All user reviews of 5/5 for the Avalon U5

Bottom Live transistor "pure class A".
Input jack on the front, line and XLR mic at the back, headphone output.
Adjustment of input and 6 preset EQ level.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, I used primarily in home studio before a sound card.

SOUND QUALITY

This DI box is transparent and very clean, does not stain at all. I use it with bass, electric guitars and electro-acoustics.
It is fabulous with low, one branch, it sets a preset and it sounds, this is terrible.
A guitarist friend was impressed by the sound of his electro-acoustic spent in the U5, I think it was conquered!

OVERALL OPINION

I have one thing to say go for it!
Of course, this DI box is not cheap though everything he brings is soon forgotten its price. It is simple to use and most importantly it SOUNDS!
The only criticism I can make is that there is no switch on / off.

This is a DI output with a line or mic level. It contains a transistor preamp and EQ presets.

UTILIZATION

I often used to record the bass and guitar. I much prefer neve 1073 for bass. on the other hand for a stat in the clear, it's beautiful. I used it a few times in concert without an amp (A Ramp Grenoble) with a Precision and it is very comfortable for little there worthy returns the name.

SOUND QUALITY

It is transparent and soft. Eq presets are quite strange I think. The one I prefer is No. 2 on the Precision. On Jazzbass and Strat, I disable eq.

OVERALL OPINION

This is an excellent DI that can replace an amp Live sound if the conditions are good. Recording is essential, but Neve often come first. I think it's better on a guitar than a bass. On the low against it can be used as reinforcements of a microphone jack. For the price used is valid because it has a DI with a preamp for about 300 euros. Eq presets are rarely used in my opinion. I would have perhaps not bought new.

I was looking for a preamp / DI to transform the impedance and attack a compressor properly DBX 160A
I eventually turned my traditional amps (bass mark) to go directly into a PA amp.





To the sound is simply excellent, it is always in the most accurate, not a fart breath.

For lovers of transistor, the foot, I would say that this preamp coupled to an amplifier PA is the best solution for me amplifying transistor.

on the other hand, if you prefer heat lamps, and many buy the lamp, the U5 is not just that.

UTILIZATION

the boost up to 30 db is very effective, the sound is clear, it is difficult to get the signal distortion.

Presets équalsation board are great and well oriented to the bottom, however, I still recommend having a real equalizer (or rack then an integrated bass preamp) for more flexibility on the equalizer.

SOUND QUALITY

I am very satisfied on all uses, it is very neutral and accurate, I feel that the bandwidth is extended (I got more bass) compared to preamps that equipped my MB heads.

OVERALL OPINION

I put 9 and not 10 because I think it would have been desirable to carry a meter to indicate the level of output (useful for attacking a console or sound card) and I would also add a mute is always helpful.

Characteristics are known and available in pdf at:
http://www.avalondesign.com/pdfs/hr_avalonLit_U5.pdf

Note that you can:
- Use it as a DI and link to his amp
- Connect to the amp and connect the DI out of the amp to the U before attacking the patch
- But, I would say most importantly, connect the speaker output of the amp to the proper input on the U5 which becomes "power absorber" high quality (up to 400 W)

In all 3 cases you have the choice between out line level or microphone level
You also have the choice to use or not, one of six EQ presets available

In short: if it is not a Swiss Army Knife ....

UTILIZATION

It is "plug and play" connect, test the EQ .... play!

On first use it is the Shoe Fits in less than 15 minutes.

SOUND QUALITY

That's where we reached Nirvana ... almost.

Frankly the signal given by the U5 is very classy! Its a real pro, a real signal studio!
I mainly play on a JazzBass American Deluxe 5 string which preamp high quality is recognized to attack the wonder of DI boxes for direct-sound.
With U5 is still taking another step toward excellence.
I mostly use presets 1 and 2, the second is perfect for erasing the "over-medium" of the jazz bass in rock contexts without a heavy sound ...

The only downside is probably that after a time, and in some specific cases, a more vintage look less clean sound a little mushy ..... and with U5 DI alone as it doesn ' is not possible: thus the stack studio on Spring!

In this regard the entry HP is very useful to dub old beast tube which we want to take the grain and / or do not have DI output but against on modern combos or heads (Markbass, Aguilar etc. .. ..) power stage "switching" it does nothing at all.

OVERALL OPINION

The price is not really democratic, but:

- You appear totally justified in taking his first
- And if the U5 is widespread in the spokes of our dear providers do not forget to ask about your data sheet!

To summarize I would say that U5 is typically the kind of equipment do we avoid a too long speech, but rather we recommend a trial of urgency at all concerned about his bass signal

The only HIC, you are warned, is that the U5 then quickly becomes indispensable and especially almost irreplaceable.
Not that there are no other manufacturers to offer high-end DI for bass, but they are often more expensive!


Epilogue: (true story!)

I (and others): - "ouaaahheuuu the super bass sound too cooool maaan!"
Artistic Director - "not bad mouai"
me: - "bah it does not then well I like ....?"
the art director - "not missing something, the last time we worked together you had more depth t'vois ah yes it is where your U5???"
me: - "erff beh ... it was not me and saw the price of my preamp I thought not ...."
Artistic Director - "remember your good friend we will repeat the shot with a U5"

no comments ....

