{"product_id":"shure-wa617m","title":"Shure WA617M Inline XLR Microphone Attenuator - Professional 15\/25 dB Switchable Pad for High SPL and Hot Signal Level Management","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe Shure WA617M Inline XLR Microphone Attenuator provides essential signal level control for high sound pressure level and hot signal applications in professional audio environments. Engineered with switchable 15 dB and 25 dB attenuation settings, this inline pad prevents input overload and distortion when using microphones in extremely loud environments such as instrument amplifiers, drum kits, brass sections, and high-output vocal performances. The passive design maintains signal integrity without requiring power while the XLR passthrough configuration integrates transparently into existing microphone signal chains, enabling sound engineers to manage challenging input levels without changing microphone selection or placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDesigned for professional applications where microphone signals exceed mixer or preamp input capabilities, the WA617M attenuator enables optimal gain staging by reducing signal levels before they reach sensitive input stages. The switchable attenuation values provide flexibility for different source levels and recording scenarios, allowing engineers to select appropriate reduction based on specific applications. The robust metal construction withstands touring conditions, studio use, and live sound environments while the precision-engineered attenuation circuit maintains frequency response characteristics and audio transparency throughout the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhether managing inputs for kick drums, guitar amplifiers, horn sections, high-energy vocalists, or any source producing excessive output levels, the WA617M delivers the signal control essential for clean, distortion-free audio capture. The inline design eliminates the need for pad switches on microphones that lack this feature, expanding the versatility of existing microphone collections. Professional audio engineers in touring production, studio recording, broadcast facilities, and live sound reinforcement rely on the WA617M to handle challenging signal levels while maintaining the audio quality and reliability that professional productions demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-300 my-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bg-bg-100 min-w-full border-separate border-spacing-0 text-sm leading-[1.88888] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"border-b-border-100\/50 border-b-[0.5px] text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-000 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-000 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eSwitchable 15\/25 dB Attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eProvides flexible signal reduction options for different high SPL applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003ePassive Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eOperates without power requirements while maintaining signal integrity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eXLR Passthrough Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eIntegrates transparently into existing microphone signal chains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003ePrevents Input Overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eEliminates distortion from excessive signal levels at mixer and preamp inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eRobust Metal Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eWithstands touring, studio, and live sound professional environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003ePrecision Attenuation Circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eMaintains frequency response and audio transparency throughout signal path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eOptimal Gain Staging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eEnables proper input level management for clean audio capture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eUniversal Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eWorks with all XLR microphone and cable configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-300 my-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bg-bg-100 min-w-full border-separate border-spacing-0 text-sm leading-[1.88888] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"border-b-border-100\/50 border-b-[0.5px] text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-000 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-000 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eInline XLR Microphone Attenuator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eAttenuation Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003e15 dB \/ 25 dB Switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eXLR Male to XLR Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eInline Passthrough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eNone (Passive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eHigh SPL Sources, Instrument Amplifiers, Drum Miking, Brass Sections, Live Sound, Studio Recording, Broadcasting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eSignal Level Management and Input Overload Prevention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eUniversal XLR Microphone Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"[tbody\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eDurability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\"\u003eProfessional Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Shure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46828955336940,"sku":"WA617M","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/CN_SHWA617M.jpg?v=1775830517","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/shure-wa617m","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}