Avalon Design V55

Avalon Design V55 Dual Microphone Preamplifier

The Avalon Design V55 is a dual-channel, Pure Class A preamp featuring ultra-high impedance DI, transformer mic and line inputs, and a 10-position TONE-BANK™ EQ. It’s designed for pristine signal quality, tonal flexibility and professional-grade re-amping.

Avalon Design V55 Dual Microphone Preamplifier Details

The Avalon Design V55 is a dual-mono, Pure Class A microphone and instrument preamplifier built to deliver exceptional sonic quality across a wide range of studio applications. Designed for professional engineers seeking a transparent yet musical signal path, the Avalon Design V55 combines ultra-high impedance DI inputs with balanced transformer mic and line inputs.

Its tone is characterised by deep, controlled low end, smooth and articulate mids, and an extended, clear high-frequency response. The Avalon DesignV55 also incorporates Avalon’s signature TONE-BANK™, a 10-position passive EQ circuit for versatile tonal shaping, and offers transformer-isolated outputs for re-amping applications.

The Avalon Design V55 delivers up to +66dB of gain with ultra-low noise and high headroom performance, making it suitable for everything from delicate vocals and acoustic instruments to aggressive re-amped guitars. Built in the USA and constructed with premium components, the Avalon Design V55 is a rugged, high-performance tool that embodies Avalon’s commitment to sonic purity and engineering excellence.

Features

  • Pure Class A design with 100% discrete high-voltage circuitry
  • Dual-mono operation with separate gain, tone, and output controls
  • Ultra-high impedance DI input for instrument clarity and depth
  • Transformer-balanced mic and line inputs for tonal warmth and isolation
  • Re-amp outputs via transformer-isolated unbalanced outputs
  • 10-position TONE-BANK™ passive EQ for broad tonal variation
  • Large VU meter and dual LED peak indicators
  • Switched gain in 2dB steps for precise level control
  • Regulated +48V phantom power and high-pass filter

Specifications

  • Gain: Switched in 2dB steps, ±0.2dB accuracy
  • Input impedance (line): Balanced 9,000 Ω
  • Input impedance (instrument-DI): Unbalanced 10,000,000 Ω
  • Input impedance (mic Hi-Z): Balanced 6,600 Ω
  • Input impedance (mic Lo-Z): Balanced 1,800 Ω
  • Maximum output level (line): +30dB, DC coupled, balanced 600 Ω
  • Maximum output level (isolated out): +12dB, transformer isolated, unbalanced
  • Frequency response: 5Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB), -3dB at 500kHz
  • Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD and IMD
  • Dimensions: 483mm x 88mm x 305mm
  • Weight: 10.9kg

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