SMPro Audio Nano Patch Passive Volume Attenuator
Building on the success of the original M-Patch and M-Patch 2 passive attenuators, the Nano Patch is a super-compact, desktop-sized passive volume attenuator, entering the market as one of the smallest around. Perfect for working with stereo signals from soundcards, CD players, pre-amps, and mixers, it is designed to allow precise level adjustments to analog audio source material. Featuring balanced combo XLR/TRS input jacks and TRS outputs, mute switch, and a good sized rotary volume encoder, its simply one of the most affordable improvements you could ever make to your studio.The Nano Patch really comes into its own when connected between your computer audio interface/soundcard master outputs and a pair of active (powered) monitor speakers. One of the benefits of passive volume attenuation is that you no longer have to control volumes with your softwares master volume fader. Reducing levels from your software only reduces the audio bit depth. It is better to keep your software masters at unity and attenuate the audio to your active monitors with a passive controller like the Nano Patch. This way you can maintain maximum audio resolution and reduce the amplitude of your monitoring volume with the confidence that the sonic integrity of your audio is not compromised.No active circuitry, buffers, transistors, batteries, or power supply of any kind can interfere with the main passive output of the Nano Patch. It simply delivers attenuated signal. Pure. Simple. Transparent.The devices rotary control (the same pot as used in our M-Patch 2) allows precise level adjustments within 1dB from 0 to -40dB. In addition, the Nano Patch features completely balanced operation with its combo XLR/TRS input jacks, and TRS outputs.A simple problem solver, you use the Nano Patch anywhere you need to trim gain ie, reduce the volume of analog audio signals. For example, you could use one to trim the output of a microphone preamp. With its high-quality potentiometer, the SMPro attenuator passes signal more accurately, and sounds better than most built-in volume controls. The possibilities are endless.