Pad recommendations for RCA BA31-C mic preamp?

anonymous 24 March 2001

I just picked this pre up and it seems everything I run through it is distorted.There are no input or output adjustments on it, so I guess I'm stuck with one level, but do I need a pad after the mic, before the pre?
If so, which one is transparent enough(model numbers please).
Also, has anyone else used this pre before?
Any applications where it excels?

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If you go to the Mercenary Audio website and look up Fletcher's

hollywood_steve Sat, 03/24/2001 - 12:15

If you go to the Mercenary Audio website and look up Fletcher's article on vintage gear, he mentions a specific Shure pad. I don't remember the model number, but I have heard a couple of other people make the same recommendation.

I checked out the article but he doesn't mention a specific mode

anonymous Sun, 03/25/2001 - 10:54

I checked out the article but he doesn't mention a specific model number.He just says it's a "Shure variable pad".Am I missing something?

hello, I believe the pad you are referring to is Shure Switchabl

anonymous Sun, 03/25/2001 - 17:28

hello,
I believe the pad you are referring to is
Shure Switchable Attenuator-MODEL A15AS-

It is switchable to cut -15,-20, or -25 db.

I have 2 and use them all of the time,
whether or not they will help with your preamp issue I do not know.

simonsez

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If you go to the Mercenary Audio website and look up Fletcher's

I checked out the article but he doesn't mention a specific mode

hello, I believe the pad you are referring to is Shure Switchabl

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