Set Amplifier Gain with cheap $40 Oscilloscope!!! like a pro! Tune amp perfect!

In this video, I show exactly how you can use a cheap Oscilloscope (o-scope) only $40 on Amazon to set the gain on your amplifier like a pro! No need for expensive gear, or to risk it if you are not comfortable with tuning by ear.
Link to O-scope i used is here:
www.amazon.com/Quimat-Oscillo...
There is also another option a subscriber recommended here that they say also works. it is about $8-$10 cheaper:
www.amazon.com/ETEPON-Oscillo...

[@975na]

key point not having to buy DD-1 ! so happy to have discovered your channel.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks man, much appreciated ;)

[@ricardojuarez291]

Same. I agree

[@probmxjona]

Yeah specially feeding that tard of steve meade

[@iiSup3rior]

@@probmxjona tard? Nah, that's not the right term, more like self centered arrogant fool that thinks only he has things. He's full of himself.

[@probmxjona]

@@iiSup3rior yes very much full of him self he thinks he is the shit and he is not.

[@bassface1984]

Finally received my oscope and your advice is dead on.I also read all the comments and I can't tell you how much I appreciate people like yourself who take the time to help others out who are doing there best to learn the ropes of their car audio. Thanks 😊

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Sure thing man!

[@crunkwun]

Rumor has it Steve Meade made 40+ accounts and disliked this video 😂

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Lol, now that’s funny 😆

[@terryburton971]

Lol that's funny as hell lol

[@Lymeng25]

Lmao

[@nb6584]

Honestly one of the best explained and shown videos especially like how you used a common cheap oscilloscope and even showed how to set that up!. Great job!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks man. Appreciate it :)

[@WilliamusTrades]

Mad props! Thank you so very much for posting this. Still relevant in 2023 with lots of sellers still selling this 'scope on Amazon. And yeah getting the levels dialed in for the EQ etc before setting the gain is GREAT advice. Good call. Thanks again man. All the best

[@975na]

for me, your channel is the best for learning car audio, your install is top notch !!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Much appreciated man. Thanks for the support

[@southern_merican]

Agreed!

[@notyournova141]

Used this video to set up mine, found the clipping point of my stock head unit, then tuned my amp. Perfect! A+ guide

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks for the input!

[@jarrodferguson8964]

Dude thank you for making this video I picked one of these up after watching this video and man I’m happy i did. It picked up distortion way before the clip light kicked on and I feel so much better now knowing it’s set right. Thanks again bro and keep making the rad videos 🤘🏻

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@rayhepburn7565]

Thanks for this tutorial. Straight and to the point.

[@bassanonymous4923]

Thanks for the tip.. I just ordered one for myself after watching your video😁👍🏼👊🏼

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Cool man. Sweet! They are handy to have around :)

[@brysonrodden5112]

Im building a system and will definitely be using this to set the gain and test my radio for clipping. I also really appreciate the video showing this vs an proper oscilloscope to show it works and isnt inaccurate for our use. I have never built a system, all i have is a cheap powered enclosure. I purchased a box designed for my vehicle

[@cjcallen5974]

bought the oscope in your info that you used in the video just to check my amp settings out and just so happens i was just slightly below clipping from my ear settings. great info thank you

[@alexandergrover5601]

Thanks for sharing this!! I just ordered this so that I know my amp is tuned correctly. I never really looked into an O-Scope because I thought all of them were a couple hundred dollars, but I’m so glad there’s one that’s not to expensive

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Heck yeah! Glad this video Helped! You going to love it. Really cool to actually see the sine wave so there is no guesswork involved

[@andrewmcallister4151]

An oscope is trash for audio... you can set gain but that's it... just get a dd1 and be done...

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Lol.... a DD1 gives you a little red indicator dot. An oscope gives you full visual of a sine wave for a fraction of the cost. If people want spend 4 times as much for a red led bulb and no visual if the sine wave. Have at it

[@johndoe-mn4mh]

@@andrewmcallister4151 then you know nothing about car audio lol a dd1 sets gains at a way lower level then youd ever see on a oscope ... your the type of guy who wants to just be lazy and set it and forget it and not get optimal performance from your system .. lol

[@jeremey2072]

@@johndoe-mn4mh #RedLEDsMatter just kidding, Oscopes are even cheaper now, I found a full blown multimeter, signal generator, oscilloscope for $85 - I play with electronics and arduinos and all this other stuff, so I'm sure I'll use it every day.

