GENERAL CATALOG 2000 AVALON PHILOSOPHY
INTRODUCTION
Wynton R. Morro founded Avalon with the desire to bring the art and selected high quality active and passive components. This of music recording closer to the essence of the original per- powerful combination of design features gives increased musical formance. Avalon’s pure Class A recording systems provide the headroom and greater dynamic transient capability for a truly world’s leading engineers, producers and musicians with state- transparent audio passage. of-the-art, electronics designed especially for high-fidelity music SONIC EXCELLENCE and sound recording. These carefully engineered systems Avalon has been manufacturing high-end Pure Class A enhance the creative senses and systems since 1985. Our become one with the music itself. dedicated pursuit of sonic FEATURES excellence assures the most Avalon systems utilize 100% harmonious musical signal transfer discrete, high-bias pure Class A into the 21st century. Whether you audio amplifiers. These pure Class are recording a solo vocalist, cap- A amplifiers are incorporated into turing the delicate nuance of an minimal signal path designs which acoustic instrument, mastering include sealed silver relays, music and film productions or re- balanced DC coupled high-current cording symphonies, let Avalon “outside-world” drivers, fully take you to the leading edge in discrete linear DC regulators, low analog and experience sonic noise toroidal power transformers reality like never before!
A FEW AVALON USERS
Abbey Road, UK • Absolute Audio Mastering, NY • Allen Sides • Ars Nova Studio • Studios, NY • Michael Brauer, NY • Michael Powell • Music Box, CA • Mutt Lange • Audio Affects, CA • Babyface, CA • Bob Dillon • Bob Fernandez, CA • Brandon's NHK, Japan • NRG Studios, North Hollywood • O'Henry Sound Studios, CA • Oasis Way • Brian Adams, BC • Casandra Wilson, USA • Celine Dion, Canada • Cello Mastering, CA • Oceanway, CA • Pacific Sound, France • Paisley Park, MN • Pat Studios, CA • Chances Are Studios, TN • Cheonum Studio • Cho Bong Record • Metheny, NY • Phil Ramone, NY • Pizzazudio Recording, Ontario • Platinum Studios, Chuck Everts Sound, CA • Chung King Studios, NY • Chunhatongil Taiwan • Pony Canyon, Japan • Puff Daddy • Quintessential Sound, NY • Studio • Core Studio, Korea • Craig Street, NY • Crystal Method, CA • Right Track Studios, NY • Rob Chiarelli, CA • Roland Corp., Tokyo • Dennis Sands, CA • Denny Purcell, TN • Design FX • Dispatch, France • Royaltone Studios, CA • Saehan Media, Korea • San Diego University, CA Doug Botnick, CA • Dreamhire, NY • Dyam Music, France • Ed Seay, • Sangmyung University • Shawn Murphy, CA • Simply Red, UK Skywalker Nashville • Encore Studios, CA • Fernando Saunders, NY • Flash Sound, CA • Sony Music Studios, NY • Sony Pictures, Los Angeles • Brothers, WA •Fletcher, MA • Front Page, CA • Future Records, VA • Sony, Japan • Sound Castle Studios, CA • Sterling Sound, NY • Steve Vai, George Benson, NJ • George Duke, CA • Georgetown Masters, TN • CA • Studio Polygone, Paris • Studios Cuillaurne Tell, Paris • The Kitchen PURE CLASS A Guy Roache, CA • Hanson,TX • Hit Factory, NY • Hollywood Bowl, CA • Mastering, NC • The Lodge, Emily Lazar, NY • The Rental Company, NY • Ian Underwood, CA • Indigo Girls • J Pop, Korea • Joel Moss, CA • John Gass, CA • The Studio/Jed Leiber, CA • Tom Barney, NY • Top Master, Paris • Toy Specialists, Jungle Island, Nashville • JVC, Japan • King Records, Tokyo • Korea Art • Kwangjoo NY • Tyrell Music, CA • Vanessa Williams • Walt Disney Imagineering, CA • Walter AVALON DESIGN MUSIC RECORDING Sunyul Music Acad. • Lee Hoon Studio • Leslie Ann Jones, CA • Los Angeles Afanasiess, CA • Walter Becker, HI • West Productions, CA • Western Outdoor,India
