Add Signal for Amps with ADVANCED features - AudioControls NEW LC2i PRO

[@chriss1914]

I want to formally thank AudioControl for not wasting my money on packaging. The packaging is the bare minimum to get the device to me. It should be that way....

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

Also for a real person who answered my phone call to customers support

[@ketchumthekid3880]

Wow this company must be no more than 10 years old. This wasn’t around when I was in my audio madness stage of life 😂. Grabbed the LC2ipro it’s an impressive piece. All there items are impressive

[@ryanmalinovsky6504]

That “stereo defeater” option is a nice addition.

[@ralf8534]

Beautiful video! I was intimidated by all of the setting when trying to swap from the regular LC2i to the pro without the manual or any understanding but you explained everything so well ! Thank you

[@mikecurry6847]

I'm about to put an amp and sub in my new car. It's been a pretty long time since I've done this and a lot has changed. I'm glad I found this little gadget. It seems like it makes working with factory sound systems easy when it would normally be a pain in the ass

[@brycedanner9453]

We’re in the same boat. Adding an amp and 2 12 inch subs in my impala!

[@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods]

Me too haha, just about to be putting 2. 12s in my truck and I gotta get one of these

[@superxg5206]

I literally just installed one of these.... Night and day difference to my kicker l7r 😂

[@Van1018s]

I’ve installed stuff in many new cars that the factory Head unit/amplifier tries it’s hardest to keep you from adding anything aftermarket. Audiocontrol addressed every issue I know of with this unit. Awesome line out converter. Best I’ve ever seen.

[@RuuDBoY868]

I installed one of these in my friend's sprinter and recently bought another for my dad's sprinter specifically because of this video and I'm probably going to buy another for ny wrx, unless i change the headunit, definitely worth the cost of you don't plan on changing out your headunit!

[@chester5324]

Great video, just ordered one of these and now things make more sense on how to set it up. Love your channel man.

[@DjGrahnstettoOffical]

I just wanna put this out there. Many monoblock amps can recieve full range singal, split it so the mono takes a low cut singal out and send out another, separate full range to another amp. If your radio has RCA outputs, converters are not really necessary. This means that, unless your build is preformance, you can daisy chain multiple amps from one fullrange signal. Just makes it easier for new people to get better quality sound. You'll just have to send more time tuning the system

[@josephmiranda4270]

I like all your videos how you break it down to make people understand it

[@BS-Reviewz]

Another great vid. You are such an asset to the car audio community.

[@ceavalencia4767]

So much legit knowledge that most overlook

[@fingerstylefan]

I bought a 2013 Nissan xterra a couple of years ago with the upgraded Rockford Fosgate audio system. I had a amp and sub from another car that I wanted to integrate with this system but didn't know how. After putting it off for 2 years I finally found a shop that knew what they were doing and used the LC2i processor in the hookup. My sub has never sounded so good.

[@davebarron5939]

Love your vids, great simplified content. I enjoy all modern stereos in my vehicles. My needs are for classic 1983 and 1977 cars, keeping the stock radio and "cleaning up" the sound quality to modern power / speakers. Thanks.

[@traeheck3614]

May have to get one of these. Have used the $20 Kicker, Rockford Prostate and Metra 2 channel LOC's both passive and powered and they really mute the signal to a sub. Deleting them all and plugging directly into the speaker level inputs of the amps always produces a much better and louder signal for subwoofers.

[@mikegray9428]

You get what you pay for.

[@radianm6]

Is that maybe why my Rockford T1 barley bumps? Not like it should

[@P3ace1oveUn1ty]

Thank you so much for these videos. First found out about line converters through your channel and you've been a tremendous resource ever since.

[@rickythompson3905]

what did you connect your 12V+ wire too

[@lukerider756]

So l set the Lc2i pro’s output first just under clipping, then set my amp the same way as the LC did not cause it to clip yet. Then I set the Accubass. Do I go back and check amp or does the amp go last after both LC settings are dialed in?

