UA pres which really need their software to sound good. The only downside is this interface's minimal i/o. Other than the two mic pres, your only other input is spdif (odd choice imo) and same goes for outputs. You got monitors and one set of headphones, spdif, and that's it. The MOTU M4 is a good competitor to this for it's additional i/o but the Revolution sounds so much better, and the MOTU sounds very very good. If this is in your price range, and you'd don't think you'll need the i/o, this is a no-brainer for throw-it-in-the-backpack interfaces or simple home studios. Also a great choice for home stereo audiophiles!

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