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JBL Nano Patch+ Compact 2 Channel Passive Volume Controller

#67755

Product discontinued

JBL Nano Patch+ Compact 2 Channel Passive Volume Controller

#67755

Product discontinued

JBL Nano Patch+ Compact 2 Channel Passive Volume Controller Overview

The Nano Patch+ really comes into its own when connected between your computer audio interface/soundcard master outputs and a pair of active (powered) monitor speakers. One of the benefits of passive volume attenuation is that you no longer have to control volumes with your software's master volume fader. Reducing levels from your software only reduces the audio bit depth. It is much more appropriate to keep your software masters at unity and attenuate the audio to your active monitors with a passive controller like the Nano Patch+. This way you can maintain maximum audio resolution and attenuate your monitoring volume with the confidence that the sonic integrity of your audio is not compromised.

No active circuitry, buffers, transistors, batteries, or power supply of any kind can interfere with the main passive output of the Nano Patch+. It simply delivers attenuated signal. Pure, simple transparent.

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27/10/2017

There are a number of similar items available from other manufacturers. This one met my connectivity needs and along with the volume control has a mute button which I find very useful. The Nanopatch is well built and even with the weight of 4 cables in the back stays precisely where I want it. The volume control feels very smooth and appears to be of good quality. This is one of those pieces of equipment that until you have one, you don't realise how much you needed it! The only reason I have given it 4 rather than 5 stars is that I feel the price is a little high, although the price is comparable with other products of this kind.

Mr John

10/7/2017

I tried various 'Big Knobs' and this was the only one that didn't reduce the sound quality too much. Having said that, it has less facilities than most of the other cheap units but costs roughly the same. presumably it uses higher quality components.

Simon Fraser