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Nathan is a sought after musician having worked with, and along side, Avalon Rules! Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Michael Jackson... AD2055 Pure Class A Music Equalizer Produced, written, & performed No. #1 Billboard Hit - Adventure / Columbia Records. Recently finished producing her new solo rock album, WHEN YOU LIVE. The compression in the VT-737SP is smooth and musical, particularly good A Multi-level artist, musicians who have played or recorded with ACADEMIA when using low ratios like 2:1 and 3:1. I always use this in combination with a include Joe Zawinul (Weather Report), Steve Gadd (Paul Simon), Jake E. Lee Sony c800g microphone when cutting vocals and I have had numerous (Ozzy Osbourne), Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire), Greg & Matt Bissonette compliments. When mixing I also use the VT-737SP on lead and/or (David Lee Roth), Rikki Rockett (Poison). She was awarded Artist of the Year by background vocals. I am often asked by producers about gear. The one box I L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan; was former musical director for the Quincy Jones VT-737SP Vacuum Tube Preamp-EQ-Compressor tell them to get above all the rest (and first) is the VT-737SP because of its Workshops & scored for feature films. flexibility and great sound. The AD2044 compressor is one of my favorites for "Dude,...15Hz...hurts good! acoustic piano, stereo background vocals and also the mix buss. Once again, "My Avalon VT-747SP lives on the this is one of the most transparent compressors ever. AD2077 Pure Class A Mastering Equalizer Our sound immediately went First stereo buss, adding incredible air Class with the VT-737SP and the and punch. The flexibility of the Rob Chiarelli has engineered and mixed for Will Smith, Madonna, Janet Jackson, VT-747SP. The FATTEST bottom two band filters in the sidechain Ricky Martin, Coolio, Ray Charles and Christina Aguilera to name a few I engineer and program all the projects that I work on, which means that I'm and cleanest top we've ever heard. always "under it" from a time standpoint. While I'm forever experimenting with allow me to fine tune the stereo We were looking to step up our my setup in order to create "the angel" sound in my unorthodox way, I always buss compression, producing an sound for our second album, and search for the gear that gets me "there" most quickly and simply, with the highest explosive sound. The Avalon I rely on the AD2077 mastering equalizer for the VT-737SP and VT-747SP quality. In my case clean and pristine isn't the be all and end all, what I need AD2055 is the best EQ I've ever its incredible depth and elegance. It is the provided the answer!" more than anything is the right heard. Having the cleanest low most versatile EQ I’ve ever used. The integrity vibe and flavor. and low-mid frequencies, “The Crystal Method” of the stereo image is both wide and true and Guitars, vocals, bass, horns, literally combined with the most open electronic music composers the tonal range is extraordinary. I can achieve everything goes through my Avalon top-end makes this my favorite great control in the bass, while keeping the so I get plenty of fat, well tool in the studio. I personally use I made the switch to the Avalon AD2055 as midrange smooth and precise...and the high compressed bottom end and super five of these on all my mixes. my vocal EQ about three years ago and I’ve end air seems to go on forever! smooth EQ. Even with the massive amounts never gone back. The music I tend to work In the ever evolving world of what of equalization, the sound stays on is primarily vocal oriented. Therefore I When I need a touch of color, I turn to my can sometimes be called "clinical" musical and true. I've been a demand an EQ that can accurately target VT-747SP. It gives me the flexibility of digital recording, the VT-737SP devoted fan and owner for 10 exact frequencies and then allow me to shape choosing whether I want to add the tube signal puts the analog warmth I need back years and counting (they didn't the sound into the mix. The Avalon AD2055 path or not...and that extra little EQ rocks! Jon Gass into my digital set up! pay me for this). A sample of fulfills this role flawlessly. Emily Lazar Avalon truly sets the pace...absolutely brilliant! mixer/producer/engineer artists graced with Avalon Anyone who is in the market for a powerful, mastering engineer/ producer The Angel aka. 60 Channels has processing: Emily has mastered albums for Taj high quality EQ should not pass up the CEO, The Lodge, NYC remixed The Pharcyde, Jody Mahal, Sinead O’Connor, Mindless Self AD2055. The sound is pure and distinct. Watley, Spearhead and Donald Babyface,TLC, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Boys II Men, Phil Collins, Dru Indulgence, Saturday Night Live’s 25th Anniversary Musical The Angel Byrd and recently scored the box Hill, David Bowie, N'Sync, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Kevin has engineered for many R&B artist Performancees, The original cast album for Hedwig and the angry producer/artist/ composer Kevin “K.D.” Davis office hit “Boiler Room” Take 6, Michael Bolton, Faith Evans, Diana Ross, James Taylor, Usher... such as Mariah Carey, NSync, Montell Jordan, Inch, as well as soundtrack albums for Pokemon: the First Movie, mix engineer Eric Benet, Tyrese, Coolio, Destiny’s Child, Boys Don’t Cry and American Psycho, among others. and Boys to Men