[@jamesmawhorter942]

I must say you are the only guy that shows these tricks online... appreciate it. I'm trying to learn at least half you know to teach others to... helping hand always gets helped

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks for the feedback man. Much appreciated.

[@gavinmcclure8047]

I have always done it by ear, but I'm going up in power and I really appreciate this tip thanks 👍

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Heck yeah!

[@danielmason4494]

Took my truck the “best” car audio in town. I did the o scope technique and was clipping at half volume. Turned gain down to a perfect signal @ head units max listening volume w/o distortion. Music is much cleaner although less bass, but I won’t have to buy new gear in a couple months. Thank you for the video very easy to understand

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome! Most shops turn Gain up high to make it sound like you got more bang for your Buck. Unfortunately, lots of people including shops treat gain like a volume knob. The rule is, if you want to get louder. Get more subs and amps with proper electrical upgrades.

[@salbatres3504]

Have the same scope been using it for around a year works like a charm, the display is really good it can show the slightest deform in the wave. My friend has the nano and this lil cheap scope has a better display haha. Nice vid 👍👍

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Great video, I think I’ll pick up one of these. The SMD is a nice tool and it detects distortion that isn’t necessary visible to the eye but it’s a single use tool and a scope can do hundreds of things.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Yes sir

[@vernonwilliams8644]

Just bought an Oscope man I can't get my subs to play like they should. I don't trust my ear, and my installer sadly passed away. On my third headunit and its alot better than the first two. Thank you sir your a life saver was on my way to buy a DD1.

[@bassface1984]

I appreciate you and this video unlike some who want profit off there knowledge. Will be purchasing a oscilloscope today.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome man. It’s a Great tool to have! And thank you for the feedback!

[@manuelOrtiz-lh1iy]

Got the 40 dollar it’s on point now thanks for the knowledge it’s sounds nice and crisp you can see when it clips

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@tomasexteriors]

Anybody can tell me please brand and model? Wanna order it right away 🥂 thanks

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

More expensive now, but this is the one: www.amazon.com/STARTO-Handheld-Oscilloscope-BNC-Clip-Assembled/dp/B07QL3SS7S/ref=asc_df_B07QL3SS7S/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459704590302&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=792658384330101374&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033504&hvtargid=pla-945043665765&psc=1

[@396DAD]

Watched the video a couple times, ordered the Oscilloscope you linked. Followed your instructions to the letter. And now my stereo sounds amazing. Thanks for taking the time, and explaining in simplicity for us non-audiophiles. Great Job!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback!

[@ryanglenn1008]

Just bought the other one recommended in your description. It was 48 with tax. Excited to be able to fine tune my amp. Thank you

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome. It will definitely add value to your setup!

[@panosfxable]

Gotta say one thing, you worth way more subscribers. You are one of the greatest in this! God bless you brother for all your information. You really helping out newbies out here that trying to become bassheads somehow lmao!

[@josephstaton6438]

Great video and easy to understand for those who may not fully grasp the concept of clipping and proper gain settings. I'd only add that the test tone tracks are typically offered at different dB overlaps to account for various recording levels of playback. To each their own as to what test tone you decide to use, but I've personally always felt better running the -5dB 40Hz track just to play it safe with the -5dB overlap. I say play it safe, because not all music sources are recorded at the same level. Unless you are playing FLAC files or anything similar one song may sound great while the next song may sound horrible/distorted because it was recorded at a different level.

