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Gear / Technical Help => Cables => Topic started by: jbell on March 08, 2012, 09:37:43 AM
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Anyone use one of these?? I'm thinking of buying one to use with my DR 2d mic in. TIA
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-ATEN-1
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Anyone use one of these?? I'm thinking of buying one to use with my DR 2d mic in. TIA
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-ATEN-1
I'd rather go with a straight pad.
I'm considering this for my DR-2D
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MAudio-MicroTrack-10dB-Pad/dp/B000O1J9BQ (http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MAudio-MicroTrack-10dB-Pad/dp/B000O1J9BQ)
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When I was shopping for one a couple of years ago, I didn't read very many positive reviews about the SP ones. I bought this one based on the reviews, and it's served me well:
http://microphonemadness.com/categories/attentuator_cables.html
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When I was shopping for one a couple of years ago, I didn't read very many positive reviews about the SP ones. I bought this one based on the reviews, and it's served me well:
http://microphonemadness.com/categories/attentuator_cables.html
thats the one i have (i think, i didn't click the link) and it works great
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I'd rather have something that can do more then -10db since I'm going to use it with the mic input.
Anyone use one of these?? I'm thinking of buying one to use with my DR 2d mic in. TIA
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-ATEN-1
I'd rather go with a straight pad.
I'm considering this for my DR-2D
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MAudio-MicroTrack-10dB-Pad/dp/B000O1J9BQ (http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MAudio-MicroTrack-10dB-Pad/dp/B000O1J9BQ)
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The variable attenuator sold by SP (and radio shack) is the biggest POS ever created. It has absolutely no business being in any signal path and SP should be ashamed they even carry that piece of garbage.
Go with a fixed attenuation cable made from quality components. I don't have personal experience with any MM products, but their product, as pictured, is exactly how it should be done with all resistors stuffed into the stereo mini connectors. I've made a few of these before; it's a tight fit and not easily done DIY, so well worth the $30 they are asking.
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So if I go DPA>VMS5U>XRL to mini(ted cable)>attenuator cable (feamle socket to male)>DR2d for line in that will help for a hot signal.
http://microphonemadness.com/categories/attentuator_cables.html
Todd
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It will help.
If you find that 10db isn't enough. You can also get quality pads in XLR form. The shure unit is the one in all of my company's workboxes.
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-A15AS-Balanced-line-Attenuator/dp/B0002J1JKY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1331238719&sr=1-1-fkmr0
HOSA makes a cheaper one, but I don't have experience with them
http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-ATT-448-Female-Input-Attenuator/dp/B000K67U52/ref=pd_cp_MI_0
So if I go DPA>VMS5U>XRL to mini(ted cable)>attenuator cable (feamle socket to male)>DR2d for line in that will help for a hot signal.
http://microphonemadness.com/categories/attentuator_cables.html
Todd
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Anyone use one of these?? I'm thinking of buying one to use with my DR 2d mic in. TIA
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-ATEN-1 (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-ATEN-1)
I have one of those......somewhere. If I can dig it up, you're welcome to use it. I also have a pair of the Shures you can borrow.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68600-REG/Shure_A15AS_A15AS_In_Line_Attenuator.html (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68600-REG/Shure_A15AS_A15AS_In_Line_Attenuator.html)
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The variable attenuator sold by SP (and radio shack) is the biggest POS ever created. It has absolutely no business being in any signal path and SP should be ashamed they even carry that piece of garbage.
Go with a fixed attenuation cable made from quality components. I don't have personal experience with any MM products, but their product, as pictured, is exactly how it should be done with all resistors stuffed into the stereo mini connectors. I've made a few of these before; it's a tight fit and not easily done DIY, so well worth the $30 they are asking.
Besides quality issues, I believe that a variable attenuator cable like the SP one will reduce PIP voltage as well. Go with a fixed one as recommended here.
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Besides quality issues, I believe that a variable attenuator cable like the SP one will reduce PIP voltage as well. Go with a fixed one as recommended here.
Just to clarify, a fixed, unbalanced attenuator would also reduce PIP. Only when signal and power supply are carried on separate pins (i.e. xlrs) can you insert an inline attenuation device without affecting phantom powering.
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Grabbed one of these!! Look like a bomber cable and -20db should work great on the mic in.
When I was shopping for one a couple of years ago, I didn't read very many positive reviews about the SP ones. I bought this one based on the reviews, and it's served me well:
http://microphonemadness.com/categories/attentuator_cables.html
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I picked one of these up a few years ago but never used it as it looks like something that might come free with a cheap set of earphones.
My introduction to Taperssection came via someone who pointed me to his (very easy to follow) plans for a variable attenuator. I made two and, when I needed them, they worked perfectly. I think the link to the plans died long ago but I wonder if someone might have them archived somewhere?
To my shame, I can't remember who put the plans together but I do recall that a carpet featured prominently in many of the photos and the author had offered to sell portions of it to aid construction/attenuation.
Mine seemed to work ok without the carpet.
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I'd rather go with a straight pad.
I'm considering this for my DR-2D
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MAudio-MicroTrack-10dB-Pad/dp/B000O1J9BQ (http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MAudio-MicroTrack-10dB-Pad/dp/B000O1J9BQ)
I'm using that one with my DR-2d (mic-in), and it's been working out well so far. The loudest show I've taped with it was Mogwai, with peaks around 110db at FOH.
It's worth noting that the 1/8 jack on mine locks in pretty well, too.
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Naiant (Jon Stoppable) also sells XLR inline attenuators, I think...
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Found this today, -25dB
http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=12985&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=homemade+pinknoise
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Interesting. Would you be making this for retail for under $30? Maybe the 12db pad on page two as well? ;D
Found this today, -25dB
http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=12985&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=homemade+pinknoise
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Interesting. Would you be making this for retail for under $30? Maybe the 12db pad on page two as well? ;D
Found this today, -25dB
http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=12985&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=homemade+pinknoise
I would want to test one out myself first before I start a new product line ;D
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Interesting. Would you be making this for retail for under $30? Maybe the 12db pad on page two as well? ;D
Found this today, -25dB
http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=12985&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=homemade+pinknoise
I would want to test one out myself first before I start a new product line ;D
It would be great if you start the new line. Hopefully if you do, you'll offer XLR ones too. I'd buy a set tomorrow!
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Here is a pad circuit that can easily be built inside a XLR connector.
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Any suggestions for a 20dB attenuator cable other than the Microphone Madness one? (Their salesman is being an idiot.)
My #1 preference would be XLR on the input side and right angle mini on the output side.
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I bought a pair of Jon's attenuators. They're very good low cost cables and they do the job. Highly recommended.
(Not playing favorites here. I've supported all of our custom cable and gear makers over the years but just wanted to vouch for Jon's attenuators, which have been listed on his website for months, if not years.)
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When I was shopping for one a couple of years ago, I didn't read very many positive reviews about the SP ones. I bought this one based on the reviews, and it's served me well:
http://microphonemadness.com/categories/attentuator_cables.html
Stupid question here, if using one of the MM attenunators, would the attenuator go before or after the battery box or pre:
so either:
mics > battery box > attenuator > recorder;
or
mics > attenuator > battery box > recorder ???
Whixh is correct, I am inclined to think the first option but not sure
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First one (mics > batt > att > recorder)
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Any wiring diagrams available for 3,5" jacks?
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We offer unbalanced attenuator cables in 11, 20 and 32 dB values. Stereo mini jack on one end and a stereo mini plug on the other: $35 each.
http://www.core-sound.com/attenuator-cables/1.php