Avalon Design U5 Direct Box DI with Rack Case

This item is being listed due to warehouse reorganization.
There are no issues with its functionality, but there is some crackling when the BOOST knob is turned up. Please only purchase if you understand and accept this condition.

■ About the Product
The Avalon U5 Pure Class A Instrument & DI Preamplifier is regarded as the most powerful direct box available today. The U5 is designed to deliver the absolute best input signal and musical performance, featuring unparalleled characteristics that create exceptional sound. It is ideal for a wide range of instruments, from low-output pickups of basses, acoustic instruments, and electric guitars to high-output speakers and synthesizers.

The U5 utilizes an optimal hardware input stage to route low-level pickup signals to control circuits and capture the live sound of musical amplifiers. With six passive tone EQ curves, including those for various acoustic and electric instruments, you can create unique sounds tailored to your musical genre. Hardware switches allow you to choose between direct line input or passing through the boost circuit.

■ Product Specifications

Circuit Configuration: 100% Discrete, High Voltage Class A
Gain: Switchable 3dB steps, Max Gain +30dB
Input Impedance: 3 Meg Ohms, Unbalanced (Single-Ended)
Max Input Level: +24dBu, Unbalanced, 400w Speaker Input
Output Connectors (2): XLR Type, Pin 2 Hot, Electronically Balanced
Max Output Level Class A: +30dBu DC Coupled, Balanced 600 Ohms (Mic and Line)
Max Output Level Class A: +24dBm Balanced 600 Ohms
(Mic and Line)
Noise: -100dB (Mic), -105dB (Line)