Detail 01
Variable pad, not a fixed switch
You dial the exact amount of cut instead of choosing 10/20/30 dB steps. Finer gain staging.
Product detailSKU #1274034477473
Rapco HorizonCVPBLOX Variable Pad Microphone Volume Control
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An inline attenuator that sets microphone level by hand, for taming a hot mic or gain-staging a source before it hits the input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hot vocal or instrument mics overloading a mixer input
- Fixed installs where the talent controls their own level
- Quick level trims when the console is out of reach
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing recallable, repeatable settings — it's a knob, not a preset
- Line-level gear; this is aimed at microphone signal
- Players wanting tone shaping — attenuation only, no EQ
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Volume control for a microphone
Sits in the mic signal path and drops level before the preamp, so the input stops clipping.
Detail 03
Inline device
No rack space, no channel strip. It lives on the cable run wherever you need it.
Detail 04
Rapco Horizon build
A pro-audio cable and accessory brand, so expect utility hardware rather than a boutique feature set.
Detail 05
$59.99
Entry-level pricing for a signal accessory. Cheaper than adding a mixer channel or an outboard preamp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the connectors match your mic cable ends before ordering
- 02No cable included — you supply the mic and the run
- 03Attenuating early loses signal; don't overcut then crank the preamp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power or batteries?
No power supply is part of this. It's a passive inline volume control that sits in the mic line.
02Can I use this to control a singer's monitor level?
It attenuates the mic signal itself, so it lowers that mic everywhere downstream — not just in one monitor mix.
03Will it fix a distorting mic input?
Yes, if the distortion comes from too much level hitting the preamp. Pad it down and reset your gain.
04Is this the same as a fixed pad on a mixer?
Same idea, but continuously adjustable and placed on the cable run rather than fixed in the channel strip.
