The Pearstone IMA-1030 Switchable In-Line Attenuatorfrom Pearstone IMA-1030 Switchable In-Line Attenuatoris a switchable in-line attenuator that can be inserted between a high-output microphone and the input of a mixer or preamp to pad the input level and avoid distortion.

The IMA-1030 connects in-line between a low-impedance or phantom-powered condenser microphone and a mixer and allows you to dial in -10, -20, or -30 dB of attenuation. It features XLR female to XLR male connectors and a fully shielded metal case to prevent interference.

-10, -20, or -30 dB of Attenuation    XLR Female to XLR Male    Fully Shielded Metal Case

Provides -10, -20, or -30 dB of attenuation

For use with all low-impedance and phantom-powered condenser microphones

XLR female to XLR male

Shielded metal case to prevent interference

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Need to pad a piano mic before the mixer for better low volume control - does it matter where I put the attenuator in the line or does it need to be right after the piano mic???

A: Best results will be closest to the start of the signal chain(microphone).

Q: 2. Is this compatible with android devices?

A: You can use the Kopul ACH4-25MON with an Android device but you will need to use it with a 3.5mm TRRS adapter to convert the plug from 3.5mm TRS to TRRS since smartphones have a 3.5mm TRRS connector. The Rode SC4 3.5mm TRS Female to 3.5mm Right-Angle TRRS Male Adapter Cable for Smartphones (B&H # ROSC4). Another option would be to use a similar cable that already has a TRRS connector such as the Movo Photo TCB2 XLR Female Microphone to 3.5mm TRRS Male Smartphone Adapter (B&H # MOTCB2) or the MXL Female XLR to 3.5mm Male TRRS and 3.5mm Female TRS Multimedia Adapter Cable (B&H # MXMMCABLE1).

Q: 3. can this be used with an XLR mic going into an audio interface, such as a Focusrite Scarlett?

A: Yes, while the Focusrite family can accept a wide range of microphone input voltages, this device can provide additional attenuation. If the microphone is being over-driven in a particular sound field, this will not cure that problem. It is preferred that high attenuation not be introduced on the input side and then amplified back up by the pre-amplifier as the signal to noise ratio will suffer.

Q: 4. Is the headphones female port trs or trrs and will this work with my Canon M50

A: The Kopul ACH4-25MON Line-to-Mic Attenuator Cable uses a standard 1/8" TRS connection for headphone monitoring and is compatible for use with the 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS stereo microphone input on the Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 5. Would I be able to use this on my BMPCC 6k Pro?

A: Yes, you can use the the line-to-mic attenuator but it's not necessary since the BMPCC 6k Pro accepts line level audio through the 3.5mm inputs.

Q: 6. What is the input/output impedance for this device?

A: The input inpedance is 1.6K? (-10dB), and the output is 660?(-10dB).

Q: 7. Can I use this to reduce the volume of the XLR line out of a bass amplifier?

A: I honestly don't know.

Q: 8. Is the item compatible with the Sony A7s?

A: Yes it is. The Sony A7s has a 1/8 inch mic level input. The Kopul attenuator would be used coming out of a line level source.

Q: 9. Is this cable compatible with the Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera?

A: This splitter cable is compatible with the Black Magic Micro Cinema Camera, if you do require a female headphone tap as well as an output from a digital recorder. But be aware that the camera can accept a line level signal into the 3.5mm input, so the attentuation to mic level is not necessary.

Q: 10. Is the item compatible with the Canon 6D?

A: DSLR Compatibility: The ACH4-25MON is compatible with DSLR cameras that feature a 1/8 unbalanced mic level input including: Canon: EOS Rebel T2i(550D)/T3i(600D)/T4i(650D)/T5i(700D)/SL1(100D) EOS 60D/70D/7D/6D EOS 5D MK ll/MK lll EOS 1DX/1DC/1D MK lV