The attenuation switch on a microphone reduces the output level of the mic by an amount, usually -10dB or -20dB. This makes the microphone between four and sixteen times quieter than normal and can be handy if the sound source is very loud.
The attenuation switch on a microphone reduces the output level of the mic by an amount, usually -10dB or -20dB. This makes the microphone between four and sixteen times quieter than normal and can be handy if the sound source is very loud.