Avedis Audio MA5

MPN #MA5

$1315.00

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500 series Class A mic pre, stepped gain to 71.2 dB, in-house transformers, 28kHz boost, low noise, high headroom, smooth highs, full low-end response

The MA5 was designed to capture the unmistakable tone and character of early ?70s British Class-A consoles, while incorporating modern reliability and precision. Drawing on years of expertise restoring vintage British and American modules, Avedis Audio engineered the MA5 around transformer-balanced, all-discrete Class-A circuitry, carefully selecting only the most musical and robust components. The result is a preamp that delivers full-bodied lows extending below 10 Hz, clear and defined mids, and smooth, open highs - all without the muddiness or smear that can plague lesser designs.

A standout feature of the MA5 is the 28k button, a carefully tuned high-frequency corrective boost that restores detail often lost to cable capacitance or excessive processing, adding air and brilliance with a subtle +6 dB peak at 28 kHz. With stepped gain control in 5 dB increments, an output trim for precise level matching, and rugged in-house"built input and output transformers, the MA5 is both versatile and unmistakably musical. After more than 18 years in continuous production, it has become a trusted choice in studios worldwide - from home setups to major facilities - valued for its reliability, headroom, and classic sonic signature that stands the test of time.

Features

Standard 500 series modular size 1.5" x 5.25"

Single-ended Class A amplifier

UK made Carnhill/St Ives input transformer

Custom designed Jensen output transformer

Stepped gain rotary switch in 5dB steps

Output level pot for trim and mute

LED lit pushbuttons

28kHz feature brings out high frequency detail

Custom made Marconi style knobs: Red gain knob

High headroom & CMR, Low noise design

Specifications

General Specifications

Frequency Response: <10Hz to -3dB at 67kHz

Input Impedance: 1250 ohms

Output Impedance: <75 ohms, bias variable

Common Mode Rejection Ratio: >100dB min @ 60Hz

Maximum Output Level: +32.2 dBu @ 100K, +27 dBu @ 600 bias variable

Power Requirements: ±16 vdc @ 75mA per rail

Gain Voltage: 0 to 33.4 Volts

Gain dB: 0 to 71.2 dB

Equivalent Input Noise: 110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz bandwidth

Weight: 2.7 lbs / 1.13kg

Reviews

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5.0

Dave Gagné

Québec, QC

April 19, 2018

Pristine preamp

I was on the look-out for a great, musically warm preamp to complete the rather 'cleaner sounding' selection of preamps I have. Many online reviews were pointing to this preamp as being of really high quality (it seems the whole Avedis line of product fits that category). Read more

5.0

Thomas Bodenchuk

British Columbia

May 25, 2015

LOVE THIS

Perfect for nice smooth vocals. Does the Neve thing in a Modern kind of way. Thickens up the Low end and adds some nice neve flavour in the top end.

Tracked Vocals, Acoustics and drums through it. All with great results. The 28K air band lets acoustic and snares sparkle. Read more