{"product_id":"avalon-u5-direct-box-used","title":"Avalon U5 Direct Box (Used)","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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Sonic Excellence\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The  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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Features 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Designed for Deep and Controlled Bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Avalon 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Signal Path Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #d89126;\"\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStock photo used. Available item may not be the exact one pictured, but is in very similar condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avalon Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449504526439,"sku":"17757","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_avalon_u5_direct_box_cat_40364c56-b86c-478d-b026-b5bb4268c920.jpg?v=1787089237","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/avalon-u5-direct-box-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}