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product_id: 44192508
title: "POWER SOAK PS1 Passive 100 Watt Power Attenuator for Guitar and Bass Amplifiers with Emulated Mic Output"
brand: "bugera"
price: "€ 266.54"
currency: EUR
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# 100W passive power handling Emulated mic output for direct recording Multi-impedance input (4, 8, 16 Ω) POWER SOAK PS1 Passive 100 Watt Power Attenuator for Guitar and Bass Amplifiers with Emulated Mic Output

**Brand:** bugera
**Price:** € 266.54
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Crush your tone, not your volume — the power attenuator pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** POWER SOAK PS1 Passive 100 Watt Power Attenuator for Guitar and Bass Amplifiers with Emulated Mic Output by bugera
- **How much does it cost?** € 266.54 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/44192508-power-soak-ps1-passive-100-watt-power-attenuator-for-guitar)

## Best For

- bugera enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bugera brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Durable Design:** Lightweight metal chassis fits discreetly behind your amp, built to last gig after gig.
- • **Passive & Power-Efficient:** No external power needed—plug in and play with zero noise or fuss.
- • **Pro-Level Recording Ready:** Emulated mic output delivers authentic speaker cabinet tone straight to your board or interface.
- • **Seamless Amp Compatibility:** Multi-impedance inputs ensure perfect matching with virtually any guitar or bass amp.
- • **Ultimate Tone Control at Any Volume:** Drive your amp hard without blasting your ears or neighbors.

## Overview

The POWER SOAK PS1 is a passive 100-watt power attenuator designed for guitar and bass amplifiers, featuring multi-impedance inputs (4, 8, 16 ohms) for universal amp compatibility and an emulated mic output that replicates a mic-in-front-of-cabinet sound for direct recording or PA use. Its compact, metal build requires no external power, making it an essential tool for achieving overdriven tones at manageable volumes, backed by a 3-year warranty.

## Description

Bugera PS1 passive 100-watt power attenuator for guitar and bass amplifiers with emulated mic output and multi-impedance input connectors (4, 8 and 16 ohms) to match virtually any amplifier.

Review: Makes guitar go BURRRRRR - real talk, many individuals online will talk badly on attenuators as a whole. I gotta say, they are often wrong about how useful they are. There is a difference in gain staging when you have an attenuator in between your amp and cab. I cant stress it enough, it's not the same as a 'master' volume knob with a lot of amps. It is very dependent on your amp and setup though! do the research to learn how your amp works and where it derives most of its tone. Beyond that little ted talk, this attenuator is amazing. for the price it is easily the best on the market (that i've tried). its passive so it doesn't need continuous power, and is small enough to sit right behind my amp. It sounds great as it lets me drive my amp (silver tone Twin 12) at reasonable bedroom levels while getting the juiciest tone I've ever gotten. LTDR: This Attenuator is worth its weight in gold; if your setup is right for an attenuator
Review: Cuts your volume in half right off the bat. - This atenuator works well . Does not get as hot as I thought it would , the amps I have used it with are 50w or less. I was surprised that you can not dial in NO attenuation . Even at the loudest setting it is cutting your output in half . But it hasn't been an issue for me yet. Also the line out is VERY useful . First thing I did was run it to another guitar amp and that worked great. You can dial in a nice mix of the two amps that way using the level control . But the level control seems to have no effect on the XLR line out. BE CAREFUL If you run this direct to a board or PA . However if you use the 1/4 inch output you have complete control oh how much signal you send . We used to use attenuator to tame our non master Marshalls . Now a days even a 30 watt amp can be too loud for many situations and the Bugera let's you get whatever you want out of your amp ant any volume level.

