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Post by brucerothwell on Jan 2, 2015 20:34:54 GMT -6
I have the stepped attenuator shown in the attached images.
It is my understanding that I could create a passive level control with it, with some connectors, wiring, a box and a knob.
Is that true?
If so, how would the wiring be done?
Thanks,
Bruce
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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 2, 2015 20:44:00 GMT -6
what shadow hill's box was this taken from ?
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Post by brucerothwell on Jan 2, 2015 21:28:57 GMT -6
The Equinox.
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Post by tonycamphd on Jan 2, 2015 22:15:56 GMT -6
if i'm not mistaken, thats a four channel elma attenuator with smd resistors, a great piece, what application are planning it for?
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Post by brucerothwell on Jan 2, 2015 23:18:10 GMT -6
The topic of the thread is about the idea of using it to create a passive level line-level control.... Is it simple, and how can it be done?
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Post by tonycamphd on Jan 2, 2015 23:52:18 GMT -6
The topic of the thread is about the idea of using it to create a passive level line-level control.... Is it simple, and how can it be done? Thank you captain obvious, hook + to +, - to -, ground to ground, put it in a box, and put a knob on it, and see what you get, simple enough for you? |
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Post by brucerothwell on Jan 3, 2015 0:57:51 GMT -6
I apologize if I offended thee.
I am just wanting to confirm if it is even possible to add a few parts to make a simple monitor controller.
Not sure what else to say to describe the "application".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 5:32:04 GMT -6
Monitor controller, well, that would be the "application". There could be several other uses for a line level attenuator, e.g. between a pre and following gear to drive the pre into saturation and several other tasks...
So, in principle, yes, just wire it up with the connectors and put it in a nice box. Depending on which resistor values have been used, you can change the attenuation characteristics also with parallel or serial resistors (resistor network rules)...
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Post by RicFoxx on Jan 3, 2015 8:08:01 GMT -6
I apologize if I offended thee. I am just wanting to confirm if it is even possible to add a few parts to make a simple monitor controller. Not sure what else to say to describe the "application". Don't take Tony the wrong way...he is a very helpful dude. |
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Post by brucerothwell on Jan 3, 2015 15:42:19 GMT -6
...thats a four channel elma attenuator... Makes me wonder why the Equinox needed a four channel vs a 2 channel attenuator. I suppose that for my purpose, I'll only use 2 of the channels. Any ideas on how to make best use of the other two? btw... I ran across this, which seems to spell out fairly well what the wiring would be like: I figure I might just get a nice 2U panel to build this on, instead of a "table-top", unless you guyz have a source for nice boxes with wood ends? |
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Post by ericn on Jan 3, 2015 16:18:22 GMT -6
4 ch attenuater = 2 ch balanced attenuater.
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Post by brucerothwell on Jan 3, 2015 18:25:18 GMT -6
Ahh.
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Jan 3, 2015 21:05:54 GMT -6
Beware that they place a significant demand on the line amp that is driving them and its power supply.
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Post by brucerothwell on Jan 3, 2015 22:31:01 GMT -6
So, I'm thinking if I don't build something with that switch, I might sell it -- any idea what they might be worth?
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