{"product_id":"avalon-design-u5","title":"Avalon Design U5","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvalon Design U5\u003c\/strong\u003e - a mono instrument and DI preamplifier in Pure Class A, fully discrete, on the market since 1995.\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe U5 addresses a problem common to bass and guitar tracking: a standard DI box needs to accept a high-impedance pickup signal without loading it down, while still doing more than a raw pass-through to the output. The Hi-Z input at 3,000,000 Ω acts as a zero-load stage for sensitive pickups and keyboards, and a built-in preamp with variable gain up to +30dB lets you match the level of quiet, passive sources without reaching for a separate mic preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eZero-Load DI and a Speaker-Level Input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the standard instrument input, the U5 accepts a signal directly from a guitar or bass amp's speaker output, up to 400W, letting you capture the tone of a specific combo without placing a mic in front of the cabinet. The active-to-thru switch decides whether the front panel thru jack passes the raw instrument signal on to a stage amp, or the already boosted and tone-shaped signal, making it easier to record and play live from the same instrument at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTone Selection and Buzz Elimination Without Extra Gear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix passive Tone Shape curves let you shape a source quickly, from a low-frequency boost for bass guitar to a smiley-face curve, without patching a separate equalizer into the signal path. A tone defeat switch lets you drop back to the flat signal at any point. A high-cut filter at -3dB at 8kHz reduces pickup noise and unwanted acoustic pickup when tracking an acoustic-electric guitar. An earth lift switch eliminates ground loops and mains hum without compromising user safety, which matters especially when connecting stage gear running off different power sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo independent, DC-coupled Class A output amplifiers drive a mic-level and a line-level +4dB output at the same time, so one signal reaches both an interface and a monitor console without splitters. A built-in headphone amp allows direct monitoring, and an LED indicator confirms an active signal is present at the input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono instrument and DI preamplifier, Pure Class A, 100% discrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Z input at 3,000,000 Ω impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable preamp gain up to +30dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix passive Tone Shape curves with tone defeat switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-cut filter -3dB at 8kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker input up to 400W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive-to-thru switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth lift switch for ground loop elimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent outputs: mic level and line level +4dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in headphone amp and signal LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: mono instrument and DI preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Z input impedance: 3,000,000 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 0dB to +30dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise floor: -100dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadroom: +30dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD and IMD distortion: below 0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker input: up to 400W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: XLR mic level, XLR line level +4dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 100% discrete internal supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avalon Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54144154829137,"sku":"45396","price":1100.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AvalonDesignU51.jpg?v=1783508575","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de\/products\/avalon-design-u5","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}