[@stevenb320]

Ok so I seen you talk about a factory system with optional subwoofer out, what about if the vehicle does not have a factory subwoofer or options. Would you still run it the normal way using both rear speakers to create the signal, same as the older style converters.

[@eatmyturdd6697]

My name is Steven and last name also starts with a B and I was about to ask the same thing 🤣 wtf..

[@AudioControlCar]

Yes, you can snag your input signal for your LC2i PRO from an OEM subwoofer, rear speakers, front speakers, etc. Won't make much difference, as long as the signal you tap into has the needed frequencies present. (i.e. the rear speaker you tap into has bass in it's signal, if you're adding an amplifier/subwoofer package)

[@garnetf10]

I really appreciate the time you put in these simple awesome amazing videos It really helps You are very clean in all explanation. Thank you

[@sunvall5589]

I just installed my loc 2 pro today and thanks to you! Sounds amazing

[@chadmcquade3075]

I used the lc2i pro on my aftermarket radio just for ease of use

[@magictoaster806]

Why not just us the rca outputs of an aftermarket head unit?

[@RuuDBoY868]

@@magictoaster806 depending on what headunit they're using this might actually provide "cleaner" bass

[@Chris-hc9vb]

Nice video highly detailed .. however I have a question I notice people are using epicenters with the LC2i pro why would I need a epicenter?? And if I do or should use one will the new epicenter micro replace the lc2i giving me the best of both worlds in one unit ? ? I’m running 2 JL shallow 12’s JL RD1500

[@patrickjohnson6259]

I’m still waiting for a video that involves under the hood battery relocated to trunk with Big 3 upgrade and wired for a system.

[@honeybadgerwrx]

I did this recently. Not 1,000% sure if it's the proper way of doing it. I ran 1/0 gauge big 3. And a 4 gauge ground run connecting the front grounds to the rear ground for the amps and battery that was relocated.

[@lowhertzhighspl]

Fyi: Always fuse the power wire on both sides of all batteries. 2 batteries equals 3 fuse blocks minimum. And in your case, just 1 batt in rear, instead of using a distribution block under hood, should use a fuse block imo. I even fuse block my alternator power wires mainly because my alt is 390 amps. Tips I learned from JeepAndBass videos.

[@codyliles6240]

This is exactly what i was looking for to run a amp and sub for my wifes ram1500 for her Bday. Thank you and great vifeo

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Happy to help! Let AudioControl know I sent you!

[@JB_Machine]

Does your ram have the factory sub output like he shows here? My ram doesn't have sub wires, so I'm not sure what speaker wires to use

[@kurtschalles8947]

Audio Control first amps in the 90s we would run off any factory radio just convert speaker wire to rca. Love audio control

[@Triple7278]

For the speaker Inputs can I have both mids and bass inputs to have an even output for both or it doesn’t matter?

[@jafree21]

I just installed one taking my subwoofer outputs from my stock amp as inputs for my LCI 2 PRO. I have an amp for bass and another for mids. My mids keep trying to play as bass.

[@randyparker3816]

What volume does your head unit need to be at when playing the test tone? Maxed out? Half way? Or max level without distortion?

[@AudioControlCar]

Max level without distortion would be ideal!

[@ryanbird1185]

Awesome explanation, but I do have a question...what if your factory system has a factory 4-wire subwoofer connection (i.e.; 2012 Jeep GC SRT)? What is the best way to connect for adding an aftermarket amplifier & subwoofer to the current system (not disconnecting the existing)?

[@MrGonzo24]

i think this video is about to keep 3k in my pockets😃, thank you very much, deff like and subscribe!!

[@honeybadgerwrx]

Seems like a great addition to their lineup. Wish I had waited a few months for the pro to be released but it's all good. Still love my setup regardless

[@deathblock16]

@CarAudioFabrication Is it possible to hook up 2 amps to the LC2i Pro at the same time via RCA cables (1 amp for bass and a 1 amp for mids and highs), if so any impediments or drawbacks?

