A-Designs ATTY – Passive Stereo Volume Controller and Attenuator
The A-Designs ATTY is a professional-grade passive stereo attenuator and volume controller designed to give engineers precise control over output levels between any line-level source and monitoring system.
Compact, transparent, and built with audiophile-grade components, the ATTY is perfect for managing signal levels between DAW interfaces, converters, power amps, active monitors, or external processors — without coloring your sound.
Whether in a control room, mastering suite, or live setup, the ATTY delivers pure signal integrity with simple, tactile control.
Key Features
- Passive stereo design – no power required for completely transparent operation.
- High-quality dual-gang potentiometer ensures precise, balanced attenuation across channels.
- Large, smooth volume knob for accurate level control.
- Mute switch for instant output cutoff when needed.
- Unity gain option allows for unaltered signal passthrough when full output is desired.
- Compact, rugged metal enclosure ideal for desktop or mobile studio use.
- Transparent signal path with no distortion, coloration, or loss of fidelity.
- Perfect for DAW outputs, monitor control, re-amping setups, and signal level matching.
Applications
- Monitor Control: Adjust playback volume between your audio interface and powered speakers.
- Re-Amping: Fine-tune output levels from DAWs or converters into amplifiers or effects units.
- Outboard Integration: Safely match signal levels between processors or analog gear.
- Broadcast & Live Use: Easily control playback level without introducing unwanted coloration.
Technical Specifications
| Unit Type | Passive Stereo Attenuator / Volume Controller |
|---|---|
| Circuit Type | Passive balanced stereo with dual-gang potentiometer |
| Inputs | 2 × Balanced XLR (Left/Right) |
| Outputs | 2 × Balanced XLR (Left/Right) |
| Attenuation Range | 0 dB (unity) to -∞ (mute) |
| Controls | Main Volume Knob, Mute Switch, Unity Gain Switch |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 50 kHz ±0.1 dB (virtually flat response) |
| THD + N | Negligible (passive circuit) |
| Power Requirement | None (fully passive) |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop enclosure |
| Weight | Approx. 0.6 kg |
| Origin | Hand-built in the USA |
Why Choose the A-Designs ATTY?
The A-Designs ATTY is the simplest and most transparent way to control your audio levels without compromising sound quality.
Unlike active monitor controllers that can introduce noise or distortion, the ATTY’s fully passive design preserves your source’s original tone and dynamics.
Ideal for both professional studios and mobile rigs, it’s a compact, bulletproof tool that ensures clean signal management and intuitive control in any workflow.