I will not dwell on this point already above

UTILIZATION

Nothing more simple plug made your settings and then nothing to say a regal, manufacturing quality is beyond reproach in a word beautiful

SOUND QUALITY

That the happiness of her nothing but its not short of breath the dream. the sound is a once formidable precision pass in this box
complement after 1 month of use: well this thing really is a monster

OVERALL OPINION

I possess for 4 days and up to now what I did for my bass served one term noguera 5 Live, with a preamp and gt6b ebs micro bass and each time the result is flawless j 'I also tested with my motif6es It looks very bad on the vintage keyboard but it takes a time. SO THAT'S GOOD IN ANY EVENT I must have another for 2 channels for my design and record bass and guitar at the same temps.au view of the results it is not so expensive add-in after 1 month of use: and well this thing really is a monster
the ultimate weapon for low stage, studio, I record a AW16G and the resulting maintenance of a miracle pure, precise heat that was not the case before u5, for example in my bass u5 that goes to my AW16G a reverb as an insert and tweaks and here I am with a slap in the comparable Victor Wooten so if I do not believe my ears even with a game very fast slap sound is still as well defined
and the conclusion is the same for the guitar in short a complete success and in addition it shows me that we could do a very good record on this small recorder and of making no adjustment that lasts for hours after records and the sound is immediately

Everything has been said before

UTILIZATION

Simple operation, you plug the guitar or the bass, and presto you're done! can also be a signal preamplifier (boost function) and use the pitch correction provided or not.

SOUND QUALITY

Its absolutely excellent, with the possibility of staining it with the pitch correction that can be bypassed, and the low pass filter can be enabled or not.

OVERALL OPINION

I do not separate them for all the gold in the world. Happy owner of this machine for several years, I have used in many configs, for stage, studio, behind a bass guitar or synth. She never let me down, and I prefer to record my bass so simple: low> U5> dbx 160A> recorder.
The sound is always by appointment. For electric guitar, another config I use is: Guitar> U5 which splits the signal to the recorder and DBX 160A on one side, and multi-effects preamp digitech amp to the other transplanted. I record it as the dry signal and wet signal, which allows me to do reamping if the need arises, or add an amp simulation plug via the TC electronic. The U5 is the heart of my studio to use the guitars and bass. I can only recommend this product, especially since it eliminates the need for preamp. I would do this choice with his eyes closed.

http://www.avalondesign.com/instrudi.html for specs

UTILIZATION

There's no simple, one arm in front, one branch derrire, ears and attention ...

no need for manual ...

SOUND QUALITY

In one word: EXCELLENT

OVERALL OPINION

The U5 is expensive, but if you have your search of the ITS, is not ahsiter ...

is frankly nothing wrong, it's a nice bte is really perfect for both the studio and for gigs ...

always at the top of my stack the small gray box

10/12/2006: sold due to cracking at all lights. However, I plan to redeem myself a U5 for the studio ...

Everything has been said above

UTILIZATION

Manuel minimum, but we do not need more, except perhaps for use with amps, some examples would have been welcome.

SOUND QUALITY

Its amazing. I never liked the sound of the bass I was recording before working with the Avalon. EQ curves offer a "plus" undeniable, but it takes (for bass) monitors can well make a serious pain to get carried away by the fun and have too many serious infra.

OVERALL OPINION

High price, quality sound. It is clear that for this price you can afford multiple copies of more conventional DI. But the preamp and the EQ really bring "the" sound of the expected premium.

Steering box and prampli of up to 30 db in steps of 3db
Some presets qualisation

UTILIZATION

The configuration could not be simpler, one branch, we play.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is perfectly reproduced.
The colors prampli lgrement sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few months
What I like most: the sound. Great for guitars, ideal for bass.
I use it mostly in the studio, before attacking an audio interface for guitar and bass, in productions that do not require plutt amp simulations, but soft.
I apprcie least for the acoustic electric guitar.
I regret that there is no VU meter.
The ratio quality price is what it is because it is a machine almost unique.
With exprience, I do it again this choice without hsiter.

DI luxury, it is possible to rack, but also to transport if needed to live. Connectivity enough to what is asked, even if you would like more and more.

UTILIZATION

Simplistic manual presents the different EQ curves (6 available) and general characteristics.

My use is concentrated in the low register, always sublime with this configuration. Occasionally I use in other configurations (keyboards, guitar) but I especially took to the bass.

SOUND QUALITY

The warm, round bass is reproduced. It's happening all over mix.
It must of course go to him a good bass in it, and you're done recording. It may seem expensive, but the solution to many problems.

OVERALL OPINION

Use for 4 or 5 years.
The solution of the record low, easy, convenient and portable.
No better since, so I bought if it loose

see site avalon ... it easier ...

UTILIZATION

I use it in "flat" without the eq presets ...
unless you equalize, you better equalize ... )

SOUND QUALITY

is the most transparent ...

OVERALL OPINION

I have 3 years on stage and in studio ... BCQ sound engineer told me to thank you ...
this may be dear to a DI, but I prefer to send the best signal in the sound system ... For me, there's no picture ...
for those who have more money, test the steering tube "REDDI DI Box" A home-Design

I will not repeat what has already been extensively discussed below.
This is professional level equipment.

The only downside: I know that this is not fatal but could have had an on / off switch rather than plugging / unplugging the power cord.

UTILIZATION

It's just perfect. I use it exclusively with my bass.
The low returns in the U5, a little boost in gain, a little EQ and I resort to the PA.

In rehearsal, concert, recording at home on the computer ... it works everywhere and it works very well.

The interface is simple and functional. It is very interesting to have several different levels with XLR outputs.

In short it is faultless.

SOUND QUALITY

For me, it's just the best sound I've ever had.
It's much easier and convenient to carry only amp and I am assured to always have a great sound.

I love the bass sound with great medium and I am served. It is often said but again, the EQs are very musical and very involved in the interest of the beast.

OVERALL OPINION

Love.

I intend to sell my amp because it really helps me in anything. I'll just buy a second one to have a backup (you can never be too careful).

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