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(1) A switch or knob that lowers the level of an incoming signal before it reaches the rest of the circuitry. A short name for an attenuator, usually with a fixed amount of insertion loss. Pads are used between audio devices if there is a danger of the output of one device causing a signal overload in the input of the other device. An input pad is also called a trim pot. See pot. (2) A sustained chord part which provides harmonic padding in a piece of popular music. (3) Drum pads.
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An attenuator, typically used to reduce mic output to avoid equipment input overload.
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This is a passive network of resistors used to reduce signal level.
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A electronic resistance device that reduces an audio signal by a set amount. Often used in sound desks to reduce a high level signal coming into a control channel.
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A projection of circular cross-section on a casting. Usually intended for drilling and tapping for attaching parts.
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