Pad Switch

[MatSpencer]

Hi All,

 

What does the Pad Switch do on a microphone? Microphone in question is the Stagg PGT - 80.

 

Thanks In Advance

Mat

[Ben Langfeld]

Reduces the output by a certain value. Often the notation -10 or -20 is used to label a switch meaning that the level is reduced by 10dB or 20dB respectively. 10 and 20 are just examples, this could be any value. This would be used when the mic is exposed to a high SPL source to avoid clipping your mixer channel.

[MatSpencer]

Reduces the output by a certain value. Often the notation -10 or -20 is used to label a switch meaning that the level is reduced by 10dB or 20dB respectively. 10 and 20 are just examples, this could be any value. This would be used when the mic is exposed to a high SPL source to avoid clipping your mixer channel.

 

Hmmm I seem to have got the wrong name of the switch.

 

I have three switches one described as above, one to choose the polar pattern and one other.

 

One option on the switch is just a flat line and the other option is a line coming in at an angle then levelling out.

 

http://www.mixexperience.com/popup_image.p...ID=84087599c955

 

Im trying to describe the switch on the left.

 

Sorry!

 

Thanks Anyway

Mat

[Rikio]

That'll be a low cut filter.

 

It rolls off the low end, so that low frequency noise us minimised.

 

Useful to remove mic stand rumble.

[MatSpencer]

So the flat line records exactly what it hears and the other options cuts off low bass sounds?

[Just Some Bloke]

Exactly that. ;)

[MatSpencer]

Thank You All =]