[. . . ] AVALON DESIGN PURE CLASS A M5 MONO MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER AVA L O N P URE C LASS A DESIGN M USIC R ECORDING S YSTEMS SONIC EXCELLENCE The Avalon M5 Pure Class A microphone preamplifier is the most musical, low noise full function preamplifier available today. [. . . ] 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. MINIMUM SIGNAL PATH DESIGN Avalon's advanced true symmetry design offers highvoltage, 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! M5 MICROPHONE PREAMP M5 FEATURES Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence Minimum audio signal path Pure Class A, 100% discrete design 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 music recording systems since 1985. c 2002 by AVALON INDUSTRIES, INC. [. . . ] Tel: 949-492-2000 Fax: 949-492-4284 www. avalondesign. com email. avalon@avalondesign. com [. . . ]