Geof   
   Thanks for the links, but all those devices have attenuations in the 20-40 db   
   range, I'm looking for 3-6 db, and easily activated while standing in front of   
   a mic.   
      
   Regarding your comments on how the musical world should ideally be, I have no   
   control over what others do, so as a practical matter I need to do what works   
   when I am asked to fill in with a band. I take it you are not an active   
   musician yourself?   
      
   Bob   
      
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