Karaoke Store USA

Avalon VT737SP Class A Mic Processor

The Avalon VT 737SP features a combination of TUBE preamplifiers, opto compressor, sweep equalizer, output level, and VU metering in a 2U space. Feature:
Everything you need in a channel strip: preamp, equalizer, compressor.

Quality:
Solid, heavy, metal everything. I worry my rack will break.

Value:
I paid $1400 new, so it was worth that to me. It is a bit pricey at the usual $2000 price tag. But worth it!

Desirability:
It's a beautiful piece of gear that inspires great confidence. The Avalon name is well known to everyone in this business, like Neumann mikes or Vox amplifiers, it actually brings in customers.

Sound:
This is the standard to which all others are compared. Beautiful, clean, clear "glassy" tube sound, warm yet clear. The best.

Support:
Haven't had to find out (there's no N/A choice). Everyone I talked to and everything I read says Avalon gives great support.

Overall:
This preamp (plus a great mike) gives my customers and me no excuse for not recording great vocals. I also have a Joe Meek pre which is dirty and therefore complementary to the Avalon.