Product Details
V5

Single-channel Discrete, Class A Microphone Preamplifier/Direct Box/Re-amping Box

Avalon DI-preamplifiers have been in use around the world since 1985. They have found their way into the world's leading musicians rigs and recording sessions and have been featured on thousands of the best selling (and sounding) albums, downloads and live performances. The V5 includes the best of the Avalon U5 DI functions with a studio quality preamplifier and "a new sonic addition". Two alternate solid-state topologies are cascaded to provide a rich, low midrange harmonic content not offered

Product Details
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.
V5 FEATURES

Pure Class A, 100% discrete design

Forward musical detail and sonic excellence

Minimum audio signal path

High quality transformer input & isolated output

Microphone and Hi-Z inputs to +36dB

Very low noise -100dB

High headroom +30dB

Switched 2dB, high-gain preamplifer to +66dB

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
Technical Specification
Distortion THD, IMD 0.05% at +10dB output High cut filter: -3dB at 4kHz minimum phase design AC power: Internal toroidal AC supply, dual wattage, 115 or 230v selectable 50/60Hz, 35w max Dimensions: 8.5 x 3.5 x 12 in (216 x 88 x 305mm) Weight-packed: 12lbs (5.4kg) Gain: Switched 2dB steps, -/+ 0.15dB Headphone Output: 0.5w into 600 Ω, TRS Frequency Response, -/+0.5dB: 5Hz to 50kHz Frequency Response, -3dB: 2Hz to 500kHz (input band limited) Rack mount kit (1) RM-1: Single V5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds one half rack unit). Rack mount kit (2) RM-2: Dual V5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack units). Phantom Power: 48V regulated @10mA, blue=power ON, red=phantom ON Audio Circuit Topology: 100% discrete, high-voltage, Class A Input Modes (4): Line, Instrument-DI, Microphone high-Z & low-Z LINE (transformer): Balanced 6,000 Ω, XLR~TRS, gain -3dB~36dB, max. input 47dB INSTRUMENT ~ DI: Unbalanced 10,000,000 Ω, TRS, gain 2dB~42dB, max. input 36dB MICROPHONE HiZ (transformer): Balanced 6,