[-40 dB] I'm using this with a cheap Hosa Y cable to get 20dB lower safety track in unpredictable situations (poor man's Zaxcom neverclip!). Pros use proper mic splitter (like MS-1) with isolation transformer to avoid impedance related problems. But I'm only a hobbyist, and I could not detect any degradation when using the setup with my Rode NT55 & MixPre-D. (I disable phantom power on the padded channel.) Although the construction of the pad looks solid,XLR contacts are nickel coated cheap springy types found in Hosa cables.

[Attenuator/Pad] I for one like to see what I buy hands on, not only on-line.  Until now there were other brick & mortar sources in NYC.  Now B&H is one of the only such sources available, and their products are generally more reliable than others.  I have had success purchasing photographic as well as electronic products at B&H.  If I rate them 5 Stars. I would prefer to go through B&H on-line than other on-line sources.

[8.7 x 2.8 x 2"] This worked out perfect for a project that we ended up ordering more

[1] JSYK: anyone can make one of these cables themselves: it's just a regular 1/8 male to male stereo cable with a resister soldered in-line. But I hate getting messy, so if you're like me then you will appreciate the convenience of this cable. It is well constructed and labelled appropriately to let you know which end to stick where. The cable could be a tad longer, but it's meant to be short as it connects a mounted recording device to your dSLR, a situation where you really don't want long cables. Anyway, if you don't feel like making one yourself, then this is a fine purchase.

[0.2 lb] I used this to connect my tone generator (RJ11) to a Data line (RJ45) in order to find the end of the cable in the Data Room. This transferred tone between the different style cable plugs and I was able to find the tone easily. I now carry it in my tool bag all the time.

[1] This xlr cable is one of the best, fits right into the microphone equipment and phantom power with ease. If there is any possible hint of buzzing Than it can hardly be heard in the audio yield. Really happy with this high quality cable so would highly suggest it.

[-40 dB] One of our old Horizon DI boxes died of a transformer. This one cost half as much.

[1] No need for an expensive DI. This one does the trick. We always have a handful of these at the ready when we're on the road with various bands.

[-40 dB] This is a well built coupler that lets you put two ethernet cables together for a longer cord run. very simple to use and does the job.
I like to keep at least one on hand.


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[1] Use this cord to connect your recorder (Zoom H4N is a great option) to your camera for easy and clear on board recording.