Palmer PDI06L16 16 Ohm Power Attenuator

Palmer's PDI06L16 is a power attenuator for live applications. The device is connected between the amplifier output and the speaker cabinet. It makes it possible to use the power stage distortion of tube amplifiers while reducing the associated high volume level. This permits practical volume reduction in six increments from 100% to 18% for stage and practice room situations. An additional setting mutes the speaker completely; the PDI06L16 then functions as a LOAD BOX and absorbs the entire output power of the amplifier.

This mode of operation is useful, for example, when connecting an amplifier equipped with a speaker cabinet emulation directly to the mixing desk using an existing line-out and loud volume levels in the recording booth are undesirable. The unit has an input for the speaker signal from the amplifier and two outputs for connecting speaker cabinets.

The total impedance of the speakers must equal the value shown on the PDI06. For example: the outputs of a PDI06 that is specified for 8 ohms can be connected to one 8 ohm cabinet or two 16 ohm cabinets. The output of the (tube) amplifier is also set to 8 ohms.

Palmer PDI06L16 Specifications:

• Type: passive
• Input type: unbalanced
• Input connectors: 6.3 mm Jack
• Output type: unbalanced
• Output connectors: 6.3 mm Jack
• Controls: rotary attenuation switch, bypass
• Dummy load: yes
• Voicing filter: no
• Power attenuator: yes
• Transformer isolated outputs: no
• Cabinet material: sheet steel/aluminium
• Cabinet / Housing surface: powder coated/anodize
• Weight: 1.6 kg