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Important note regarding black Neutrik XLR connectors: In 2025, Neutrik changed the outer coating on black XLR connector shells from conductive black chrome to a non-conductive KTM coating. In our testing we’ve not found any significant noise/grounding issues with the new shells. If, however, your application requires conductive shells, we are happy to fit your PADs with silver XLR shells. Just send us an email with your order number immediately after placing your order.
The ideal solution when your microphone and/or preamp does not have a PAD switch and your microphone has a high output. Perfect for use with certain popular drum microphones such as the Shure Beta52 and Beyer-Dynamic M201, which have a very high output level and no built-in PAD switch.
A great example of when an in-line PAD is useful is when using a high-output microphone with a Neve 1073 (or clone) preamp. Even when the level is OK with the gain all the way down, these types of preamps have a circuitry that sounds best when at least some gain is added. a PAD brings the microphone’s output level to a level where you are able to take advantage of the sonic benefits of your preamp. Another example is a live sound mixer, such as the popular Mackie ProFX line. The mic preamps on these boards do not have a PAD. A Beta52A straight into these boards will overload the preamp even with the gain all the way down, when playing loud rock. An in-line PAD will offer just the right amount of headroom to dial in the gain perfectly.
Features:
Constructed with male and female Neutrik XX Gold XLR connectors with approximately 5” of cable between them. This configuration is much more practical than a barrel type in-line PAD, which would stick out of either the end of a microphone or on the input of the preamp with the risk of being snapped off and damaging your equipment.
Our PADs are 100% transparent. They will not affect the signal in any way other than dropping the level 10 or 20dB.
Not suited for line level signals.
Total length: approximately 10”.
