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Does a line out converter need to be grounded?
Anyways this type of line out converter needs to be hooked up to both constant power and ground in addition to the speaker wire inputs. This system uses a signal sensing input to then provide a dedicated remote output for your amp. If you have a test light or multimeter check that your power connections are correct.
What does a hi low converter do?
The adapter converts high-level signal from the radio’s speaker line and transforms it into a safer low-level audio signal. This allows you to add a 2-channel amplifier to your system for higher power output and better sound quality.
How do you tap into rear speakers?
Some (many) powered subs have high level inputs, so you can just tap into the rear speaker wires. If your car has a factory sub, use its speaker wire instead. If it doesn’t have high level inputs, you can use a basic line out converter that ties into the speaker wires and turns them into a rca output.
Are line output converters good?
If your stereo doesn’t have preamp outputs, or not enough of them, a line output converter is a great solution. You connect the stereo’s speaker wires to the LOC’s inputs and use RCA cables to run the signal from the LOC to your amplifier.
What is a Line Output Converter for?
A: A line output converter, or LOC for short, converts a speaker-level output signal into an RCA preamp-level signal. This lets you connect the radio to the amplifier. It can also be used to connect a new radio to a car’s factory amp (see below).
How do you set gains on a line out converter?
You will want to set the level on the factory head unit to about 75% and start playing music. For example, if the head unit goes to 40, bring the volume up to about 35. Slowly bring up each channel gain until the maximized light begins to flicker, and then back off until it stops.
What are the RCA jacks on the back of my car stereo for?
RCA cables (line-level connections) are the preferred way to connect a signal to your amp if you have that option. RCA jacks on the rear of a Pioneer head unit. This is the ideal way to connect your amplifier’s signal inputs, if available. If your stereo has RCA jacks, then congratulations.
How do you connect a car stereo line out converter?
Solder the L.O.C. wires to the speaker wires and seal the connection with heat shrink or electrical tape. Secure the L.O.C. to the vehicle.
How to add RCA head unit to car?
Everythings working, you just need to mount your converter to something, only really to stop it rattling and tapping when you’re driving, then cable tie any loose wires together and make sure they won’t interfere with things like your glove box lid.
Where to mount a head unit in a car?
Take into account that your head unit will need space behind it to fit back into the dash properly so don’t count on splicing into the cables right at the plug with the converter right behind the head unit, it may be better to mount it somewhere else and lengthen the wire to reach.
What makes a high powered line output converter?
A high powered line output converter consists, primarily, of a transformer and often a high power resistor (commonly a10 watt resistor). The resistor is used to load the amplifier in the head unit.