Manufacturer's description
The Revolution 14x16 is a class-compliant, 14-in / 16-out USB-C audio interface that delivers sterling Black Lion Audio audio quality, supreme clocking, and a robust suite of monitoring features unheard of in a 1U audio interface. It’s expandable via ADAT for additional I/O; boasts superior connectivity for your external processors; and even includes two channels of Black Lion Audio-designed Auteur preamps.
The unique Mix Edit feature lets you create a custom headphone mix for its three crystal-clear headphone amps. Patented Macro-MMC clocking ensures that any hardware you sync to your Revolution 14x16 will sound its absolute best.
Auteur preamps built-in
Channels 1 and 2 of the Revolution 14x16 proudly feature Black Lion Audio’s Auteur preamps, which until now have only been available in our standalone preamp hardware. Auteur preamps deliver the best of both worlds of classic preamp designs — at lower gain levels, you get the fast attack of American-style preamps; a fantastic compliment for drums and rhythm guitar. Crank up the gain a bit, and you’ll get the warmth and color of classic British preamps, which can be particularly flattering to vocals and bass. You can access the Auteur preamps by connecting to either the front or rear Channel 1/2 inputs.
Auteur preamps are transformer-coupled like classic consoles of yore; Cinemag transformers are responsible for the added harmonic weight and saturation when pushed.
Unrivaled connectivity and expandability
The Revolution 14x16 plays well with others. You get four mic/instrument preamps; channels 1 and 2 can be accessed from either the front or back of the unit. You also get 4 switchable insert/returns for connection to external hardware processors; you can A/B your signal at the touch of a button. The Return connections double as Line inputs for keyboards, synths, and other line-level devices. You can even use the Revolution 14x16 as a standalone mic preamp with no computer connection, thanks to the Insert/Return connections.
A secondary set of user-definable Analog Outs let you route two analog signals wherever you like. S/PDIF connections round out the package for connection to digital devices, and the Revolution 14x16 is readily expandable with an additional 8-in and 8-out over ADAT. (We recommend the Revolution EXP for this.)
Versatile monitoring and metering
Revolution 14x16’s three crystal-clear, plenty-loud headphone amps let you and your collaborators produce music without worrying about feedback from your mains. Use the intuitive Mix Edit feature to quickly create a dedicated low-latency headphone mix from both hardware inputs and software playback.
Revolution 14x16’s bright, eight-stage metering can be set to monitor Channel input levels, output levels, or even the input levels of the rear-mounted Channel Inserts. The main Monitor and Headphone Outputs are mono-summable.
Shocking clocking
Rest assured that your connected devices will run in perfect sync with the Revolution 14x16 thanks to patented Macro-MMC clocking. Macro-MMC was developed from our experience creating dedicated word clocks, as well as modifying many embedded clocks found in other recording interfaces. You’ll get the best possible performance from its converters, and anything you connect via the BNC connections will benefit from maximum sync and ultra-low jitter; minimizing the phase distortions that can muddy your high-end and dull your transients.
If you’ve already invested in a clock you like, that’s fine — the Revolution 14x16 graciously accepts clock in.
Spared no expense
We’ve put everything we’ve learned about interfaces from years of boutique modding into the Revolution 14x16 — as we like to say, it’s modded out of the box — for crystal-clear audio that will move you and your fans. PG-i filtering technology and highly-filtered power rails work with full-circuit power decoupling to further reduce noise contamination.
And for the best possible capture and playback, Revolution 14x16 sports over two dozen high-end, hard-to-get Vishay, Wima, and Nichicon capacitors and thin film resistors. (A component-sourcing nightmare but an audiophile’s dream!) All internal gain-staging is optimized for the best signal-to-noise ratio. Last but not least, all analog I/O is fully decoupled and balanced — right to the very core of the converter — for even further noise reduction.
All the software tools you need, included
The Revolution Software Suite covers all of your software needs so you can start creating from day one. You’ll record straight into the award-winning Studio Pro, of course… and we’ve also included a ton of other valuable software:
- Fender Studio Pro: (6 months) Recording and music production DAW
- Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones: (90 days) Headphone calibration software
- Audified GK Amplification 3 LE: Bass amp modeler of legendary Gallien-Krueger amps and cabs
- Audified Mixchecker: Mix checking plug-in with playback device emulations
- Psychic Modulation EchoMelt3: BPM-based modulation and echo
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
The Revolution 14x16 is a class-compliant, 14-in / 16-out USB-C audio interface that delivers sterling Black Lion Audio audio quality, supreme clocking, and a robust suite of monitoring features unheard of in a 1U audio interface. It’s expandable via ADAT for additional I/O; boasts superior connectivity for your external processors; and even includes two channels of Black Lion Audio-designed Auteur preamps.
