Harley Benton PA-100 Power Attenuator
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Harley Benton
PA-100 Power Attenuator
Product Info
Article Number:
406679
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PA-100 Power Attenuator
Category:
Guitar Amp Attenuators
Price:
$75.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton PA-100 is a surprisingly capable attenuator for players with high-gain tube amps who need to tame the volume. It's a fantastic solution for home recording or rehearsal when you want that cranked amp tone without blowing out your neighbors, and the DI out is a serious bonus for capturing those sounds.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PA-100 Power Attenuator
- Power Attenuator
- Useful tool for rehearsal room
- live and recording applications
- Tube amplifiers as they sound best - high output level with reduced and controlled volume
- Can also be used as a dummy load
- Input power up to 100W
- LED with overload indicator
- Quiet fan
- Controls: Speaker Level and Line Level
- Inputs: 4/8/16 Ohm
- Balanced speaker output
- XLR DI output with speaker simulation
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 190 x 140 x 110 mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
PROS
- • Excellent value for attenuating high-wattage tube amps.
- • Quiet fan operation minimizes unwanted noise during recording.
- • DI output with speaker simulation offers convenient recording flexibility.
- • Multiple impedance options cater to diverse amp and speaker setups.
CONS
- • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky, typical of this price range.
- • Fan, while quiet, is still audible in very quiet recording scenarios.
- • Speaker simulation is a 'best guess' and won't perfectly replicate a real speaker.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Rating
100W
Impedance
4/8/16 Ohm
Controls
Speaker Level, Line Level
Reactive/Resistive
Resistive
Speaker Output
Balanced XLR
Weight
1.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's designed for 100W, but can work with lower wattage amps. Just be mindful of the speaker level setting to avoid overdriving the attenuator and clipping.
It's a decent approximation, but don't expect it to perfectly replicate the nuances of a high-end speaker cabinet – it’s a budget-friendly compromise.
While technically possible, it’s really designed for tube amps to take advantage of the power soak and harmonic distortion characteristics. Solid-state amps won't benefit as much.