[@clittle1559]

I've seen this also on five-star audio I thinks the channel

[@PuresDen]

Playing it safe would be using the 0db track because that actually is a louder volume than -5db 👍

[@josephstaton6438]

@@PuresDen unless im misunderstanding your comment you may have missed the point od mine originally. The reason -5db is safer is exactly because it's not as loud. 0db is loud and due to the many different people that master or remaster music you never truly know what levels they're mastered at or how they've staged their gains and plug-ins . Due to those very reasons thats why the -5db overlap is safer. You'll lose some output sure, but unless you have a reliable source for your tracks it's safer to set lower. Setting at 0db definitely increases the chances of have a Rouge track in the mix that causes massive clipping. I pulled this directly from a mastering site for some context as I'm in no way a music recording guru. "Here is a rule of thumb, don't peak on your individual sounds say louder than -18 to -12 db, and your master don't go anywhere near past -6 db. There are no hard and fast rules for this but learn about how analog operates and is gain staged. 24 bit audio has a resolution of 144 db 16 bit audio has a resolution of 96 db. so you can STILL HAVE YOUR AUDIO ALMOST -50 db down from zero and still use the full bandwidth of 16 bit audio resolution."

[@jesilynhooysma4349]

@@josephstaton6438 false , all mixed and mastered tracks made by actual artists and labels dont go above 0db , if a song you are playing does it was made by johnny in his back yard - Jay

[@Rumpss]

Just ordered an oscillispoe today.Thanks so much for the easy procedure.Now i can set my gain on my Crescendo bass cleff 4k.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

You bet. Check out this video to get more details on tuning it and comparing it to my bench top scope kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0opaHatZmaqs

[@Rumpss]

@@NextLevelCarAudio Will do.Thanks again.

[@DJVARIOUS1234]

Thank you so much for this vid I ordered same oscope can't wait for it to arrive to get my amp tuned perfectly

[@Frankiebonez337]

I was looking at getting a cheap scope instead of the SMD tools. i'm gonna set my gains like once or twice ever in my car, I dont need a $250-300 tool lol. Was wondering if the $40 scopes on amazon were good, and now I know! Thanks for the info bro, just ordered. Used your link so hopefully you get a little kick back :)

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome man! much appreciated! Unfortunately I don't have any affiliate links set up yet...but sure do appreciate the support of my channel! Glad i could help! I feel the same way about the SMD devices lol

[@donellis5005]

And I would really like to see you set the gains on the four Channel Symphony amp

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for watching

[@charlesphillips1642]

Yea 4 channel do one cant find shit on it I'm on team high voltage out of Knox tn

[@G_Weezy]

Thanks for the info. I was able to pick one of these up and got my gain setup correctly.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome man. Good to hear

[@craftchest]

I saved over a hundred dollars watching this video. Thanks!

[@junaidgt90]

Can’t believe i just used the DSO today and this video popped up in my recommendations 2 hours today

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Lol, that’s crazy. I think KZbin Keeps tabs on us all lol

[@bobbunni8722]

@@NextLevelCarAudio hey I noticed during your video you had a 20vac scale set...are you sure it clipped and you didnt just reached the top of scale? Maybe setting the scale to next setting above 20vac will show you it wasnt actually clipping? Would appreciate a reply if you try and you do find a different result....thanks

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

I’ve pretty much played with every setting to toy around. With the peak of the sine wave completely off the screen and also with it at the bottom. Same result. That is the clipping point of the sine wave. Not screen cut off

[@bobbunni8722]

@@NextLevelCarAudio alright thanks! Great vids!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks!

[@toolsnthings5539]

@NextLevelCarAudio i got that same scope meter two weeks ago to set my amp gains. it works well and good investment

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@derekthomasgriffin]

Hell yes. I like your channel. Very helpful informational vids. Love the communication and follow ups too. Very cool! Need more of you on KZbin. Subscribed!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks for the support

[@XndeX]

Awesome video! Set my factory head unit up so it doesn't clip. Then I set the gains on my amp so it doesn't clip. Thanks for the vid and the savings!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome

[@valiusee3872]

Hey man, thanks for great informative video! Can i ask how would i use dd1 or oscilloscope on powered active subwoofer with build in amplifier? Do i really need to disasemble it to get to the actual amplifier? Its currently connected with line inputs but also has high level inputs for factory HU installation if it helps.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

All you need to do is remove the subwoofer from the enclosure to access the speaker wires that are connected to it. Tap into the wires from there and your good to go. Same procedure as normal from there

[@Ablonzinthehouse]

Did you figure it out? I have kicker 8" hideaway as well and was wondering the same.

