Audio-Technica AT8202 Attenuator with 10, 20 or 30 db of Selectible Attenuation - In-Line XLR Barrel
Housed in a durable, steel chassis and providing up to 30dB of attenuation in 10dB increments, the AT8202 Line Attenuator prevents overloads on sensitive input stages and is even compatible with phantom power applications.
- Prevents overload of sensitive input stages
- Provides -10dB, -20dB or -30dB attenuation
- Compatible for use in phantom power applications
- Durable steel case provides optimum shielding from hum
- For use with balanced Lo-Z microphones
- Can be plugged directly into a female 3-pin chassis-mount connector
| Input Impedance | 1000 ohms (-10dB) |
| Output Impedance | 200 ohms (-10dB) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Attenuation / Gain | -10dB, -20dB, -30dB |
| Input Connections | XLR (female) |
| Output Connections | XLR (male) |
| Weight | 2.8 oz. (80 grams) |
| Dimensions | 3.94 in. (100mm) long, 0.75 in. (19mm) diameter |
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Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (10)
- Improves system function (9)
- Improves sound quality (7)
- Versatile (5)
- Time saver (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional recording (8)
- Outdoor events / games (7)
- Performances (6)
- Home studio (5)
- Amateur recording (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (6), Professional musician (4)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves System Function
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
Often times the output of my mic preamp is too hot for my AD converters. Placing the AT8202 after the pre and before the converter keeps the signal from overloading without effecting the sound. Also useful between the microphone and preamp when tracking very loud sources with sensitive mics.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
I agree totally with previous comments on this being a must have for Panasonic HMC 150 cameras. It gives you control and not the guy at the board. One of these should be packaged with every HMC 150 sold.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
Nice attenuator, works as expected, well-constructed. I needed it to drop a mixer's line level output for use feeding an Acoustic Image amplifier, which has no internal pad. The 800W AI is basically a high-quality guitar/bass amp, and would not normally be chosen for such applications, but in this case it happened to be my best PA choice, once I had an appropriate attenuator.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves System Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
makes your +20db input a little more user freindly.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
Comes in handy when you don't know in advance what level audio source will be available to you.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
I was always having clipping issues with my Panasonic HMC150 with loud live music. Problem solved
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
I use this for live concert recordings with video camcorder. I use it with Audio-Technica AT897 shotgun microphone and it works great.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
Cons
- Limited Function
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
I just used it at a dance recital. The mic level is always hot from the sound board. The attenuator helped, but I probably needed one with a -50 which this one doesn't have. Good quality and reasonable price though.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
If you take audio feeds from any source, you must have this item-NO EXCEPTIONS! Attenuators should be in every TV/video shooter's tool kit, you never know what the audio feed is going to sound like, the AT8202 gives you great control, to prevent clipping from the audio sent to you from the audio mixer. I use my 2 AT8202's with my Tricaster Studio, with excellent results.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
This product works great and functions as advertised. A bit too long for some DJ setups.
Pros
- Consistent Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
Comments about Audio-Technica AT8202 In-Line Attenuator:
If you're shooting video and taking feeds from audio boards, you should have this little device in your bag of tricks.
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- 1 Year Warranty
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