How to Add Balance Attenuator

Bojack · 1st November 2010, 02:07 AM

I am brand new to this site and have a technical question. I want to add a DACT balance attenuator to my Quicksilver preamp that lacks its own balance. Is it possible to insert the DACT using the preamp's tape loop, and, if so, where might I find how to do this?

Many thanks from a DIY newbie.

Steve Eddy · 1st November 2010, 05:44 AM

Welcome aboard, Bojack.

I'm afraid a balanced attenuator won't turn the unbalanced input on your Quicksilver into a balanced input. The DACT is intended to be used with input stages which are already balanced.

If you want a balanced input, you can add an input transformer. This would give you a balanced input without any other modifications to the Quicksilver.

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Bojack · 1st November 2010, 01:33 PM

Steve,

Thanks for your response, but I may not have clearly stated what my goal is. I want to add a balance pot, as the QS does not have its own. I hope this clarifies. Any advice?

1st November 2010, 02:07 AM	#1
Bojack diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2010	How to Add Balance Attenuator I am brand new to this site and have a technical question. I want to add a DACT balance attenuator to my Quicksilver preamp that lacks its own balance. Is it possible to insert the DACT using the preamp's tape loop, and, if so, where might I find how to do this? Many thanks from a DIY newbie.

1st November 2010, 05:44 AM	#2
Steve Eddy diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Welcome aboard, Bojack. I'm afraid a balanced attenuator won't turn the unbalanced input on your Quicksilver into a balanced input. The DACT is intended to be used with input stages which are already balanced. If you want a balanced input, you can add an input transformer. This would give you a balanced input without any other modifications to the Quicksilver. se __________________ Q Keeping it simple since 1998

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1st November 2010, 01:33 PM	#3
Bojack diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2010	Steve, Thanks for your response, but I may not have clearly stated what my goal is. I want to add a balance pot, as the QS does not have its own. I hope this clarifies. Any advice?

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