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M5
M I C R O P H O N E P R E A M P
Pure Class A music recording systems since 1985.
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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Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence
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M 5 F E A T U R E S
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.
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 1989.
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.
Avalon preamplifiers have been in use since 1989.
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.
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.
VOCALISTS 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!
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
DESIGN
Minimum audio signal path
High performance input transformer
Microphone and Hi-Z inputs to +36dB
Very low noise -126dB
High headroom +30dB
Gain switched in 2dB steps to +64dB
DC coupled Pure Class A output
Large illuminated professional VU meter
Twin LED peak signal indicators
Regulated +48v phantom power supply
Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD
Variable passive high pass (bass cut) filter
All signal routing with sealed silver relays
100% discrete power supplies for audio path
External 150W toroidal power supply
Long lasting, stainless steel hardware
AVALON DESIGN PURE CLASS A M5 MONO MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER