AudioControl LC8
Description
Here are some of the cool features that your LC8i offers:
• Eight input and output channels
• Speaker-level inputs – can accept 400-watts per channel
• Auxiliary input for iPod, Satellite radio, or other source
• Dash control for subwoofer level, auxiliary volume and source selection
• Compact size for easy installation
• Channel summing
• GTO™ - signal sensing inputs (selectable)
• Level matching controls
• 12 volt trigger output
Making good sound better ))
Features and Highlights
Speaker-Level Inputs
If you are like many people who like the look and features of their factory-installed source unit but feel your system overall is lacking power and bass, we have good news.
The LC8 has high-impedance speaker-level inputs that allow it to accept amplified signals from most factory-installed source units (even Bose) and output a high-quality preamp signal via standard RCA connectors.
This will allow you to add better-quality aftermarket amplifiers, processors and speakers while keeping the convenience features of your factory-installed source unit.
Unlike inexpensive speaker-level and line-output converters available, the LC8 offers the highest sound quality and can handle the full signal strength of a 400-watt amplifier.
GTO™ Signal-Sensing Inputs
Most factory-installed source units lack the features that make it easy to upgrade with really good-sounding, performance aftermarket products.
One of those key features is a 12-volt trigger that will turn on devices like the LC8 and your external amplifiers. Therefore, we have equipped your LC8 with our unique GTO™ (Great Turn On) signal-sensing inputs. Once the GTO input of your LC8 detects a speaker-level signal on the Main Inputs, it powers up. When the speaker-level signal goes away, your LC8 will automatically turn-off. Optionally, your LC8 is also equipped with a standard 12-volt trigger (Remote In) that will allow you to turn on your LC8 in the traditional manner.
12-Volt Output
Since you will be using an external amplifier(s) and processor in your system, you will need the ability to “trigger” or turn-on these devices (a romantic dinner won’t quite work here).
Your LC8 has a high-current 12-volt output (labeled Remote Out) that will provide a trigger to these remote devices, when the LC8 is powered up.
Please note that this output is not to be used as the main power for these devices.
Summable Outputs
The LC8 has the unique ability to sum together multiple (4, 6, or 8) input channels from the factory source unit into 2 channels. This is particularly handy when using the LC8 with a factory system that has multiple,
actively crossed-over signals being sent from the OEM source unit or amplifier(s). For example, in some vehicles there is an actively crossed over tweeter, midrange, and woofer all in the front of the vehicle.
The LC8 lets you take all of those signals and sum them together to get a high-quality, full-range, pre-amp signal without the use of any additional cables or hardware.
AutoMode Inputs
Sometimes in life (and car audio) we need more outputs than inputs.
Therefore we have equipped your LC8 with AutoMode inputs that take the Channel 3 signal and automatically feeds it to the Channel 4 outputs, provided there is no signal present on the Channel 4 inputs. This means your LC8 will accept two input channels and give you four output channels. Or it can accept four input channels and give you six output channels…or it can accept six and give you eight!! It stops at eight by the way.
Output Level Controls
Your LC8 has level controls for each pair of channels. These controls allow you to adjust the signal level from your factory-installed amplifier or source unit to match up with your aftermarket amplifier or processor.
Input For Optional Subwoofer Level Control
With the addition of performance, aftermarket amplifier(s) and speakers, you may feel the need to have more control over your system.
The Remote Subwoofer Level Control (sold separately along with undercoating) allows you to add a dash-mounted control to your LC8 that will adjust the level of the Channel 4 output, often used for the subwoofer.
This output is full range so it may need to be crossed over depending upon your application.
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2023-08-15