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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Lab => Topic started by: acresm22 on 13 Oct 2019, 06:19 pm

Title: wiring a simple passive volume control
Post by: acresm22 on 13 Oct 2019, 06:19 pm

Years ago I made a very simple passive volume controller using two 10k alps potentiometers for left and right volume, and two pairs of rca inputs/outputs. I'd like to make one again, but can't recall how to wire the darn thing. Does anyone have a wiring diagram, or some simple instructions?

It's a Radio Shack project from start to finish: two 10k audio-taper pots (#271-1721), two pairs of rca jacks, and a 4"x 6" plastic project box.

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: wiring a simple passive volume control
Post by: sumoking on 13 Oct 2019, 10:52 pm

When you hook it up, it might sound better that a lot of active preamps.
Let’s us know how it’s sounds.
I built the same type passive preamp in my first real good sounding system.
Cheers!

Title: Re: wiring a simple passive volume control
Post by: ZAKski288 on 14 Oct 2019, 01:00 am

This may be what your looking for.  Good luck with your project. Zak

https://diyaudioprojects.com/Misc/DIY-Stepped-Attenuator/

https://diyaudioprojects.com/Misc/DIY-Stepped-Attenuator/Attenuator-Volume-Control-Schematic.png