[@josemacon7385]

This is perfect. I was looking for a way to use my stock and use an amp with 2 10s.

[@Ghost.uppercut]

Thank you so much, this solved why my amp going in protect because I didn't use the left channel 😂

[@convictiondossier2925]

For the "bass level output remote".. what if the amplifier also has a remote out? do you use both? or is just one better? which one?

[@lucasjohnson1467]

So this thing cuts out low frequencies?

[@Jojoysusaventuras]

I didn’t understand. Do you tap on the wiring at the sub or at the amp? And do you leave stock sub hooked up. Or you disconnect it?

[@8406620]

@CARAUDIOFABRICATION. Is there a reason to use both rear speakers for line input or can you use just one? TIA

[@s__6292]

bc some song bass notes will be at different speakers like surround sound if you only use left then you will only get what comes out of the left speaker

[@paulbyfield5040]

Very knowledgeable I like your channel with the way you explain things make it super easy, but I would love to see you have two amplifier cooktop with that LC2i pro . I have done it but I’m having problem with RCA. Jack plugs seems like I’m only getting signal from one side. Love to hear from you Mark.

[@fixodent6]

After watching video, do I set amp gain all the way down then set level on LC2i , after that set the amp gain with DIM and then last accu bass. A little confused on the order after setting maximized light.

[@RuuDBoY868]

Would also love further clarification on this, i set by ear but always prefer a real method

[@douglasm.sodaro7579]

Disconnect the Rcas to the amp, (meaning the gain level on the amp doesn’t matter at this point)play a 50hz test Tone at 3/4 volume (you shouldn’t hear anything because the RCAs are disconnected) increase level until Maximize light turns on then back off until it goes away. Then plug rcas back on and play familiar song and increase AMP gain until you hear distortion/clipping and back off a little

[@torrez8144]

@@RuuDBoY868 you set the gain first for the lc2i then if your getting a good clean signal you shouldn’t have to turn the gain up on the amp well for me i don’t have to cause the lc2i is putting out the power and then you tune the accubass last after all that

[@StellsBellz]

This video is clutch. Highly detailed.

[@DjduttyD]

Thank you for sharing this video it’s very informative I appreciate 👍👍

[@bigdoggchingon]

Do you recommend adding a fuse for the loc?

[@hrrr.]

Thank you for this. My shit was WAY out of wack.

[@olveraqable]

At what level should the bass knob be at though when tuning the LC2i pro? You never explained that

[@christopherdecker8171]

Thank you for the video. Question ; Do you recommend using an LC7 to convert factory Bose signal, or use the high level input ? Amp will be an Infinity 5 channel. Seeing some say the high level input and amp crossovers are better, converting down to RCA gives a weaker signal. This wasn't the case years ago, and wondering about the amps made today. Thank you

[@lucasjohnson1467]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@willyb507]

What would you use for your fused 12v constant? Straight from the battery?

[@huncile7754]

If I hook up power from the car battery to the LC7i would I need to run a seperate power source to power up my midrange amp and subwoofer amp?

[@garrettgiuffre5653]

On the original lc2i what are the jumpers for outside of the remote turn on there's four jumpers on the speaker out wires when I jump them the volume increased and I don't know if I should leave it or if I should put it back

[@lowhertzhighspl]

6:25 How do should I connect it to my factory speaker wires without cutting them and without using stupid positaps? Solder them to a purchased harness?

[@lowhertzhighspl]

But then my speakers will only work when amp is on. Make a T harness?

[@Btodd2323]

Ok great vid, so what about those who own a car without factory amp?