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AD2022 AD2044 AD2055 AD2077 DUAL MONO MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER DUAL MONO OPTO-COMPRESSOR DUAL MONO EQUALIZER MASTERING EQUALIZER The AD2022 is Avalon’s fourth generation of 100% The AD2044 Pure Class A opto-compressor features The Avalon AD2055 Pure Class A music equalizer The AD2077 Mastering Equalizer is an ultraistic discrete, Pure Class A microphone preamplifiers and non invasive control of the signal path. The AD2044 combines the most musical, low noise parametric design optimizing absolute signal integrity. Switched incorporates our famous “deep and powerful” sound floats invisibly across your instrument or mix buss and equalizer with the best passive and active filter designs rotary controls for all functions makes repeatable stage with many new exciting features. seamlessly enhances the body of the sonic image. for accurate and powerful control. settings fast and easy.
The AD2022 includes all the sonic quality of the original M2, Features include state of the art, balanced 100% discrete The unique combination of advanced electronics and pure The AD2077 embraces all the ultra-high resolution and M22, and M5 preamplifiers plus several improved design Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical “real world” user musical character enables the AD2055 to deliver high- sonic qualities of the AD2055 . The AD2077 also features functions. Features include selectable microphone source features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true speed transient detail at the operational extremes of real- the unique combination of both active and passive filter loading for optimized cable/mic matching, variable-passive high performance audio for many years. world equalization demands. designs. This musical combination of tone selections high pass filter, twin Hi-Z instrument inputs convienently Computer matched, high speed linear opto elements The passive high and low bands offer alternate musical enables the discriminating engineer unlimited choices located on the front panel, improved high-voltage Class A provide the passive attenuator system for gain reduction. tone range to the full function active parametric mid within the vast overlapping frequency ranges. Avalon's power distribution, teflon/silver wiring and four layer double The AD2044 incorporates a unique external control loop bands. Passive equalizers have long been a favorite with advanced true symmetry design offers high voltage, large plated circuit boards for superior low level signal transfer. and current monitored optical driver for smooth control music lovers around the world...full-bodied, powerful (up headroom, extended bandwidth and very low noise. The The AD2022 incorporates the most advanced high plus the benefits of traditional vintage LDR compression. to +/- 32dB, 64dB range!) and sweet frequency selections use of 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers gives performance microphone transformer available. Split low The AD2044 can be found in the world’s leading are the benefits of the passive high-low EQ bands. the serious mastering engineer ultimate sonic character and ratio primary windings are carefully combined within a recording studio’s, mastering facilities and artist producer The Avalon AD2055 breathes life! a natural harmonic detail that enhances the program custom mu-metal core for extended smooth frequency outboard racks. material and becomes one with the music itself. response and very low distortion. The Avalon AD2077 is the most musically transparent The musical performance of the AD2022 is breathtaking mastering EQ available today! and has to be heard to be believed!
