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M A D E I N U . S . A .
F E A T U R E S
100% discrete, Pure Class A , high-voltage signal amplifiers in all audio
paths for ma ximum dynamic range and +30dB operating headroom.
Hi-Z, 10,000,000 ohm Instrument DI input for invisible “Zero-Loading”.
Wide range, premi um, l ow-ratio microphone input transformer.
Dual impedance selector for ribbon, dynamic and powered microphones.
Passive TONE BANK™ for c usto m filteri ng and unique tone shaping.
Hi-Cut passive FILTER for eliminating unwanted high frequency buzz.
High performance, fully isolated transformer for RE-AMPING functions.
Wide range, professional VU meter with custom scale -30dB to +18dB.
Dual color, LED meters for 0dB and +20 dB fast PEAK signal capture.
Hi gh po wer person al he adphone moni tor o utput .
High-current, DC coupled output drivers for deep and controlled bass.
Sealed, silver contact relay switching for all audio routing and bypass.
Precision, gold plated, switched gain control for accurate 2dB steps.
Low noise, AC toroid and discrete high-voltage linear DC power supply.
AV A L O N D E S I G N - P U R E C L A S S A
V5 H IG H VO LTAG E D I -R E - P
R E A M P L I F I ER
The Avalon V5 DI-RE-MIC PREAMPLIFIER is an ultra high performance,
professional preamplifier, instrument DI interface and all input RE-AMP.
Created for maximum versatility, the
V5’s sonic signature of “Deep and
Controlled Bass, Musical Mid-range and enhanced Vocal Projection”
combine with a unique “ten point” passive TONE BANK™, high-cut
buzz filter, large wide-range analog VU meter and long-life quality
construction...The V5 will c apture every magical perfo rman ce and
continues Avalon’s passion and commitment to Son ic Excellen ce !

AVALON V5 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
AC
input
EARTH
lift
LINE
out
THRU
out
ISO
out
LINE
input
PHONES
out
MIC
input
2
AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Select for either 115v or 230v.
FUSE 5mm slow blow type : 115v = 0.2A, 230v=0.1A.
Switch isolates chassis ground from audio signal gound,
UP position is LIFTED.
Dual TRS Jack and XLR BAL ANCED outputs, DC coupled,
high-current, 600 ohm, +30dB maximum.
THRU output is BUFFERED from Instrument DI input
located on front panel. Ideal for amplifier inputs or tuners.
The ISOLATED (RE-AMP) output is transformer isolated
via the TRS jack. Signal is UNBALANCED +12dB ma ximum.
XLR BALANCED and TRS (balanced) jack line input,
transformer isolated, +45dB maximum input, pin 2=hot.
Headphone TRS jack 0.5W maximum 600 ohms.
XLR BALANCED microphone input, transformer isolated,
+23dB maximum input, pin 2=hot.
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AVALON
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LIFT
115v
FUS E
EART H
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18dB to AMP
OUT
LINE OUT TH RU PHON ES
PUS HPUS H
SERIAL NO.
50/60Hz AC 35W MAX.
MIC INPUT
L
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LINE INPU T+30d B MAX
BALANCEDBALAN CEDBAL ANCE D
OUT
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MAD E IN C ALIFO RNIA, U.S.A .
Rac k Mo unt Kit RM- 2 sh owin g BL ACK optio n U5 and V5.
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XLR BALANCED microphone input, transformer isolated,
Rac k Mo unt Kit RM- 2 sh owin g BL ACK optio n U5 and V5.
+23dB maximum input, pin 2=hot.
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