[@RuuDBoY868]

Just wire your inputs as normal (i tap into rear speakers) and set the switches accordingly (the included installation guide is pretty straightforward) but you might need trial and error

[@bama205g]

I have a 16" lexus is300....sound system is great...but I needed more bass....I bought a rockford fosgate 12 " sub and the Amp for it....had it put in professionally...3 hours later the sub busted... my cars radio goes up to 65...I had it on 50...sounded sooo good....wondering if I get this, will it help?

[@honeybadgerwrx]

Is there any way to fade to the rear while using a Lc2i? Or would i need to switch to a Lc7i and also pull signal from the rear?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Yes you would need more channels to retain fade if using the LC product to add signal for more than just the two channels.

[@hustlerkc11]

Does the stock system have to have an amplifier to use the lc2i or can it be wired direct to stock speakers?

[@AudioControlCar]

Nope, it certainly doesn't have to, the LC2i PRO can be used with both "basic" or "non-amplified" factory sound systems as well as "premium" or "amplified" systems.

[@carloscarrillo5617]

Had a question I’m about to install a Lc2 pro and Rockford fosgate amplifier.They both have bass knobs. So which one should I use?

[@madswinebbq]

Why do use a -10 db 40hz? Thanks in advance!

[@albono780]

Hello nice video . I have a question dos the LC7I have this load select option ?

[@ratpack2927]

Great info. I have a 2021 F-150 Supercrew with base system, door speakers and tweeters up front. How would I know if I have a subwoofer output to tie into verses just tying into the rear speakers to add a subwoofer set up?

[@jmaklary]

Hopefully I understand this correctly. Amp has a max 5v input but the LC2i is up to 9 something. How do you make sure you are not outputting to many volts to the amp. Can this be done with just the max light or should put a volt meter on one the RCA leads feeding to the subwoofer amp?

[@lmSteveo]

If I have an audio control 1.800 mono sub amp. Do I need the LC2i? Doesn’t this amp already have a line out converter built into the amp? I’d just take the sub speaker wires into the speaker wire input on the amp?

[@TYLER503DURDEN]

If my stock system amp is connected to a dual voice coil sub (the amp has 2 sets of speaker wires running to the single factory sub) would I tap all 4 for the LC2i's input?

[@oscararreguin4246]

Man that's the same question i have. Please let me know if you figured out. I need to know if i can tap to the wires going to my stock woofer. 2016 f150 king ranch

[@TYLER503DURDEN]

@@oscararreguin4246 Yes that is what I did. I tapped into the speaker wire running from my stock amp to the subwoofer, a positive & negative for left, then positive & negative for right. I also used a Y type of connection for this and kept the factory sub connected still. Have had it hooked up for months now and it works great. Hope this helps and if you need anything else let me know. Because I know what its like figuring this all out and doing it yourself.

[@Ninija96]

where does the 12v constant come from the factory radio or the battery

[@wiser84]

You sir are THE MAN 💪🏽👍🏽

[@edgarmartinez2559]

Do exist any video of DQ-61?

[@JayRSwan]

When setting the levels do you turn the factory radio to 100%,? Like setting the level gain on an amp? If so, when the system cuts power to save the factory sub doesn't this mess up this test?

[@vijaipatchai2450]

I have a problem with mine with the bass knob that connects to the lc2i I can’t get the bass to shut all the way off you can hear the difference when u turn the knob but it won’t turn my bass off if I turn it all the way down

[@marselshabani805]

I have mk6 golf 2013 with dynaudio system and I would like to add a subwoofer to it .., just got the LC2i pro Can you please help me what’s the best way to do this … thnx

[@dcole302]

How to set amp gains along with lc2i??

[@Rangr1634]

Accubass... Hmm let me give you a bit of history in one word, Epicenter!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Totally different technologies

[@bdbbdb9691]

So if installing an amp and a Lc2ipro which do I tune 1st?

[@KENDRICKREVIEWZ]

When the amp is connected by remote to the lci, do you need to have the power and ground still connected to the engine?

[@daprettyboyy]

Is there a way to get grind of that noise/wine without having to install the LC2i pro?