[@shanec8380]

Protip: If you want to see just the sine wave without all the freq data taking up space on the screen do this. While in run (should see green "running" on the top left) press and hold the OK button. This will remove the data values from the screen and just show the sine wave in a locked state. Now just briefly press the OK button and you should be back in the running state with a full view of the sine wave!

[@antonioprado8068]

So is there any instructions than what he showed that needs to be done for the device to work properly. I noticed it had a ground tab on top and when I initially turned it on the screen looked crazy with hundreds of line going up and down the screen. You seem knowledgeable so I'd love your input on what to do step by step to tuning the system once I take it out of the box. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love for you to contact me @ 786-676-1563. Maybe this weekend when I go back to my amps to tune you can help me on video if possible

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

I can answer any questions you have man. Make sure to check out this video first tho. I explain settings in depth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0opaHatZmaqs

[@allenblankenship4126]

The best explanation I've ever seen just ordered mine today to fix my gain thank you so much. You earned a new subscriber

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks! Make sure to check out this video I made as well running it up against my expensive bench top scope. Performed 100% accurate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0opaHatZmaqs

[@allenblankenship4126]

Got my o scope in from Amazon and the unit does not show running at the top like yours I used the exact same setting too.. the Interface is different from yours.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Does it say waiting prior to signal going in

[@allenblankenship4126]

Yes it does

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Sounds like it is not getting triggered then by the input signal. If turning up the Gain does not trigger the o-scope, then it must be faulty. Sucks

[@devilmademedoit77]

Great video. I definitely need to pick one of these up, and for the price you cannot go wrong at all!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Yep!

[@rudyruddog6185]

Can you show how to test the clipping volume for the actual head unit and wat happens if your using a clarion eq? Is it the same procedure?

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

I’ll try to put that in my next lineup, thanks for the recommendation

[@SpudicusMaximus]

Use the Oscilloscope on the RCA outs from the head unit. Usually a good idea to test the full signal chain if you have multiple devices in the path. For example external EQ or a DSP.

[@iiSup3rior]

@@SpudicusMaximus only if he uses the rca. It's not good otherwise

[@jonahkaaa]

Can you make a video for mids and highs on a 4 channel amp using this oscilloscope because this tutorial did wonders for my sub

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

I’ll see if I can squeeze that in the lineup somewhere

[@bobbunni8722]

Use a 1 khz track.

[@PhantomShinobi]

He ever made it? I'm curious as well. I tried doing the same procedure with a higher sound wave but the wave on my Scope shows weird, so I'm unable to calibrate it.

[@PhantomShinobi]

I'm also using a 4-Channel Amp, MRV-F300 to be specific.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

I’ll make this my next video. I’ll also go over settings and contrast it to my bench top oscope. Then show how to tune a 4 channel with it. I can have it out by mid next week

[@Jason_Voorhees.]

Just bought one and im impressed... saved me a nice chunk of cash vs buying a dd1 from smd 👏👏👏

[@cesarmartinez8914]

That’s it! It’s that easy? Wow this was very helpful. Thanks man!

[@jeffeisenzapf4131]

Can you use it to tell where your deck distorts? I'm getting it anyway that's awesome thanks for the info

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Yes! Just connect the positive/negative leads to any set of your speaker output wires on the back of your head unit. For example your front left speaker output. Turn the volume down on the head unit. Then play a 1000hz sine wave. Then start adjusting your volume up until you see the signal start to clip. That’s it. Whatever volume that is, that is the max you should go!

[@lowhertzhighspl]

@@NextLevelCarAudio awesome bro, thx!

[@richardgarcia9356]

When testing HU does it matter what eq, bass boost,etc.. is set at?

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Set it for how you plan on keeping it when you listen to your music. Then dial in your gain. If not you will clip once you adjust your head unit. Some people swear on setting it while“flat”. But that is not optimal. Gain is always the LAST thing you want to dial in and adjust when setting up your system

[@devilmademedoit77]

@@NextLevelCarAudio wow didn’t know this. I too have watched so many other set it at flat when dialing in voltage/ setting gain. Thank you for this info bro. Learn something new everyday from you!

