After a very helpful previous post I now have more questions regarding recording Jazz guitar. I play fingerstyle and pick style jazz guitar on a custom built 7 string archtop through a Polytone Minibrute IV. I have been experimenting with recording some solo jazz pieces for quite some time.

Hi, first post here... on to it:

I'se used and listened to Avalon U5 and since i'm getting my own studio together to record some stuff for a album (recording what i can at home to save studio time and $$) i was thinking about getting one for lectric guitar clean and bass...

Hi,
I would like to try one of these things to di my electric guitar.
Can you please anticipate what would I have to expect ?
I mean: which is ( if there is) the dominant colour character of the U5 ?
Is the tone control a variable thing or is it a sort of "preset" eq curve selection ?
Thanks,
Luca

I've heard that it's really good for bass, but how does it sound on other stuff like electric and electric/acoustic guitars?

Hi,
I like the Avalon U5 for bass and guitar DI. I really like the smaller size of the Summit Audio TD-100, but I haven't tried one yet. I've heard the TD-100 has similar good qualities to the U5, but is slightly warmer.

what do you think?

Hello,

I am seriously considering picking up the U5 for obvious duties on bass guitar. I know it works on other instruments and keyboards, too.

For Mic'ed signals, does anyone run something like a Mackie preamp (off the insert) through the U5 to help add some color "on the way in" to the A/D?

I'm thinking of investing in a DI and a few of my friends have recommended the Avalon and the Manley. I'm not sure how each one fairs up so yes, would very much appreciate it if I could get some opinion?

Cheers,

Hi all...can I use my Avalon U5 DI's with dynamic mics? I figure that they can work that way theoretically, but wondered if it's worthwhile to try it?