One owner in a smoke free studio.

Racked in my personal studio

Includes the rack kit already assembled.

The Avalon U5 is a high-voltage, Class A instrument and DI preamplifier with wide-ranging input compatibility. Melding novel passive tone shaping with a variable-gain preamp and practical filtering options, this premium-caliber unit accommodates the gamut of high-impedance sound sources, both passive and active, with equal assurance. A well-known studio staple since 1995, the U5 DI-preamp has also found its way into world-famous musician rigs, as it's celebrated for its deep, controlled bass response as well as its ear-grabbing musical character. Moreover, the U5’s minimal-signal-path design, six ear-grabbing Tone Shape selections, High Cut filter, convenient headphone monitoring, and flexible output options certify a versatile, low-noise solution that tackles studio and stage applications with equal aplomb. Engineers searching for a direct box that’s a substantial cut above the rest will find themselves reaching for the U5 again and again.