Avalon AD2022 (Silver)
MPN #AD2022-S
$5495.00
Save 10.3%, MSRP $6127.00
Dual Mono Pure Class A Preamplifier
The dual mono Avalon AD2022 includes the original sonic capabilities and transparency of the M2, M22 and M5 preamplifiers plus several additional features, including selectable microphone source loading for optimized cable/mic matching, improved high-voltage Class A regulated power supplies, two high Z instrument inputs, variable-passive high pass filter, teflon/silver wiring and doubled plated circuit boards for superior low level signal transfer.
MICROPHONE INPUT
The AD2022 incorporates the most advanced high-performance microphone transformer available. Split low-ratio primary windings are carefully combined within a custom mu-metal core for extended smooth frequency response and very low distortion. Sealer silver relays are used for minimal signal invasion. The input signal selector, high pass filter, polarity-phase reverse, +48v power and the 20dB input attenuator all utilize local sealed relay operation. A variable passive high pass filter provides a minimum phase shift design while eliminating low frequency rumble, wind noise and mechanical vibration at sub sonic frequencies.
SYMMETRICAL PURE CLASS A DESIGN
Two 100% discrete, high-voltage, symmetrical Pure Class A signal amplifiers are utilized per channel. The first operates in a cascaded-cascode FET configuration while the second stage amplifier is fully bipolar. The twin amplifiers share the total available gain requirement. This shared architecture increases the high level headroom capability, improves transient response and doubles the internal bandwidth of the ultra-high performance pure Class A signal amplifiers.
OUTPUT and METERING
High-current DC coupled, Class A discrete amplifiers are utilized for the output drive interface with +36dB capability into all known loads. Two large, high-quality analog VU meters indicate accurate signal readings while bi-color LED's offers peak indication at 0dB and +20dB.
Features
Symmetrical Pure Class A design, two channelsMicrophone and hi-Z instrument inputsGain switched 4dB steps plus +/- 3dB fine output trimSelectable microphone input impedance matchingLow noise -126dB EINUltra high quality, low-ratio, balanced input transformerBalanced, high-current Class A output to +36dBLarge illuminated analog VU meters and twin peak LED'sRegulated phantom power supply +48vInput polarity phase reverseHigh headroom +36dB input before overloadInput -20dB pad for high level signalsSealed silver relays for all signal routingExternal AC 150w toroidal power chassisFully discrete Class A regulated audio power suppliesDeep, musical sound-stage, transparent amplification
Specifications
Circuit Topology
Twin cascode FET and bipolar low level signal amplifiers, high-voltage, 100% discrete, symmetrical Pure Class A
Input Type and Load
Transformer balanced low-ratio, 50, 150, 600 and 1k5 ohm input load selection
Maximum Mic Level
+36dB balanced XLR pin 2 hot (with -20dB passive attenuator)
Maximum Instrument Level
+18dB at 100k ohms instrument input level, standard mono 1/4 inch jack
Input Attenuator
-20dB resistive pre transformer primary, sealed silver relay
Phantom Power
+48v regulated 50mA capability, sealed silver relay
High Pass Filter
Passive, variable from 30Hz to 185Hz @ 6dB per octave, sealed silver relay.
Polarity Reverse
Sealed silver relay on microphone input
Gain Range Input
+20dB to +64dB in 4dB steps
Gain Output Range
+/- 3dB variable conductive plastic potentiometer
Maximum Output Level
+36dB balanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete symmetrical Pure Class A
Output Type
XLR connector, pin 2 hot
Noise EIN Unweighted
-126dB 150 ohm
Noise 20kHz Unweighted
-102dB
Distortion THD, IMD
0.05% nominal
Frequency Response -3dB
1Hz to 120kHz transformer limit
System Bandwidth
DC to 1MHz
Output Meter
High quality, illuminated analog VU meter 0dB = +4dB.
Peak Meter
Bi-color LED's 0dB and +20dB peak detection circuit.
AC power supply B2T
External toroidal 100V to 240V, 50-60Hz selectable, 150 watts maximum.
Cables
90V ac, 4 pin male power input connector, B2T required, internal DC regulation
Dimensions
19 x 12 x 3.5 in (482 x 305 x 89mm)
Weight
15lbs (6.8kg)
Dimensions - Shipping Carton
24 x 21.5 x 7.5 in (610 x 546 x 190mm)
Weight - Packed
25lbs (11.4kg)
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5.0
Daryl Thisdelle
Woodstock New Brunswick
October 20, 2018
Avalon The king
I have wanted this mic pre for over 10 years. I finally pulled the trigger. I used it mainly on acoustic guitar so far and any acoustic guitar that comes in my studio will go through this pre. Every pre does do something to the sound, even if it is just a bit they do.
Read moreThis mic pre with a very detailed mic gives me back only what went in and nothing else. The sound is so accurate and so detailed it is just a treat to use this mic pre. I can not describe how satisfying it is to use the mic pre.. A huge keeper in my studio. It holds it's own with my DW Fearn VT-2, Vintech 273 , Lachapll 992 EG and last but not least my UAD 4-710 D...
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