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Description

The Avalon AD2055 is a sophisticated piece of studio gear, expertly designed to elevate your audio production. Combining Avalon's signature pure Class A technology with a harmonious blend of passive and active filter designs, this dual mono parametric music equalizer offers an exceptional auditory experience. Whether you're an audio engineer or a producer, the AD2055 is engineered to bring out the best in your sound with its high-resolution transient response and innovative auto-bias DC servo loop control. This ensures that your audio remains pristine, free from the coloration that often plagues lesser units.

What truly sets the AD2055 apart is its commitment to transparency and fidelity. The meticulously crafted signal path minimizes noise to an impressive -94dB, allowing your music to shine through with unparalleled clarity. With balanced DC inputs and outputs, alongside a hard-wire relay bypass, this equalizer ensures that your signal maintains its integrity from start to finish. Whether you're looking to add warmth to a vocal track or precision to a complex mix, this equalizer delivers with remarkable headroom and a wide bandwidth spanning from 1Hz to 500kHz. The Avalon AD2055 is not just a tool; it's an artistic partner in your musical journey.

Key Features:

  • 100% discrete, pure Class A design
  • Passive and active filter topology
  • Transparent, minimal signal path
  • Very low noise: -94dB
  • Balanced DC inputs and outputs
  • Hard wire relay bypass
  • High headroom: +30dB output
  • Twin seven octave mid-sweep
  • X10 frequency multipliers
  • Wide bandwidth from 1Hz to 500kHz
  • Sealed silver relays
  • Discrete Class A power regulators

Product specs

Brand Avalon
Model AD2055 Dual Mono Parametric EQ
Finish Silver
Year 2010s
Categories Equalizers

FAQs

What type of equalizer is the Avalon AD2055?

The Avalon AD2055 is a dual mono parametric equalizer, known for its high-quality audio processing and flexibility in shaping sound with precision.

Is the Avalon AD2055 suitable for mastering applications?

Yes, the Avalon AD2055 is highly regarded in professional audio circles for its transparent sound and detailed control, making it ideal for mastering as well as mixing.

Does the Avalon AD2055 offer balanced or unbalanced connections?

The Avalon AD2055 provides balanced XLR connections, ensuring high-quality signal integrity and compatibility with professional audio equipment.

How many bands of equalization does the Avalon AD2055 provide?

The Avalon AD2055 features four bands of parametric equalization per channel, allowing for detailed and precise sound shaping.

Can the Avalon AD2055 be used for live sound applications?

While primarily designed for studio use, the Avalon AD2055 can also be used in live sound settings due to its robust build and high-quality sound processing capabilities.

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See how Amy Winehouse uses Avalon AD2055

Amy Winehouse

Singer, Guitarist

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Amy Winehouse used the Avalon AD2055 while working on her album Frank, as detailed in an article on Reverb.

See how André 3000 uses Avalon AD2055

André 3000

Singer, Rapper

Dungeon Family

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Used on vocals for Outkast's Speakerboxx/The Love Below.

See how Big Boi uses Avalon AD2055

Big Boi

Rapper, Music Producer

Zulu Nation

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Used on vocals for Outkast's Speakerboxx/The Love Below.

See how Jaycen Joshua uses Avalon AD2055

Jaycen Joshua

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

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Mixing engineer Jaycen Joshua lists the Avalon AD2055 in his studio gear section, highlighting its role in his signal processing setup.

See how Manny Marroquin uses Avalon AD2055

Manny Marroquin

Audio Engineer

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Marroquin picked up a Grammy nomination for Cher's 'Love One Another', which, like all Cher records, required vocals very far out in front. "The problem with that is that it's easy for the vocals to get separated from the rest of the track," he cautions. "What I would do is add tube compression to the vocal. That adds warmth on the low end, around 150Hz, better than EQ can give you there. With Cher, she already has a lot of low-mid tone to her voice, so I would go to the high-mids with an Avalon 2055 equaliser and add a little there."

See how Fraser T. Smith uses Avalon AD2055

Fraser T. Smith

Keyboardist, Music Producer

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In the MusicRadar Tech video titled "Fraser T Smith studio tour: the gear behind Adele, Kano, Kae Tempest, Dave, Snow Patrol and more," Fraser T. Smith is shown using the Avalon AD2055 equalizer for mixing purposes. At the 6:06 mark, he highlights the Avalon AD2055 alongside the UTA UnFairchild and the Obsidian Compressor.

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