FEATURES FEATURES FEATURES FEATURES • 100% discrete, Pure Class A design • 100% discrete, Pure Class A design • 100% discrete, Pure Class A design • Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence • Microphone and high Z instrument inputs • Dual mono or stereo operation • Transparent passive and active filter design • Minimum audio signal path • Transparent, minimal signal path design • Transparent, minimal signal path • Dual four band equalizer • Pure Class A, 100% discrete design • Very low noise -126dB EIN • Very low noise-94dB • Very low noise -94dB • Dual Mono, fully switched silent controls • High current DC coupled Class A output line drives • High headroom +30dB output • Fully balanced DC inputs and outputs • Transparent active and passive filter design • Input -20dB pad for high level signals • Fully variable threshold, ratio, attack and release • Mid bands use 10 frequency for extended range • Very low noise -94dB • High headroom +36dB input before overload • Fast acting blue peak compression LED • High headroom +30dB output • High headroom +30dB • Selectable microphone input impedance matching • Sidechain input for spectral limiting • Switched frequencies in high and low bands • 104 switched frequencies per channel • Gain switched 4dB steps, +/-3dB fine output trim • Large professional VU meters • Wide bandwidth 1Hz to 500kHz • Switched range control 0.5dB, 1dB, and 2dB steps • Twin Outputs, Balanced +36dB, and unbalanced • Wide bandwidth 1Hz to 500kHz
BENEFITS BENEFITS BENEFITS BENEFITS • Deep, musical sound stage, transparent amplification • Perfect solution for two buss music-program compression, • Musical, easy to use • Perfect for two buss music program equalization and ultra • Headroom that goes on forever mono bass, instrument and mastering applications • Transparent minimal signal path high performance analog mastering applications • High definition with natural harmonic balance • Transparent, non invasive compression • Great for two buss music-program equalization, special • Full bodied, powerful (up to +/-20dB, 40dB range!) • High speed transient response captures all musical detail • High speed, current optical control elements provide low noise instrument EQ and FX applications • Unlimited dynamic range, open sound • Wide dynamic range gain reduction within Avalon’s minimal signal path design • High resolution transient detail and auto bias DC servo loop • Transparent, minimal signal path • Enhances artistic involvement • This compressor gives your music a beautiful sound and control eliminate the need for all interstage capacitor coupling • All stepped design of 0.5dB, 1dB, and 2dB make it easy to “character” at all levels of compression • Very low noise at all settings duplicate and create the exact sounds from your imagination!
VACUUM TUBE VT-700 SERIES The VT-700 series from Avalon brings classic vacuum tube euphonic's into the 21st century. Capturing the sonic subtleties of the past while infusing your sound with high definition discrete Class A power, the VT-700's deep and controlled bass, rich-smooth midrange and delicate extended high frequency performance come together in these easy to use musical magicians! Our careful selection of creative features provides an M5 U5 amazing amount of sonic sculpting capacity, giving you the very best in modern discrete electronics. MONO MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER DIRECT INSTRUMENT PREAMPLIFIER The VT's deliver the natural harmonic balance for today's demanding music professionals ...it's easy with tubes! The M5 features 100% discrete, Pure Class A design. The U5 Pure Class A instrument DI and preamplifier is The M5 is the most musical, low noise, full function designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and music microphone-instrument preamplifier available. performance. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical Designed for deep and controlled bass. The U5 includes a variable performance, the M5 combines an advanced transformer input gain Class A preamlifier to boost low level pick up signals and a stage with twin high performance Class A cascode FET and bi high level speaker input for capturing the live sound of the VT-737SP VT-747SP polar discrete amplifiers for sonic excellence unequalled by instruments amplifier. Six passive tone EQ curves are also included MONO MIC PRE/COMPRESSOR/EQ STEREO COMPRESSOR/EQ lesser designs. to enhance a variety of acoustic and electric instruments. A high Mono vacuum tube preamplifier, opto-compressor and Stereo vacuum tube opto-compressor with LF and HF Avalon preamplifiers have been in use since 1989. They have cut switch eliminates unwanted acoustic pickup and high discrete, Class A four-band equalizer. Unlimited rich spectral side-chain control, six-band program equalizer found there way into the world’s most famous lead vocalists frequency noise, while a headphone monitor amp has been sound loaded with sonic character, ideal for direct to and tube bypass. Excellent for stereo