dudes, pioneer headunits.... any one know where the rca preout distorts or clips? i understand that certain tracks will be more dominant over others but on a flat tone how can i check the output signal to see if it clips?
im goin for spl rather than sq but i dun wana starts blowin things due to signal clips damnit lol
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well, what model are you using?
Different models have different abilities. Some wont distort, others will...
to be sure, your going to have to get an oscilloscope and some specialised test tracks. Or wait for advice off here, or follow the ghetto method.
You look for clipping on the oscilloscope's display, while turning the volume up.
Now, for the ghetto method
turn your amp gains down to minimum, then start turning your headunit up. If the music starts distorting, back off a little. Thats your maximum headunit volume. If the music doesnt distort, (goes all the way up to max volume without being harsh) your headunit doesnt clip/distort.
IF it sounds like your hu is distorting, find the maximum volume before distortion occurs.
Leave it there.
Then start gradually turning your amp's gain up untill distortion is heard, then back off a little. You'll now have your system tuned for maximum loudness. Take note of your headunits "maximum volume before clipping", and NEVER turn it above that level.
You should do this once with your sub disconnected (adjusting the front speakers gains only) and do this once with your front stage disconnected (adjusting sub only). You should also have ALL eq/bass boost/loudness functions turned off while doing this.
Different models have different abilities. Some wont distort, others will...
to be sure, your going to have to get an oscilloscope and some specialised test tracks. Or wait for advice off here, or follow the ghetto method.
You look for clipping on the oscilloscope's display, while turning the volume up.
Now, for the ghetto method
turn your amp gains down to minimum, then start turning your headunit up. If the music starts distorting, back off a little. Thats your maximum headunit volume. If the music doesnt distort, (goes all the way up to max volume without being harsh) your headunit doesnt clip/distort.
IF it sounds like your hu is distorting, find the maximum volume before distortion occurs.
Leave it there.
Then start gradually turning your amp's gain up untill distortion is heard, then back off a little. You'll now have your system tuned for maximum loudness. Take note of your headunits "maximum volume before clipping", and NEVER turn it above that level.
You should do this once with your sub disconnected (adjusting the front speakers gains only) and do this once with your front stage disconnected (adjusting sub only). You should also have ALL eq/bass boost/loudness functions turned off while doing this.
yer im familiar with the ghetto method lol, ive been installing to that method for years now and its never failed me, the only problem is now im goin for spl wit some big bux equipment and i cant rely on it so heavily. i think the CRO mwthod will have to do.
im lookin at using a pioneer avh-5750dvd anyway, probably not the most appropriate db unit out but im going to run 5 lcds for show lol.
i usualy use sweet home alabama for its cleanliness and clear music achostics to tune i thinks its the best track, wot u think bout that ?
im lookin at using a pioneer avh-5750dvd anyway, probably not the most appropriate db unit out but im going to run 5 lcds for show lol.
i usualy use sweet home alabama for its cleanliness and clear music achostics to tune i thinks its the best track, wot u think bout that ?
if you're going for SPL, try this:
http://www.caraudioaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=36002
- Stooge007 out
http://www.caraudioaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=36002
- Stooge007 out
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