## Features

- Passive 100-Watt Power Attenuator allows you to get the ultimate overdriven tone at any volume
- Multi-impedance input connectors (4, 8 and 16 Ohms) to match virtually any amplifier
- Line output with dedicated Level control
- Emulated Mic Output mimics a microphone in front of a speaker cabinet
- 3-Year Warranty Program*

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B072WSDPZB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,444 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #127 in Electric Guitar Amplifiers & Preamps #5,563 in Music Recording Equipment |
| Color Name | Grey |
| Compatible Devices | Guitar |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack, XLR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (373) |
| Date First Available | March 16, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.87 pounds |
| Item model number | PS1 |
| Material Type | Metall |
| Output Wattage | 100 Watts |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 6.77 x 5 x 3.58 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bugera
- **Color:** Grey
- **Compatible Devices:** Guitar
- **Material:** Metall
- **Output Wattage:** 100 Watts

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes guitar go BURRRRRR
*by C***E on April 10, 2025*

real talk, many individuals online will talk badly on attenuators as a whole. I gotta say, they are often wrong about how useful they are. There is a difference in gain staging when you have an attenuator in between your amp and cab. I cant stress it enough, it's not the same as a 'master' volume knob with a lot of amps. It is very dependent on your amp and setup though! do the research to learn how your amp works and where it derives most of its tone. Beyond that little ted talk, this attenuator is amazing. for the price it is easily the best on the market (that i've tried). its passive so it doesn't need continuous power, and is small enough to sit right behind my amp. It sounds great as it lets me drive my amp (silver tone Twin 12) at reasonable bedroom levels while getting the juiciest tone I've ever gotten. LTDR: This Attenuator is worth its weight in gold; if your setup is right for an attenuator

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cuts your volume in half right off the bat.
*by T***T on July 23, 2025*

This atenuator works well . Does not get as hot as I thought it would , the amps I have used it with are 50w or less. I was surprised that you can not dial in NO attenuation . Even at the loudest setting it is cutting your output in half . But it hasn't been an issue for me yet. Also the line out is VERY useful . First thing I did was run it to another guitar amp and that worked great. You can dial in a nice mix of the two amps that way using the level control . But the level control seems to have no effect on the XLR line out. BE CAREFUL If you run this direct to a board or PA . However if you use the 1/4 inch output you have complete control oh how much signal you send . We used to use attenuator to tame our non master Marshalls . Now a days even a 30 watt amp can be too loud for many situations and the Bugera let's you get whatever you want out of your amp ant any volume level.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best bang for the buck!
*by N***C on October 12, 2023*

The PS1 is a resistance load passive attenuator and works with any tube amp up to 100 Watts (4, 8 or 16 Ohms) and your favorite speaker cabinet, plus provides a Line output with dedicated level control and an Emulated Mic output to send your signal to the mixing console. That's a lot on such a low price. It is built solid and all metal. It is a straight forward resistance load box. It is not a reactive load box and hence why the price. It simply takes the power from your amp, goes between your amp and speaker(s), reduces the load by resistance to lower levels. This unit does provide a direct out and an XLR out with speaker emulation that you can send the signal directly to a sound board/PA or other devices without mic'ng the speaker. But don't expect it to sound exceptional. It is good, not great. It does what it says it will do and at a price much less than others. There are other big name resistance boxes that cost 2-3x what this costs and does the exact same thing. It is not a reactive load box so do not confuse the two. Do a search online for the difference. Reactive load boxes contain resistors and capacitors designed to emulate the impedance curve of a speaker. The Bugera PS1 is simply resistors that soak up the wattage being output from the amplifier and dissipate it as heat (why the unit may feel hot if running a high wattage amp with this box turned way down to quiet levels). Resistive loads are simple, which tends to reduce their price. In saying that, there are many big names I could list here that sell the same type box for several hundred dollars and the Bugera is just as good IMO. Buy it! It has served me well, even in live performances using high end boutique amps.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Bugera POWER SOAK PS1 Passive 100 Watt Power Attenuator for Guitar and Bass Amplifiers with Emulated Mic Output
- Ernie Ball Speaker Cable, Straight/Straight, 3ft, Black (P06071)
- Pig Hog PHSC5 High Performance 14 Gauge 9.2mm 1/4" Speaker Cable, 5 Feet , Black

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*