The unique Mix Edit feature lets you create a custom headphone mix for its three crystal-clear headphone amps. Patented Macro-MMC clocking ensures that any hardware you sync to your Revolution 14x16 will sound its absolute best.
Auteur preamps built-in
Channels 1 and 2 of the Revolution 14x16 proudly feature Black Lion Audio’s Auteur preamps, which until now have only been available in our standalone preamp hardware. Auteur preamps deliver the best of both worlds of classic preamp designs — at lower gain levels, you get the fast attack of American-style preamps; a fantastic compliment for drums and rhythm guitar. Crank up the gain a bit, and you’ll get the warmth and color of classic British preamps, which can be particularly flattering to vocals and bass. You can access the Auteur preamps by connecting to either the front or rear Channel 1/2 inputs.
Auteur preamps are transformer-coupled like classic consoles of yore; Cinemag transformers are responsible for the added harmonic weight and saturation when pushed.
Unrivaled connectivity and expandability
The Revolution 14x16 plays well with others. You get four mic/instrument preamps; channels 1 and 2 can be accessed from either the front or back of the unit. You also get 4 switchable insert/returns for connection to external hardware processors; you can A/B your signal at the touch of a button. The Return connections double as Line inputs for keyboards, synths, and other line-level devices. You can even use the Revolution 14x16 as a standalone mic preamp with no computer connection, thanks to the Insert/Return connections.
A secondary set of user-definable Analog Outs let you route two analog signals wherever you like. S/PDIF connections round out the package for connection to digital devices, and the Revolution 14x16 is readily expandable with an additional 8-in and 8-out over ADAT. (We recommend the Revolution EXP for this.)
Versatile monitoring and metering
Revolution 14x16’s three crystal-clear, plenty-loud headphone amps let you and your collaborators produce music without worrying about feedback from your mains. Use the intuitive Mix Edit feature to quickly create a dedicated low-latency headphone mix from both hardware inputs and software playback.
Revolution 14x16’s bright, eight-stage metering can be set to monitor Channel input levels, output levels, or even the input levels of the rear-mounted Channel Inserts. The main Monitor and Headphone Outputs are mono-summable.
Shocking clocking
Rest assured that your connected devices will run in perfect sync with the Revolution 14x16 thanks to patented Macro-MMC clocking. Macro-MMC was developed from our experience creating dedicated word clocks, as well as modifying many embedded clocks found in other recording interfaces. You’ll get the best possible performance from its converters, and anything you connect via the BNC connections will benefit from maximum sync and ultra-low jitter; minimizing the phase distortions that can muddy your high-end and dull your transients.
If you’ve already invested in a clock you like, that’s fine — the Revolution 14x16 graciously accepts clock in.
Spared no expense
We’ve put everything we’ve learned about interfaces from years of boutique modding into the Revolution 14x16 — as we like to say, it’s modded out of the box — for crystal-clear audio that will move you and your fans. PG-i filtering technology and highly-filtered power rails work with full-circuit power decoupling to further reduce noise contamination.
And for the best possible capture and playback, Revolution 14x16 sports over two dozen high-end, hard-to-get Vishay, Wima, and Nichicon capacitors and thin film resistors. (A component-sourcing nightmare but an audiophile’s dream!) All internal gain-staging is optimized for the best signal-to-noise ratio. Last but not least, all analog I/O is fully decoupled and balanced — right to the very core of the converter — for even further noise reduction.
All the software tools you need, included
The Revolution Software Suite covers all of your software needs so you can start creating from day one. You’ll record straight into the award-winning Studio Pro, of course… and we’ve also included a ton of other valuable software:
- Fender Studio Pro: (6 months) Recording and music production DAW
- Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones: (90 days) Headphone calibration software
- Audified GK Amplification 3 LE: Bass amp modeler of legendary Gallien-Krueger amps and cabs
- Audified Mixchecker: Mix checking plug-in with playback device emulations
- Psychic Modulation EchoMelt3: BPM-based modulation and echo
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
