Avalon U5

Der U5-Hochspannungs-DI-Vorverstärker kombiniert einen einzigartigen passiven Tonwähler mit einem Variable Gain Preamp und Filter. Die hohe Eingangsimpedanz akzeptiert eine Vielzahl von Signalpegeln und Instrumenten, von Akustikgitarren bis hin zu aktiven Bassgitarren und Keyboards mit hoher Ausgangsleistung. Die U5-Direktbox ist mit Klangcharakter und Benutzerfunktionen ausgestattet, die Profis verlangen.

U5 Features:

• Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
• Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence
• Variable gain preamp to +30dB.
• Dual microphone and line outputs
• Hi-Z 3,000,000 ohm input impedance
• Very low noise -100dB
• High headroom +30dB
• Six tone bank selections.
• DC coupled Class A output for superior bass
• High cut switch eliminates noise
• LED active signal indicator
• Headphone monitor output jack
• Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD
• High level 400 watt speaker input
• Active to thru selector - ground isolation switch
• 100% discrete power supplies for audio path
• Internal toroidal power supply for low noise
• Long lasting, stainless steel hardware

U5 Specifications:

• Circuit Topology: 100% discrete, high-voltage Class A
• Gain: Switched 3dB steps, maximum gain +30dB
• Input Impedance: 3 ,000,000 ohm unbalanced (single ended)
• Maximum Input Level: +24dBu unbalanced, 400w speaker input
• Output Connectors (2): XLR type, pin 2 hot electronic balanced
• Maximum Output Level (Class A): +30dBu DC coupled, balanced 600 ohms (mic and line out)
• Headphone Output: 0.5w into 600 ohms
• Noise 20kHz Unweighted: -100dBu minimum gain position
• 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 in (216 x 88 x 305mm)
• Weight-Packed: 12lbs (5.4kg)