{"product_id":"avalon-u5","title":"Avalon U5 Single-Channel DI\/Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAvalon U5\u003c\/strong\u003e high-voltage DI\/preamp combines a unique passive tone selector with a variable gain preamp and filter. The high input impedance accepts a wide variety of signal levels and instruments from acoustic guitars to high-output active bass guitars and keyboards. The U5 direct box is loaded with sonic character and user features professionals demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eSONIC EXCELLENCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe U5 high-voltage DI-preamp combines a unique passive tone selector with a variable gain preamp and filter. The high input impedance accepts a wide variety of signal levels and instruments from acoustic guitars to high-output active bass guitars and keyboards. The U5 direct box is loaded with sonic character and user features professionals demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eDEEP AND CONTROLLED BASS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAvalon U5 DI\/preamps have been in use around the world since 1995. They have found their way into the world's leading musicians rigs and recording sessions and been featured on thousands of the best selling (and sounding) albums and live performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eMINIMUM SIGNAL PATH DESIGN\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe U5 includes a variable gain Class A preamplifier to boost low level pickup signals and a high level speaker input for capturing the live sound of the instruments amplifier. Six passive tone-EQ curves are also included to enhance a variety of acoustic and electric instruments. A high-cut switch eliminates unwanted acoustic pickup and high frequency noise, while a  headphone monitor amp has been included for personal listening. Twin DC coupled Class A output amplifiers drive both low level microphone preamp inputs and high level +4dB inputs for direct to tape recording or processing. The active-to-thru switch selects either the instrument input directly or sends the boosted-equalized signal to the amplifier via the front panel jack. A ground isolation switch eliminates any possible earth loop or AC buzz problems with complete safety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avalon Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449294024807,"sku":"7928","price":936.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/avalon-u5-2025_7928_1.jpg?v=1787088443","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/avalon-u5","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}