Avalon U5

A modern tool inspired by studio standards

Designed in the spirit of top studio preamps, this device condenses the essentials into a robust half-rack format. It offers the transparency and musicality of a Class-A topology, while adding a DI section and color options to cover many recording and live situations.

For musicians, creators, and engineers who want to work fast

Ideal for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and content creators, it simplifies capturing a clean or already "shaped" instrument signal. In front of your audio interface, on stage before a console, or in post-production to recolor a take, it integrates seamlessly and speeds up the workflow.

Features designed for versatility

Musical and quiet Class-A preamp

The pure Class-A preamp provides a smooth and detailed gain boost up to +30 dB, with a low noise floor to preserve transients and dynamics. You get a solid sonic foundation, ready to be converted or sent to a console.

Complete DI with speaker-level input

The direct box section accepts your instruments and offers a speaker-level input to capture the character of an amp directly at the source. The line or mic level outputs facilitate adaptation to any environment, from home studios to broadcast stages.

Instant colors and treble control

The 6 tone presets provide ready-to-use sonic signatures, from defined clarity to warmer hues. The high-pass filter softens high frequencies and tames sibilance or "fizz" from amplified instruments.

Direct monitoring and compact format

The headphone output allows immediate listening without additional equipment. The half-rack 9.5" - 2U chassis easily fits into a mobile rig or rack alongside your interface, compressor, or favorite processor.

Technical specifications

Number of channels

1

EQ

High-pass filter

Preamp	pure Class-A	Input	speaker level
Gain	variable up to +30 dB	Output level	line or mic
Tone presets	6	Headphone output	yes
High-pass filter	yes	Format	half-rack 9.5" - 2U
DI box	for instruments