buss compression, recording sessions and studios and been featured on millions of included for personal listening. Twin DC coupled Class A output tape, DAW and digital recording audio sweetening, and mastering the best selling (and sounding) albums and live performances. amplifiers drive both low level microphone preamp inputs and The M5 microphone preamplifier is the first choice when you are high level +4dB inputs for direct to tape recording and processing. The VT-737SP features a combination of TUBE preamplifiers, The VT-747SP features a features full dynamic control from looking to capture a full-bodied, dynamic, musical performance The active-to-thru switch selects either the instrument input opto-compressor and sweep equalizer. The VT-737SP has three soft compression to hard knee limiting. LF and HF contour from the intimate depths within the artist. directly or sends the boosted-equalized signal to the amplifier via input selections: Transformer balanced microphone, spectral controls can be routed into the side chain path for The M5 will make your recordings musical masterpieces! the front panel jack. instrument DI and a balanced line input. The opto-compressor enhanced frequency dependent compression. Sealed silver features twin Class A vacuum tube triodes for gain matching. relays are used for all signal routing and bypass functions. FEATURES FEATURES The optical attenuator acts as a simple passive level controller. The six band stereo program EQ incorporates 100% • High preformance input transformer • Variable gain preamp to +30dB Spectral control including de-ess is available with the dual discrete, Class A high-voltage transistors, enhancing the • Microphone and high Z inputs to +36dB • Pure Class A, 100% discrete design sweep mid EQ to sidechain switch. Two VT-737SP’s can be smooth characteristics of an all passive design. The frequency • Very low noise -126dB • Dual microphone and line outputs linked via a rear panel link cable for stereo tracking. turnover, Q and amplitude ranges have been carefully chosen The EQ utilizes 100% discrete, Class A high voltage transistors for each band to provide the most natural harmonic balance • High headroom +30dB • Hi-Z 3,000,000 ohm input impedance for optimum sonic performance. The high and low bands and lowest phase change while offering simple and effective • Gain switched in 2dB steps to +64dB • Very low noise -100dB Optional RM-2 Twin Rack Mount Kit for U5 and M5 provide the smooth characteristics of an all passive design while tone control. TSP (twin signal path) gives the choice of tube • Large illuminated professional VU meter • High headroom +30dB the dual mid bands include variable frequency and switched tone or classic transistor sound by placing high-voltage dual • Variable passive high pass (bass cut) filter • Six tone bank selections Q-width selection. All switches incorporate sealed silver relay triode tubes or discrete amplifiers in the compressor and • Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD • High cut switch eliminates high frequency noise for the most direct signal path. output driver stages. • Twin LED peak signal indicators • DC coupled Class A output for superior bass • Low distotion less than 0.5% THD and IMD • LED active signal indicator FEATURES FEATURES • All signal routing with sealed silver relays Optional BK-1 Power supply card for • Headphone monitor output jack • Minimal signal path design • Classic opto-compression • Minimum audio signal path B&K microphones (M5 only) • High level 400 watt speaker input • Four Class A vacuum tube triodes • Stereo Class A six band passive program EQ • Ground isolation switch • EQ to sidechain for de-ess • TSP twin signal path, vacuum tube bypass TSP TWIN SIGNAL PATH • Low noise -92dB • Very low noise-92dB BENEFITS BENEFITS • Stereo dynamic 60dB high resolution output meters • Soft start tube life extender • Deep,musical sound stage • Ideal for bass guitar and acoustic instruments, electric guitars, • Spectral side-chain monitor for pre-listen • Ideal for vocal and acoustic instruments, active DI input for keyboards, synthesizers, and low output pickups BENEFITS BENEFITS the direct recording of bass, guitars and keyboards • High input impedance input stage for zero load effect on • Rich, full bodied sound, easy to use • Ideal for high performance DAW input signal • Long lasting, stainless steel hardware sensitive pickups and keyboards • Full dynamic control from soft compression to conditioning, stereo buss compression-EQ, stereo • Musically balanced harmonic detail • The U5 accepts a wide variety of signal levels and instruments hard knee limiting keyboards and analog mastering applications • Fantastic, dynamic, transient capability giving your music vibrant and powerful sound • Class A high voltage transistors for optimum • TSP gives the choice of tube tone or transistor sound • Rugged hardware design, perfect for road use sonic performance • Rich, fat sound, easy to use
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