Hi gang,

You know I own a few Focusrite ISA preamps. I'm considering buying a few attenuators to allow me to drive the transformer a bit harder and try to pull out a bit more mojo.
I currently record tracks with a peak range between -18db to -10db (on the preamp and on the DAW).

In a mixer (or mixing console) input module, an adjustable resistive network that reduces the microphone signal level to prevent overloading of the input transformer and mic preamplifier.

I am going to apologize in advance if this has already been covered, however, I have not seen anything while searching the forums.

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I'm hoping to get an API 3124+ at the end of next week (been on backorder). I've been told to expect a very hot signal, so I may have to buy a bunch of inline attenuators. The only one that gets several hits is a search is the Audio-Technica AT8202. Any other brands to consider? If I'm going to dedicate 4 to the 3124, I don't need the switchable pad. Any brands to avoid?

Does anyone have, or can anyone recommend, a unit that already has an attenuator on it?

I have an AT4033a/SM, with the -10dB attenuator switch. I am recording vocals, and I don't understand if I should be using the pad switch or not.

The manual says this for Maximum Input Sound Level:

145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

Hello!

I was wondering if there's a good resourse anyone might know of to make these myself. ProCo sells some, but I'm sure it's just a few XLR connectors with resistors inside that I could make myself for far cheaper. I just need to know what I need and how to wire/solder it up.

So, what is everyone using for routing and listening? Stepped attenuators? Mastering consoles?

What would be the 'dream' mastering desk? What would you want, and use every day? Inserts? Parallel processing paths? VU's?

Just polling everyone, mostly with regards to workflow and what affects it.

I have used the attenuator several times to get boost from a signal when needed...noticed it only goes up 1 position to plus 6db. but also goes the opposite direction quite a bit more...when would you use that application, in leiu of simply bringing down the fader? thanks is advance...