Pure Class A, 100% discrete design

Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence

Minimum audio signal path

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

Sonic Excellence

The Avalon M5 Pure Class A microphone preamplifier is the most musical, low noise full function preamplifier available today. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the M5 combines an advanced transformer input stage with twin high performance Class A cascode FET and bipolar discrete amplifiers for sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The M5 is ideal for vocal and acoustic instruments, active DI input for the direct recording of bass, guitars and keyboards.

Features include state-of-the-art, balanced 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high performance audio for many years.

Designed for Ultimate Music Recording

Avalon preamplifiers have been in use since 1986. 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.

Minimal Signal Path Design

Avalon's advanced true symmetry design offers high-voltage, 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!