Two alternate solid-state topologies are cascaded to provide a rich, low midrange harmonic content not offered in other Avalon preamplifiers. This feature empowers the V5 with a new scale of sonic character.

Sonic Excellence

The Avalon V5 DI-RE-MIC Preamplifer is an ultra-high performance professional preamplifier, DI and RE-amper. Created for maximum versatility, the V5’s sonic signature – “Deep and Controlled Bass, Musical Mid-range and enhanced Vocal Projection” combine with a unique set of user features including, 100% discrete Pure Class A amplification, Avalon’s unique “passive” TONE-BANK?, professional VU meter with dual peak LED’s, multiple outputs including an instrument level transformer isolated Re-amp. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the V5 is ideal for ribbon, dynamic and condenser microphones, bass guitar, acoustic instruments, electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, and very low output passive pickups.

The state-of-the-art DI input stage provides a very-high inpedance, “zero-load” effect on sensitive pickups and keyboards, while maintaining massive input headroom to +36dB before overload.

Minimum Signal Path Design

The V5 includes a very high quality input transformer (same as the Avalon VT-737sp) with dual microphone input impedance loading for perfect mic/cable matching, high-cut switch for eliminating unwanted acoustic pickup and high frequency noise, headphone monitor amp and DC coupled, 100% Class A output amplifiers for defined bass control. A buffered “thru” output for zero-instrument-load tuners or power amp inputs, internal toroid power transformer with discrete high-voltage power supplies for low noise and sealed silver relays for transparent signal routing.

Features

Pure Class A, 100% discrete designSmooth musical detail and sonic excellenceVariable gain preamp to +30dB.Dual microphone and line outputsHi-Z 3,000,000 ohm input impedanceVery low noise -100dBHigh headroom +30dBSix tone bank selections.DC coupled Class A output for superior bassHigh cut switch eliminates noiseLED active signal indicatorHeadphone monitor output jackLow distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMDHigh level 400 watt speaker inputActive to thru selector – ground isolation switch100% discrete power supplies for audio pathInternal toroidal power supply for low noiseLong lasting, stainless steel hardware

Specifications

• Circuit Topology 100% discrete, high-voltage Class A
• GainSwitched 3dB steps, maximum gain +30dB
• Input Impedance3 ,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 Output0.5w into 600 ohms
• Noise 20kHz Unweighted-100dBu minimum gain positio
• Distortion THD, IMD0.1% at +10dB
• Frequency Response, -/+0.5dB5Hz to 100kHz
• Frequency Response, -3dB1Hz to 500kHz (input band limited)
• High Cut Filter-3dB at 8kHz minimum phase design
• Tone SelectorSix position rotary switch, all passive filters
• AC PowerInternal toroidal AC supply
• Dimensions8.5 x 3.5 x 12 in (216 x 88 x 305mm)
• Weight-Packed12lbs (5.4kg)
• Rack mount kit (1) RM-1Single U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds one half rack unit)
• Rack mount kit (2) RM-2Dual U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack units)