The MA5 was created to fill the need for a high-quality microphone preamplifier with the characteristic sound of early ‘70s British Class-A consoles. The re-engineering in the creation of the MA5 stemmed from years of experience restoring both American and British modules, deeply rooted in classic transformer-balanced, discrete electronics. Only the best and most suitable components are used throughout, regardless of cost, to attain the best sound.
| Frequency Response | <10Hz to -3dB at 67kHz |
| Input Impedance | ≅1250 ohms |
| Output Impedance | <75 ohms, bias variable |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio | >100dB min @ 60Hz |
| Maximum Output Level | +32.2 dBu @ 100KΩ, +27 dBu @ 600Ω bias variable |
| Power Requirements | ±16 vdc @ 75mA per rail |
| Gain Voltage | 0 to 33.4 Volts |
| Gain dB | 0 to 71.2 dB |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz bandwidth |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs / 1.13kg |
