{"product_id":"avalon-u5-di-open-box","title":"Avalon U5 DI - Open Box","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1983\/4140\/files\/avalonu5new.jpg?v=1784696644\" height=\"350\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My U5 has made me realize the potential of all of my bass equipment. More importantly, it is helping me to realize my own potential as a bass player.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Jeff P., AZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The U5 is the holy grail for bass guitar. It would be a steal at twice the price.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Daniel S., NJ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I new I was going to like it, I just didn't know how well! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love it!\" - Randall S., OH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Wow!! Acoustic guitar has never been better to listen to... magical!\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Adam B., CA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\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\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eU5 FEATURES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePure Class A, 100% discrete design\u003cbr\u003eSmooth musical detail and sonic excellence\u003cbr\u003eVariable gain preamp to +30dB.\u003cbr\u003eDual microphone and line outputs\u003cbr\u003eHi-Z   3,000,000 ohm input impedance\u003cbr\u003eVery low noise -100dB\u003cbr\u003eHigh headroom +30dB\u003cbr\u003eSix tone bank selections.\u003cbr\u003eDC coupled Class A output for superior bass\u003cbr\u003eHigh cut switch eliminates noise\u003cbr\u003eLED active signal indicator\u003cbr\u003eHeadphone monitor output jack\u003cbr\u003eLow distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD\u003cbr\u003eHigh level 400 watt speaker input\u003cbr\u003eActive to thru selector - ground isolation switch\u003cbr\u003e100% discrete power supplies for audio path\u003cbr\u003eInternal toroidal power supply for low noise\u003cbr\u003eLong lasting, stainless steel hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSONIC EXCELLENCE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Avalon U5 Pure Class A instrument DI \u0026amp; preamplifier is the most powerful direct box available today.  Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the U5 includes many features and sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The U5 is ideal for bass guitar and acoustic instruments, electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers and low output pickups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeatures include state-of-the-art, high input impedance input stage for zero load effect on sensitive pickups and keyboards, 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high performance audio for many years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDESIGNED FOR DEEP \u0026amp; CONTROLLED BASS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\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\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMINIMUM SIGNAL PATH DESIGN \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\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\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1983\/4140\/files\/avalonu5rear.jpg?v=1784696644\" height=\"434\" width=\"690\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eU5 Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 690px;\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Sans Serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eCircuit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eTopology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% discrete, high-voltage Class A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitched 3dB steps, maximum gain +30dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ,000,000 ohm unbalanced (single ended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Input Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+24dBu unbalanced, 400w speaker input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Connectors (2):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR type, pin 2 hot electronic balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Output Level (Class A):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+30dBu DC coupled, balanced 600 ohms (mic and line out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eHeadphone Output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5w into 600 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eNoise 20kHz Unweighted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-100dBu minimum gain position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eDistortion THD, IMD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1% at +10dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eFrequency Response, -\/+0.5dB:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5Hz to 100kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eFrequency Response, -3dB:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1Hz to 500kHz (input band limited)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eHigh Cut Filter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-3dB at 8kHz minimum phase design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTone Selector\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix position rotary switch, all passive filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAC Power\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal toroidal AC supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 3.5 x 12 in (216 x 88 x 305mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003eWeight-Packed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12lbs (5.4kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRack mount kit (1) RM-1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds one half rack unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRack mount kit (2) RM-2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack units)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avalon Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332184264988,"sku":"u5openbox","price":546.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1983\/4140\/files\/avalonu5new_1.jpg?v=1784604176","url":"https:\/\/jrrshop-3235.myshopify.com\/products\/avalon-u5-di-open-box","provider":"jrrshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}