avalon-design m5 Data Sheet
2002 by AVALON INDUSTRIES, INC. PO Box 5976, San Clemente, California, U.S.A.
Tel: 949-492-2000 Fax: 949-492-4284
www.avalondesign.com
email.avalon@avalondesign.com
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M 5 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Avalon reserves the right to incorporate changes in design and in the specifications of this product without prior notice.
Pure Class A music recording systems since 1985.
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DESIGN
AVALON DESIGN PURE CLASS A M5 MONO MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER
Circuit topology
Input type and load
Maximum mic level
Maximum instrument level
Input attenuator
Phantom power
High pass filter
Polarity reverse
Maximum mic level
Maximum instrument level
Input attenuator
Phantom power
High pass filter
Polarity reverse
Gain range input
Maximum output level
Output type
Noise EIN unweighted
Noise 20kHz unweighted
Distortion THD, IMD
Frequency response -3dB
System bandwidth
Output meter
Peak meter
Options
Maximum output level
Output type
Noise EIN unweighted
Noise 20kHz unweighted
Distortion THD, IMD
Frequency response -3dB
System bandwidth
Output meter
Peak meter
Options
M5 dimensions
Weight
Dimensions-shipping carton
Weight-packed
Weight
Dimensions-shipping carton
Weight-packed
AC power supply B2T
Cables
Dimensions
Weight
Cables
Dimensions
Weight
Rack mount kit (1) RM-1
Rack mount kit (2) RM-2
Rack mount kit (2) RM-2
Twin cascode FET and bipolar low level input signal stages. High-voltage,
100% discrete, symmetrical high-bias Pure Class A amplifiers
100% discrete, symmetrical high-bias Pure Class A amplifiers
Superior transformer, balanced low-ratio 1500 ohm input load
+36dB balanced XLR pin 2 hot (with -20dB passive attenuator)
+18dB at 100k ohms instrument input level, standard mono 1/4 inch jack
-20dB resistive pre-transformer primary, sealed silver relay
+48v regulated 50mA capability, sealed silver relay
Passive, variable from 30Hz to 185Hz @ 6dB per octave, sealed silver relay
Sealed silver relay on microphone input
+36dB balanced XLR pin 2 hot (with -20dB passive attenuator)
+18dB at 100k ohms instrument input level, standard mono 1/4 inch jack
-20dB resistive pre-transformer primary, sealed silver relay
+48v regulated 50mA capability, sealed silver relay
Passive, variable from 30Hz to 185Hz @ 6dB per octave, sealed silver relay
Sealed silver relay on microphone input
+20dB to +64dB in 2dB steps
+30dB unbalanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete symmetrical Pure Class A
XLR connector, pin 2 hot (optional balanced JT-1 transformer)
-126dB 150 ohm
-100dB
0.05% nominal
1Hz to 120kHz transformer limit
DC to 1MHz
High quality, illuminated analog VU meter 0dB = +4dB
Bi-color LED’s 0dB and +20dB peak detection circuit
BK-1 high-voltage plug in card for B&K 130v microphones
+30dB unbalanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete symmetrical Pure Class A
XLR connector, pin 2 hot (optional balanced JT-1 transformer)
-126dB 150 ohm
-100dB
0.05% nominal
1Hz to 120kHz transformer limit
DC to 1MHz
High quality, illuminated analog VU meter 0dB = +4dB
Bi-color LED’s 0dB and +20dB peak detection circuit
BK-1 high-voltage plug in card for B&K 130v microphones
8.5 x 3.5 x 12 in (216 x 88 x 305mm) half rack width
15lbs (6.8kg)
24 x 21.5 x 7.5 in (610 x 546 x 190mm)
25lbs (11.4kg) includes B2T power supply and cables
15lbs (6.8kg)
24 x 21.5 x 7.5 in (610 x 546 x 190mm)
25lbs (11.4kg) includes B2T power supply and cables
External toroidal 100V to 240V, 50-60Hz selectable, 150 watts maximum
1 x 8ft 4 pin ac cable, 1 x 8ft standard IEC cable included
5 x 7 x 3.25 in (127 x 177 x 83mm)
7lbs (3.2kg)
1 x 8ft 4 pin ac cable, 1 x 8ft standard IEC cable included
5 x 7 x 3.25 in (127 x 177 x 83mm)
7lbs (3.2kg)
Single M5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds one half rack unit)
Dual M5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack units)
Dual M5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack units)
BK-1 130v power card option