Avalon Design U5

Avalon Design U5 Instrument DI + Preamplifier

The Avalon Design U5 is a Pure Class A instrument DI and preamp, offering exceptional sound quality, versatile tone shaping, and robust connectivity options, all housed in a compact and durable chassis.

Avalon Design U5 Instrument DI + Preamplifier Details

The Avalon Design U5 is a Pure Class A, high-voltage instrument DI and preamplifier, renowned for its sonic clarity and robust build. It features a unique passive tone selector with six EQ curves, a variable gain preamp up to +30dB, and a high input impedance of 3,000,000 ohms, accommodating a wide range of instruments from acoustic guitars to high-output basses and keyboards.

The Avalon Design U5 offers dual microphone and line outputs, a high-level 400-watt speaker input, and a headphone monitor output. Additional features include a high-cut switch to eliminate unwanted noise, an LED active signal indicator, and a ground isolation switch to prevent earth loop issues. Its internal toroidal power supply ensures low noise operation, and the unit’s durable stainless steel hardware guarantees longevity.

Compact in design, the Avalon Design U5 measures 8.5 x 3.5 x 12 inches and weighs 12 lbs, making it a versatile addition to any studio or live setup.

Features

  • Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
  • Variable gain preamp up to +30dB
  • Six-position passive tone selector
  • High input impedance of 3,000,000 ohms
  • Dual microphone and line outputs
  • High-level 400-watt speaker input
  • Headphone monitor output
  • High-cut switch to reduce unwanted noise
  • LED active signal indicator
  • Ground isolation switch
  • Internal toroidal power supply for low noise
  • Durable stainless steel hardware

Specifications

  • Circuit Topology: 100% discrete, high-voltage Class A
  • Gain: Switched in 3dB steps, up to +30dB
  • Input Impedance: 3,000,000 ohms unbalanced
  • Maximum Input Level: +24dBu unbalanced, 400W speaker input
  • Output Connectors: Two XLR (pin 2 hot, electronically balanced)
  • Maximum Output Level: +30dBu DC coupled, balanced 600 ohms
  • Headphone Output: 0.5W into 600 ohms
  • Noise (20kHz Unweighted): -100dBu at minimum gain
  • Distortion (THD, IMD): 0.1% at +10dB
  • Frequency Response (-/+0.5dB): 5Hz to 100kHz
  • Frequency Response (-3dB): 1Hz to 500kHz (input band limited)
  • High Cut Filter: -3dB at 8kHz, minimum phase design
  • Tone Selector: Six-position rotary switch, all passive filters
  • AC Power: Internal toroidal AC supply
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 3.5 x 12 inches (216 x 88 x 305mm)
  • Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg)

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