Inline PadAdd the 16. 5 dB Pad Mod for uncompromised low end fidelity and robust headroom. True Pre Electronics AttenuationOur pad switch is a 16. 5 dB attenuator placed between the capsule and the mics internal electronics. It cuts the level right at the capsule node, not at the output transformer or jack, for the cleanest possible headroom enhancement. Maximum Bass RetentionOur oversized filter capacitor preserves the mics inherent low frequency extension;