[@dominickcruz1643]

Wrap a piece of copper wire in a figure around your rca ins on the radio or loc

[@swaggervader6809]

Omg. You need to terminate ground properly and run power wire away from any signal wire or other main power.

[@daprettyboyy]

@@swaggervader6809 the noise is present before I installed an amp. Power for the amp is running down the driver side while the rca inputs are running on the passenger side. I'm not sure what I'm missing.

[@viroalex3154]

Hey ! So if I have an aftermarket radio and aftermarket amp and I install one of these… will it still sound any better ? What does this exactly do to the door speakers and the tweeters. I’m really interested in this gadget!! If anybody knows please help me out with some info 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 thank you

[@lazytechguyltg]

My factory amp in my 2021 kia forte has two pairs of sub wires but one sub so I assume it's a dual voice coil sub. Can I just tap into one pair of the sub wire to the Left input on the LC2 like you did in the video or would I have to tap into both?

[@jesusmeraz8842]

How can i find the remote connection for a 2015 ford f 150 platinum?? If i set it on GTO or sound option in the lc2i pro it will stay on even tho sterio is off or no music is playing??

[@stevenbrace8579]

Heya! I know this video is a bit older, and I may not get a response. I just recently installed an amp (jl audio vx1000/1i) and 2 jl audio subwoofers (10tw3-8) in a stealthbox in my 2019 ram limited with the Harmon/kardon system. I used the lc2i pro to get the signal for my amp. After setting up the threshold I noticed that when my volume was low and/or a song wasn’t terribly “bassy” my subwoofers wouldn’t play at all. In some cases they would play a bit during heavy bass, then skip notes or stop playing within the same song when the level of bass was more variable. I turned the threshold all the way up to maximum and that fixed my problem, now the subwoofers play at all volume levels and during every portion of the song regardless of the prominence of the bass. I suppose my question is, would there be any negative side effects to turning the threshold to the max? I’ve had the system set up for approximately 2 weeks and I just turned up the threshold tonight, it sounds great, but I’m not sure what the long term effects could be. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[@torrez8144]

keeping the threshold all the way to the right will just have accubass on at all times and the level is to adjust how much bass comes from that. you don’t want to have the level all the way to the right cause you would be clipping cause how much bass your giving your subs. so for me i have my bass output level set and then i go to the accubass threshold and have it all the way to the right and then with the level all the way to the left i turn it up till the maximize light turns on and then i back off a little

[@noeb425]

Is it true that the regular LC2i only plays down to 33hz but the LC2i Pro can play lower into the 20s???

[@VVH1997]

Hello, i'm looking into installing a subwoofe into my bmw M2. my car is fitted with the harman kardon system (360w total -> dont know how much power is on the underseat "sub"woofers) should i install a high level conerter which is designed to handle more power if i'm only getting the signal from it? i'm not disconnecting the stock speakers. thanks a lot, i like your vids a lot!

[@Jose-ew6hj]

Okay so I have a lc2i trying to hook up a 4 channel amp what I noticed is that my amp have 2 rca inputs but the lc2i has 1 rca output

[@jimwest869]

Outstanding video, thank you!

[@tjsworld2338]

How can I figure out what my max volume on my Cadillac ATS before it starts distorting? Also when I turn up the bass volume the light doesn’t come on

[@justindougherty3629]

so would you still need your 12v and ground if you do the GTO setting?

[@siko831]

Can you conect a mids and highs amp and also a bass amp to this lc2i pro?...

[@icantuj]

So how did you find the clipping point on the factory radio?

[@braceyourselvesfortruth2492]

Listening carefully, I guess.

[@StilosPayzzz]

How do I program it if I have a bose stick radio and the sub hits when no base is hitting talk radio

[@jamesjs888]

This video helped a lot. Thank you.

[@rj.mendoza]

Your vids are really helpful. Where can i get that 40hz test tone?