[@sansantos75]

Steve M @ SMD is gonna be Pissed! Lmao.. U the man👍👍👍👍💯🍭

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Lol.... probably, he will be fine tho. Lmfao, us guys that don’t have unlimited funds for audio gear need to do what we need to do to make it work

[@sansantos75]

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[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks bro!

[@beardedforlife3740]

@@NextLevelCarAudio I myself would rather spend my hard earned cash to pay for my stereo and not over priced tuning equipment

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Yes sir

[@DanielHondaCRX]

I got this scope too. Pretty nice tool for simple gain setting. I did it like you showed on the video. Very nice

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks

[@Zzaniy1]

My god thank you so much i was trying to find out how to set my gain etc. correctly, my multimeter was kinda helpfull but with this thing you can literaly see the distortion! Love from germany !

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Your welcome! Check out my newer video where I compare it to my bench oscope! Performs flawless! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0opaHatZmaqs

[@olveramelinda]

I did by ear at 12 and my ear have grown since then yes I have big ears 😂 👂

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Lol...

[@lowhertzhighspl]

$33 for cyber monday!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome!

[@fallofthezombies1379]

Love this kinda content

[@tonydize3944]

Love all of your videos man you're awesome 👏🏻

[@1ohmwrecker]

Great content man. This guy helped me out alot yall! He's a good ass dude! I got my XP3000 hooked up, and it's working great. I appreciate you answering all my stupid questions! I was nervous, but it was honestly super easy, and works great so far! You da man and I appreciate ya!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks for the support Scott. Glad to hear these videos and my advice are helping people on here!

[@1ohmwrecker]

@@NextLevelCarAudio you 1000% helped me out. I put a video on what I did on my channel, just if ur curious to see what you helped me do lol.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Done!

[@johnsteger]

Damn i miss this channel but you are on to bigger and better things. ❤💪

[@975na]

I watch all your videos, multiple times.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks man ;)

[@Mr.NpK143]

Thanks again bro. Ordering one now, and using my friends phone to re-watch/like your video.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome man. Appreciate the support ;)

[@andyhammond2212]

Just watched this and remembered I have a oscilloscope from my RC drone building days laying around. Can't wait to set my new Skar amp up tomorrow properly !!!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Nice!

[@herminigildodelacruzjr1752]

Happy new year thanks for your help your uploads tutrial in car audio installation is one of the most clear helpfull sight in youtube down to earth no bullshit tutorial keep doing what you are doing you're alot of help specially to new diyer s

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@ganddjohnson2645]

Thank you for your video. It's the best how to I've seen. I just liked and subscribed.

[@RxxP]

Your channel is very helpful bro. About to buy one of these cheap oscilloscopes

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Nice! Check out my newer video comparing it to my bench top scope! 100% accurate!

[@CokFamous]

Just ordered one appreciate the help 💯🙏

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome!

[@JimmyBoy87]

Good video really helped before I adjusted my radio I left everything flat even crossovers played 40hz 0dB radio started clipping at 28 out of 40 then I set my front and rear crossovers at 80hz -24db then played the same 40 hz test tone again and radio didn’t clip at all even at max volume

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[@rebl7355]

I bought the oscilloscope for like 37 euro's and it works perfectly!

[@codyliles6240]

Freakin love this channel man keep it up

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks!

[@thomaswalton9089]

dam thanks a bunch ordering one now lol, i have to watch your other vids because im not sure what to set my lpf at

[@rickyron5806]

Another great video 👍🏻

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks man!

[@heavychevy383]

im new to this "car" audio stuff, & a new subscriber to ur channel... ive been involved in the music buisness all my life, but car audio... not so much... so ive been tryin to put together a good quality car audio package, & ur videos have been great at explaining things putting them in a language thats easy to digest & understand... well, that & the clip where the little white hatch blowing the rear lid off... hysterical! thanx & god bless dude

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks for the feedback and support! If you have any questions on your journey, come back and comment. I’m very attentive here and try to answer everything that comes through. Thanks 😎

[@heavychevy383]

@@NextLevelCarAudio thanx man!

