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Avalon AD2022 - Microphone Preamplifier
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Avalon AD2022

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The Avalon AD2022 is a discrete Class A microphone preamplifier utilizing dual 6922 tubes and a Burr Brown DSD256 DAC, delivering high-resolution digital conversion with a focus on preserving the harmonic content of analog sources.

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What is the Avalon AD2022 designed to do?

The Avalon AD2022 is a discrete Class A microphone preamplifier intended to preserve the character of analog sources while providing clean studio gain. The catalog description also identifies high-resolution digital conversion as part of its feature set.

How many channels does the Avalon AD2022 have?

The AD2022 is described as a dual-channel unit, so it is suited to recording two microphone or line sources together. Two channels are useful for stereo pairs, keyboards, drum overheads, or simultaneous vocal and instrument tracking.

What do the 6922 tubes contribute to the AD2022?

The catalog description identifies dual 6922 tubes in its Class A signal path. Tubes can add harmonic color and a different response from a purely solid-state preamp, although the audible result also depends on gain staging and the source.

Why would someone use the AD2022 instead of recording directly into an interface?

A dedicated preamplifier can provide a particular gain structure and harmonic character before conversion. The AD2022 is aimed at preserving analog detail while offering the catalog-described Burr Brown DSD256 conversion stage for high-resolution digital capture.

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