passive attenuator for monitoring

cebec · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:08 am Post subject: passive attenuator for monitoring

Can I get some recommendations for a passive attenuator to complement a computer audio interface w/ balanced outs and a pair of bi-amplified monitors?
It doesn't need to be fancy...

Thanks!

kkissinger · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:

I have been using an SM Pro Audio M-Patch passive attenuator and am extremely pleased with the unit.

It is a half-rack unit that comes with rack ears. It uses combo XLR/TRS connections so you can use either kind of cable.

I found a link to a vendor that sells the unit that has good info about it:

http://www.frontendaudio.com/SM_Pro_Audio_M_Patch_Monitor_Control_Station_p/3348.htm

Incidentally, I am using mine for the same purpose as you -- to control the level on a pair of Mackie Active monitors.

cebec · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks, that looks good.

Only other one I've found so far is the Rolls SLC19 -- it's a fairly simple and inexpensive Stereo Level Control

http://www.rolls.com/new/slc19.html