The Shure A15AS In-Line Switchable Attenuator/Pad XLR Barrel is a pad-selectable microphone attenuator, which helps prevent amplifier overload when strong signals are applied. The A15AS bridges the microphone output and allows maximum signal handling without added distortion.
| In-Line Accessory Type | |
| Input / Output Level | |
| Number of Channels | |
| Attenuation | |
| Controls | |
| Inputs/Outputs |
| In-Line Accessory Type | |
| Input / Output Level | |
| Number of Channels | |
| Attenuation | |
| Controls |
| Inputs/Outputs |
| Impedance |
| Dimensions |
| Package Weight | |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
This solved a pretty serious problem I was having with my Zoom F3 where I would plug into a board to record audio from a live event and would get a message saying the max input level was exceeded and I couldn't record. Because the F3 didn't have level dials this was nearly a disaster. Now this goes everywhere the F3 goes and I know I can lower the input levels and avoid that issue.
I needed this device. The hard part was finding the specifications for frequency response. Lots of digging between Shure itself, but found it. I wanted to make sure it did what it was supposed to do.