A1U attenuation question

[Michael Stowe]

This is the MicAttn on the xlr correct? This then reduces by 20db, but is there a way to reduce by less then that?

Thanks

[Michael Stowe]

I guess the best way is just manual adjustment. Shoot for the peek in the 10db range and not the 0+ range

[Stu Holmes]

Originally Posted by Michael Stowe

This is the MicAttn on the xlr correct? This then reduces by 20db, but is there a way to reduce by less then that?

Thanks

If it's an attenuator cable then yes it's fixed at 10db or 20db or whatever the cable is rated at. It will connect in-line between your mic and the camera. I think it may be a minijack connection, so you may also need an XLR-to-minijack convertor (or two). not sure about that.
Laurence Kingston has an ME64 and an A1 and he uses attenuator cable so perhaps do a search for posts by him about "attenuator" or "attenuation" and that might give some info from his side of things.

[Michael Stowe]

Originally Posted by Stu Holmes

If it's an attenuator cable then yes it's fixed at 10db or 20db or whatever the cable is rated at. It will connect in-line between your mic and the camera. I think it may be a minijack connection, so you may also need an XLR-to-minijack convertor (or two). not sure about that.
Laurence Kingston has an ME64 and an A1 and he uses attenuator cable so perhaps do a search for posts by him about "attenuator" or "attenuation" and that might give some info from his side of things.

Thanks...will do.

[Alex Thames]

Wait, so attenuation cables aren't XLR? I'd like 10db attenuation that plugs both into my XLR connection of my mic as well as into my Sony audio module (XLR).

[Stu Holmes]

well they aren't necessarily XLR-connectors at the end of the attenuation cable. Might be mini-jack connectors. you'll just have to check the specs of the cable you're buying.