[@mafosa8519]

what if your amp has a 5v ceiling? if you turn up the loc until it clips. that would be closer to 9volts??

[@b18turbo24]

Can i use both sides of the rca's line output? I want to use 2 amps..one for bass and 1 for small speakers?

[@RuuDBoY868]

Yes the bass out is controlled by the remote knob and also has a low pass filter, but the high out works like a regular LOC

[@rustyavret1209]

If I tap into the factory sub? Can I leave it hooked and still run an aftermarket amp to. Also is it ok to only run one source in to converter if factory bass amp only has one line or should I tap into the full range speakers on the deck lid? Thx fo any info

[@walberto82]

How can you add an extra amp using the main output ?? Thanks for all the help in advance.

[@ravindradhaniram9755]

get a 7 band equalizer

[@aaronchand1599]

If the factory system does not has a subwoofer terminal and I still wanna install a subwoofer using amp and loc, what will then be my speaker input?

[@marioc9836]

My lc2i pro has scratchy noise when using bass level knob. Also the led on the bass knob is yellow. Should it be green?

[@ace1usmc]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I have learned a lot and come up with some new ideas for custom installs from you. I am working on improving the sound on my Honda Goldwing F6B right now. I want to mount the audio components underneath the top trunk from a Harley Ultra that I fabricated a mount for. This way, I'm not taking up any precious cargo room from the bike with audio equipment. The amp is easy - I'm gonna be using a marine-grade amplifier - but is there a line level controller that is waterproof or at least able to withstand being exposed to external conditions? The other idea I had was to mount the LC2i-Pro inside of a Tupperware container, and then mount that to the underside of the trunk - but I was worried about heat dissipation issues. Any ideas or suggestions? I would greatly appreciate your advice.

[@rideordiesquad7700]

Hey what if I’m using the lc7i pro to add in 6channels and I’m not using the last channel as a sub channel but a regular channel for my 6.5 speakers will it be fine

[@robertgover3093]

what if im hooking up 2 subs and only have 1 sub output into the aftermarket amp

[@brysson]

I’m wiring a mono amp and I’ll be using the leads from the factory 6x9s will this be ok? Will it be considered a bass signal from the factory amplifier? How would I know?

[@bobbybushong9551]

Here's my question would this lc2i pro in anyway affect my ohms on my subwoofer I wire my dual 2 ohm down to 1ohm on meter hook up to amp as soon as amp kicks on it reads 3.3 don't understand why 4 ohms stays 4 but one jumps up to 3

[@islander959]

I don't own a car but, this is why ama buy an aftermarket stereo. Too much a headache to integrate stock radios 😭

[@calebgann5064]

It doesn’t look to complicated

[@brycedanner9453]

In some cars adding an after market deck will make things even harder plus you will lose some car functions depending on your vehicle. A new deck might actually be harder.

[@B84Rabbit]

So now I’m getting confused…. I have a 2018 Durango but do I need a LOC like the one in the bud or an Advanced Amp Pro like the PAC? Or do I need something even different?!? For now I will keep stock unit, infinity REF components for front and back and tweeters. Will add a sub and amp for all later. Should I do 4, 5, or 6 channel amp with what hook up to the dash unit??? Help!!!!!!

[@travisleehendon80]

Question. I want to run 2 amps, and all four of my speakers ( mids and hi’s), will a LCI2 be able to accommodate, this?

[@jacobarsenault7760]

Could you do a video of installing speakers in the bed of a truck and in the cab. But being able to turn off the ones in the bed and leave the ones in the cab on. And maybe will your doing that make it so the ones in the bed run off a second battery so they can play when the trucks off

[@rydgomez2]

I have a grand caravan with a factory sub. It’s a dual voice coil sub so there are 4 wires. How do you wire those 4 wires to the lc2i pro ? I was told to use all 4 wires at all connections on the lc2i, but it sounds like poo. What is the correct way to wire it to lc2i. Thanks