Avalon M5
Mono Microphone Preamp with Direct Instrument Inputs
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Avalon microphone preamplifiers have been in use around the world since 1986. All preamplifiers share the combined technologies of low ratio transformer balanced inputs coupled with high-voltage cascade FET twin bipolar discrete class A amplifiers.
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Sonic Excellence
The Avalon M5
Pure Class A microphone preamplifier is the most musical, low noise full
function preamplifier available today. Designed to optimize absolute signal
integrity and musical performance, the M5 combines an advanced transformer
input stage with twin high performance Class A cascode FET and bipolar discrete
amplifiers for sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The M5 is ideal
for vocal and acoustic instruments,
active DI input for the direct recording of bass, guitars and keyboards.
Features include state-of-the-art, balanced 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal
amplifiers, practical user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver
true high performance audio for many years.
Designed for Ultimate Music Recording Avalon preamplifiers have been in use since 1986.
They have found their way into the world's most famous lead
vocalists recording sessions and studios and been featured on thousands of the
best selling (and sounding) albums and live performances.
Minimum Signal Path Design Avalon's advanced true symmetry design offers high-voltage, large headroom,
extended bandwidth and very low noise. The use of 100% discrete, Pure Class A
signal amplifiers give the serious music professional unlimited sonic character
and a natural harmonic detail that enhances the program material and becomes
one with the music itself.
Vocalist’s Dream Machine The M5 microphone preamplifier is the first choice when you are looking to
capture a full bodied, dynamic, musical performance from the intimate depths
within the artist.
The M5 will
make your recordings musical masterpieces!
Avalon U5 Features :
- 100% discrete, pure class A mode
- Variable gain preamp to +30dB
- High input impedance 3 meg.
- Very low noise -100dB
- Dual mic and line level outputs
- Six tone bank selections
- High headroom +30dB output
- HF cut switch eliminates noise
- High level 400 w speaker input
- Tons of sonic character
M5 Specifications:- Circuit Topology: Twin cascode FET and bipolar low level input signal stages.
High-voltage, 100% discrete, symmetrical high-bias Pure Class A amplifiers.
- Input Type and Load: Superior transformer, balanced low-ratio 1500 ohm input
load.
- Maximum Mic Level: +36dB balanced XLR pin 2 hot (with -20dB passive
attenuator).
- Maximum Instrument Level +30dB
balanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete Class A.
- Input Attenuator: -20dB resistive pre transformer primary, sealed silver relay.
- Phantom Power: +48v regulated 50mA capability, sealed silver relay.
- High Pass Filter: Passive, variable from 30Hz to 185Hz @ 6dB per octave, sealed
silver relay.
- Polarity Reverse: Sealed silver relay on
microphone input.
- Gain Range Input: +20dB to +64dB in 2dB steps.
- Maximum Output Level: +30dB unbalanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete
symmetrical Pure Class A.
- Output Type: XLR connector, pin 2 hot (optional balanced JT-1 transformer).
- Noise EIN Unweighted: -126dB 150 ohm.
- Noise 20kHz Unweighted: -100dB
- Distortion THD, IMD: 0.05% nominal
- Frequency Response -3dB: 1Hz to 120kHz transformer limit.
- System Bandwidth: DC to 1MHz
- Output Meter: High quality, illuminated analog VU meter 0dB = +4dB.
- Peak Meter: Bi-color LED's 0dB and +20dB peak detection circuit.
- M5 Dimensions: 8.5 x 3.5 x 12 in (216 x 88 x 305mm) half rack width.
- Weight: 15lbs (6.8kg)
- Dimensions of Shipping Carton: 24 x 21.5 x 7.5 in (610 x 546 x 190mm)
- Weight-Packed: 25lbs (11.4kg) includes B2T power supply and cables.
- AC power supply B2T: External toroidal 100V to 240V, 50-60Hz selectable,
- 150 watts maximum.
- Cables: 1 x 8ft 4 pin ac cable, 1 x 8ft standard IEC cable included.
- Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 3.25 in (127 x 177 x 83mm)
- Weight: 7lbs (3.2kg)
- Rack mount kit (1) RM-1: Single M5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds one half rack
unit).
- Rack mount kit (2) RM-2: Dual M5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack
units).
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