The Avalon V55 is a first-class and flexible dual mono amp for professional users who want impressive preamplification for a wide variety of signals. It is suitable not only as a preamp for microphones, but also for reamping situations or for D.I. signals. The result is controlledbass, musical mid-range and cleartreble, whether you're using ribbon, dynamic or condenser microphones or want to record bass, acoustic instruments, electric guitars, keyboards or synths. The ultra-modern DI input stages offer twochannels with very high impedances for the "zero load" effect with sensitive pickups and keyboards, while at the same time maintaining a massive input headroom of+36 dB.
Extraordinary in sound
Avalon DI preamps have been in use worldwide since 1985 and have found their way into countless studios, musician rigs, recording sessions and thus also on well-known records/albums. The V55 features the best DI features of the Avalon U5 with two studio-quality preamps and "a new sonic addition". Two alternative solid-state topologies are cascaded to create a rich, harmonic content in the lower midrange that is not offered in other Avalon preamps. This function gives the V55 a new dimension of sound character.
"MINIMUM SIGNAL PATH DESIGN"
The V55 includes two very high quality input transformers (the same as in the Avalon VT-737sp) with dual microphone input impedance for perfect mic/cable matching. In addition, there is a high-cut switch to eliminate unwanted acoustic interference and high-frequency noise, a headphone monitor amplifier and a 100% Class A output amplifier for defined bass control. A buffered "Thru" output for the "zero-instrument-load tuners" or power amp inputs, internal toroidal transformers with discrete high voltage silver relays for transparent applications are also on board.
Avalon V55 Overview
Advanced musical details and sonic excellence
High-quality transformer inputs and isolated outputs
variable high-gain preamps up to +66dB
100% discrete, high voltage, pure class A
Double microphone impedance selection
Hi-Z 10.000.000.000.000 Ω Instrument DI Inputs
Very low noise -100dB
High construction height +30dB
RE preamplifier with line, DI or microphone input
Ten "passive" TONE-BANK"™ selections, per channel
Reverse polarity ( Phase ) at all inputs and outputs
DC-coupled Class A outputs for superb bass
High Cut switches (low pass filters) eliminate noise.
LED display for active and maximum signals
Headphone monitor output jacks
Low distortion, less than 0.5% THD and IMD
Professional VU meters, large measuring range -30dB~18dB
Buffered DI Outputs & Ground Disconnectors
100% discrete power supplies for audio paths
Internal toroidal core power supplies for low-noise operation