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Old 14th September 2006   #22
chipwits
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I am guessing the Mackie Big Knob uses a potentiameter for attenuation (volume control). From what I have read the better passive volume controls use stepped attentuation. e.g. 24 position rotary switch with 24 seperate pairs of resisters for ultimate transparrency and balance.

Still trying to figure out which one to get. I might go with the goldpoint. But they mentioned their ladder type stepped attenuator might make clicking/popping sounds when changing volumes, which means they have a problem with their "break-before-make" implemention.

James
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