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Avalon Design V5 Microphone Preamplifier

The Avalon Design V5 is a Pure Class A half-rack preamp with DI, re-amp, mic and line inputs, and a 10-position TONE-BANK™ for sonic shaping. It offers transparent tone, high headroom, and transformer-balanced signal paths in a compact unit.

Avalon Design V5 Microphone Preamplifier Details

The Avalon Design V5 is a compact, high-performance, Pure Class A microphone and instrument preamplifier, designed for professional recording and re-amping applications. Despite its half-rack size, the Avalon Design V5 incorporates the same high-end circuitry found in Avalon’s larger units, delivering deep, focused bass, a musical midrange, and extended high-frequency clarity.

With ultra-high impedance for direct inputs, transformer-balanced mic and line inputs, and a transformer-isolated re-amp output, the Avalon Design V5 ensures full-bodied, accurate signal reproduction across all sources. The 10-position passive TONE-BANK™ enables a wide range of tonal variations, from smooth and warm to bright and present.

A large, illuminated VU meter with dual LED peak indicators provides clear metering, while sealed silver relays preserve signal integrity. With selectable phantom power, a variable high-pass filter, and stepped gain control in 2dB increments up to +66dB, the Avalon Design V5 is a flexible and musical addition to any studio or stage setup.

Features

  • Pure Class A circuitry with 100% discrete components
  • Ultra-high impedance DI input (10 MΩ) for instruments
  • Transformer-balanced mic and line inputs
  • Transformer-isolated re-amp output
  • 10-position passive TONE-BANK™ EQ
  • Stepped gain control in 2dB increments, up to +66dB
  • Large illuminated VU meter with dual LED peak indicators
  • Sealed silver signal relays for clean routing
  • High-pass filter (bass cut) with variable control
  • +48V regulated phantom power
  • Compact half-rack size for portable or desktop use

Specifications

  • Gain: Switched in 2dB steps, ±0.15dB accuracy
  • Input modes: Line, Instrument-DI, Microphone Hi-Z, Microphone Lo-Z
  • Input impedance (line): Balanced 6,000 Ω
  • Input impedance (instrument-DI): Unbalanced 10,000,000 Ω
  • Input impedance (mic Hi-Z): Balanced 6,700 Ω
  • Input impedance (mic Lo-Z): Balanced 1,760 Ω
  • Maximum output level (line): +30dB, DC coupled, balanced 600 Ω
  • Maximum output level (isolated out): +12dB, transformer isolated, unbalanced
  • Frequency response: 5Hz to 50kHz (±0.5dB), -3dB at 500kHz
  • Distortion: Less than 0.05% THD and IMD
  • Dimensions: 216mm x 89mm x 305mm
  • Weight: 5.4kg

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