AVALON 2022 - Avalon AD2022 - Dual Mic Preamp - NEW! Authorized Dealer-Warranty-VP1 or upto$350 FREEshipping Start Price USD 2,970.01 Current Price USD 2,970.01 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'AVALON 2022 - Avalon AD2022 - Dual Mic Preamp - NEW!' Description This auction is for FACTORY-NEW  AD2022(s)  from <>Included is Shipping within the "lower US 48 states" FREE!!! It comes with a FACTORY WARRANTY from an AUTHORIZED DEALER and "IDENTITY VERIFIED" eBay seller- Nsight Sound of Denver, Colorado. About the Avalon AD2022...The AD2022 is a "must have" for every serious studio. And for good reason. It is sublime. Its amazing detail is clear, rich, and full. This unit has our highest recommendation for use as Detailed Stereo Studio Mic Preamps or for use as Amazing Live Preamps.If you are interested in the Avalon AD2022, you probably already know of its award-winning sound and stunning build quality, but if you don't; please, visit either the Avalon Design website or our Nsightsound website for more details. Avalon AD2022 AD2022 - Dual Mono Pure Class A Preamplifier 2001 Mix Magazine TEC Award Winner Studio Sound Magazine UK Best Preamp 2001 - Reader's Choice "The AD2022 is the most powerful preamp I have ever used. I use it on everything: Mics, keyboards, sound modules, synths, guitars and bass. I have never heard a bass sound so controlled and big... Amazing!" - Devin P., CA "Lowering the input impedance on the AD2022 for recording electric guitars using an SM57 mic, gave me a low mid-range presence that was unbelievable!" - John B., CA "I have recently been recording Alanis M. with the AD2022. I don't need to use EQ or compression on the way in. Just the AKG C12 through the AD2022 and straight to tape. I've been completely blown away! It is perfectly balanced and crystal clear with ultra fast transients in the low end. Amazing detail! Alanis immediately noticed a difference in her headphones when we first plugged the AD2022 in. Thank you very much. It's the best mic pre I have ever heard." - Rob J., CA The AD2022 is Avalon's fourth generation of fully discrete, symmetrical Pure Class A microphone preamplifiers. The dual mono 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.  AD2022 FEATURES Symmetrical Pure Class A design, two channels Microphone and hi-Z instrument inputs Gain switched 4dB steps plus +/- 3dB fine output trim  Selectable microphone input impedance matching  Low noise -126dB EIN Ultra high quality, low-ratio, balanced input transformer Balanced, high-current Class A output to +36dB Large illuminated analog VU meters and twin peak LED's Regulated phantom power supply +48v  Input polarity phase reverse  High headroom +36dB input before overload Input -20dB pad for high level signals Sealed silver relays for all signal routing External AC 150w toroidal power chassis Fully discrete Class A regulated audio power supplies Deep, musical sound-stage, transparent amplification                  MICROPHONE INPUTThe 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 DESIGNTwo 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 METERINGHigh-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. AD2022 PREAMPLIFIER 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) In addition to our Nsightful service and support (yes, you can actually get someone on the phone), we also include FREE shipping with your purchase. It's our way of saying "Thank You" for choosing us and "We Rock!" all at the same time. If you have any questions; please, don't hesitate to email or call us- (510)-962-0068. Our contact information is on our website as well. Nsightsound Website *Domestic, US, "Buy It Now" winners get the VP-1 FREE. It is highly recommended by Avalon to use this keep your unit cool when rack-mounting, so we are including it. It is pretty slick looking too... -FREE-  "VP-1"  for U.S. "Buy It Now" winners*--FREE--$80 value{its a vent panel to keep your Avalon cool}*Domestic U.S. Bidders- This means we are shipping to you within the 50 U.S. states. (Not US Territories, Military Bases or Foreign Countries), If this is you, then you should read this: "Buy it Now" bids get free Domestic U.S. shipping. The shipping carrier is at Nsight Sound's discretion, but...we normally ship UPS."Best Offer" bids do not get a free "VP-1" unless you specify in your offer "terms", but they do get free domestic U.S. shipping.  And, once again, the shipping carrier is at Nsight Sound's discretion unless specified in offer "terms" by bidder. *Non-Domestic U.S. Bidders: If we are shipping to you outside the 50 United States of America then this is for you to read. "Buy it Now" bids get free International shipping up to $350. The shipping carrier is at Nsight Sound's discretion, but... we normally ship UPS. And, again, Non-domestic U.S. orders do not get a free "VP-1." "Best Offer" bids do not get a free "VP-1" or Free shipping unless you specify in your offer "terms." Non-Domestic U.S. Bidders must have item shipped to the country and state/province specified in your EBay Profile at time of bid acceptance. And, once again, the shipping carrier is at Nsight Sound's discretion unless specified in offer "terms" by bidder. Nsight Sound Place a Bid!