[@pakomorfin4498]

Damn man! Thanks for the info! You explained it perfectly. Subscribed forsure

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Appreciate the support! Thanks

[@jwelsh1238]

Just purchased and used your link. Thanks for the informative video. I already have a DD1, but I just think it’s cool to see the waveform. Lol

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Heck yeah. lol :)

[@TylerWattt]

Just saw this video two days ago and I got a new box for my subs installed a few days ago, been trying to tune my amp and been going crazy. I ordered this when I watched the video and it just got here today! Going to go set my gain correctly for the first time probably lol.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Nice. Let me know if you need any help

[@TylerWattt]

@@NextLevelCarAudio so I did this today, got it set perfectly. But I actually have a stock head unit and I'm using a pretty cheap loc. It can be adjusted though also, do I need to do the same thing to my loc first then my amp? Because it doesn't seem like I'm getting the power I should be with the rest of my system.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

With an inline loc it’s a little more tricky. You want to match the preamp voltage coming out of the head unit with the gain seeing on the loc first, that way you have the proper input sensitivity coming into your amp. then adjust the gain on your amp.

[@TylerWattt]

@@NextLevelCarAudio okay thank you! I actually ordered an Audiocontrol LC2I pro and it'll be here tomorrow. I'm hoping that'll make it a bit easier and give me a better sound (which I'm sure it will compared to my current $10-20 loc) will that be the same way to set up for my amp gains or no?

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

That’s a great unit! And yes. Same! 😎

[@sgtreynolds3946]

This was extremely helpful thank you for the video

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

You bet! Check this one where I run it up against my bench scope! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0opaHatZmaqs

[@op8toolman]

Yo u simplified this voodoo for me! Gonna get same scope and start from hu back. Thanks man. Got a new sub

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks a bunch

[@rawbasicrawbasic]

Thanks for posting this bought one

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome. you are going to enjoy it for sure

[@susanavelleses]

That was awesome!!!!!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks!

[@superior3384]

I just set my gains by your instructions. And I took my door panels off and checked my head unit with osiliscope. I set the head unit where I wanted it. .... thank you. My system sounds clean . I installed a mechman alternator and xs 3400 under the hood. Voltage is resting at 14.5 ... everything is good I set my amp gains at volume 29 like yours. I turned my head unit up to 35 and I didn't see any clipping but. I had it at 30 before and I didn't want to risk it. It sounds so clean and so controlled now. Clip light on bass nob barely lights up at full tilt. Just slightly. But osiliscope shows clean signal at my max 29 volume.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Hell yeah man! That’s how it’s done! Great example!

[@superior3384]

@@NextLevelCarAudio... thanks to you buddy. Your videos were perfectly awesome. Thank you so much

[@officerjimlahey31]

helpful vid, thanks. Bought the same scope from amazon just branded different.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Awesome

[@Adamhc75]

I bought one of these o-scopes a while back to read PWM timing signals for servo drivers. I would have never thought of using it this way... Thanks. I will go ahead and tinker with it this weekend to see how close my "ear tuning" is.. Probably way off considering that I smell my Skar ZVX-15V2s getting hot every once in a while. LOL

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Lol... probably. Let me know how it works for ya!

[@YEETMachine3000]

You're a legend, hope my truck can bang like yours one day

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

😝 thanks

[@superchile9640]

Great video, wish I had known these o-scopes were available.

[@BreakersStereo]

Great video, great job.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks!

