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Avedis MA5 - 500-Series Class A Mic Pre

by Avedis
£949.00 inc. vat
£790.83 ex. vat
SKU SAVEMA5
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Avedis MA5 - 500-Series Class A Mic Pre

The Avedis MA5 is a 500 series module size Class A microphone pre-amplifier designed to mimic the characteristics of 1970's consoles. The MA5 has a rich and open sound with lots of harmonic content and has clear mids and a high end that comes through naturally without sounding too dull or too harsh.

As well as the usual mic pre features the Avedis MA5 has a 28khz option which brings out the higher frequencies fine details.

Avedis MA5 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 push-buttons
  • 28kHz feature brings out high frequency detail 
  • Custom-made Marconi-style knobs
  • High headroom & CMR, low noise design

Avedis MA5 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 @ 100KΩ, +27 dBu @ 600Ω 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