[@MrMr123]

Thanks for the video 💪🏼

[@junaidgt90]

Another tip is to use PIEZO buzzer or an old 3”- 4” tiny speaker and add a capacitor to any one of its leads and listen for that clipped sound and just back of the gain a little bit from that point. This video was a perfect explanation of what a clipped signal looks like.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Great tip! Thank you! And glad you liked the video

[@junaidgt90]

@@NextLevelCarAudio could you please make this as another short video. We the “poor bass heads” would love to see it in action.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Ill see what I can do lol

[@kcs.9744]

Excellent vid bro.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@larrymontgomery4902]

Bro all day i see on FB people asking the same questions and so many people say turn up the gain..WRONG gain is not a volume knob i may if its ok share your video you explained way better than me, thanx for the vids

[@MultiGarso]

Great video man

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks man. Appreciate it

[@Gravytrain815]

New to this stuff. First, thank you for the video, it’s very straight forward and simple to understand. Was wondering if you get exactly the same result connecting the big money scope. Have you compared them. I have the scope you used here on order. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Yep. On my channel. Here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0opaHatZmaqs

[@VINNY5674]

I hope SMD doesn't send a hit man your way for this awesome fkn video 📹 Brotha I am going to buy the oscilloscope much better than other device's. Thanks for another kick ass video on car audio. You explain things in a way that people can understand 👍

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Lol, that’s hilarious haha. Appreciate the feedback man.

[@raptuous]

This is a great find, now if I can find a cheap and easy way to verify my crossover points. I suspect my dodgy pioneer DSP defaults back into full pass rather than hi pass to my mids and highs when the app crashes. For now I'm relying on the built in crossovers on the amps with vague values as a second layer protection.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Smd makes a device, but pricey.

[@whiteboy12911]

Great idea for the device

[@Ablonzinthehouse]

Excellent find!!!! Got mine ordered and arriving on Wednesday. A few questions, for my head-unit, I am using 3 sets of RCA outputs for Subs (Kicker hideaway), front and rear 4 channel Kenwood. I am trying to find the max volume setting of my Pioneer AVH-220EX before it clips. Would I connect the O-scope to RCA (I would use a RCA and strip one end to connect negative and positive) output since that is what powers everything or high-level outputs from the deck? Next, would I use a 40 Hz test to find max for sub output and then 1k Hz for my front and rear and use the lowest volume like front and rear hit max 40 volume without clipping but the sub clips at 38, use 38 as my max? Thank you for your time!!! *edited from reading all comments

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

You check your decks clipping point not from low level but from high level. So tap in to any one of the speaker wire outputs coming off the back of the head unit and run 1k hz tone. (40hz sub stage and 1k for mids and highs). Levels should always be set from to back to keep continuity. So check clipping point of head unit and note the volume level. That is your max volume before clip. Then dial in your front stage, then rear fill if running amplified rear stage, then tie in your subwoofer to complete your sound stage. Doing all of this with your volume at its max point before clip.

[@digitalbilly]

Had to subscribe I learned a lot from you

[@BOOTYINTRUDR]

Why 40hz tone? People use 50hz and 60hz but no one says for which reason. Thanks!

[@davpart7723]

You can use 50hz or 40hz, I usually set mine at 50hz. Basically you don’t want anything over 50hz to go to the subwoofer and everything under 50hz to go to the subwoofer. Hence the lower the hertz’s the more bass.

[@Delta132]

Very cool, thank you this was helpful

[@Lordvoldemore]

Can you make a video more detailed on the OScope itself? Mine just arrived but I have no clue on how to use it, this video gave me the basics to set my gains though so thanks.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

I’ll see what I can do after the holidays man.

[@nathancastaneda217]

Thank you for making this video

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Sure thing :)

[@robertowens7771]

You have very good content, I watch all of your videos and I'm subscribed too.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks for the support!

[@trev815]

Did mine with a dmm was ment to be 24.5 volts , didn't think it sounded right given the rms power of my amp so i got a o scope for £50 and was shocked how far from clipping i was at 24.5 volts ! With the o scope it went to 28 volts before any sign of clipping, 3.5 volts more than ohm's law ! Well worth th 50£ 👌

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Wow, that’s awesome! Every volt counts!

[@eugene9941]

Just subscribed, cool channel. Sweet set up you got there.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Thanks! Much appreciated 😎

[@tanwirkhan78611]

Great video, really informative. I wanted to ask Can I use this method to set up front speaks .

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Yes you can. Just use 1000hz test Tone instead of 40hz

[@josh33025]

Didn't know o scopes were that cheap just ordered one, thanks.

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Def worth it!

[@NextLevelCarAudio]

Check out this video where I compare it to my expensive bench top scope! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0opaHatZmaqs