AudioControl LC8i 8CH Line Out Converter with GTO™ & AUX-In

AudioControl LC8i 8CH Line Out Converter with GTO™ & AUX-In

The LC8i is a highly flexible eight-channel signal processor with active input circuitry that accepts speaker-level inputs, of up to 400 watts per channel, from factory-installed source units or amplifiers. It converts them to high-quality pre-amp signals that can then be directed to aftermarket processors and/or amplifiers. This means users will enjoy maximum sound quality while maintaining the use of factory volume and steering wheel controls.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the LC8i is equipped with an auxiliary input that allows the simple addition of secondary source units like iPods and satellite radio tuners. By tapping the dash control knob, a user can switch back and forth between the main speaker-level inputs and the auxiliary input. Additionally, the multi-function dash knob provides both volume control of the Auxiliary input and level adjustments for the subwoofer output.

The LC8i uses proven OEM integration technology derived from AudioControl’s highly popular LC6i, LC7i and The Epicenter® Plus signal processors. The speaker-level inputs accept high wattage signals (up to 400 watts per channel), either full range or crossed over, and converts them to high-quality pre-amp signals. Signals from factory radios with built-in crossovers can be summed and combined internally to provide a full-range preamp signal. Customers wanting to offer sound quality that is clearly better than OEM systems can also easily add one of AudioControl’s many crossovers or equalizers after the LC8i, providing even greater control over factory signals.

Alle Features im Überblick

• 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 LC8i has high-impedance speakerlevel inputs that allow it to accept amplified signals (up to 400 watts per channel) from most factory-installed source units (even Bose) and output a high-quality pre-amp signal via standard RCA connectors. This will allow you to add better-quality 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 LC8i offers high sound quality.

• Auxiliary Source Input

  A set of auxiliary RCA inputs connects the audio signal of an iPod or other stereo source into the system through the LC8i. Tapping the included LC8i remote knob will change from Main input to the Aux inputs and tapping again will change the knob function from subwoofer level control to auxiliary volume control.

• GTO™ Signal-Sensing Inputs

  Most factory-installed source units lack the pre-amp features that make it easy to upgrade with really good-sounding, performance after-market products. One of those key features is a 12-volt trigger that will turn on devices like the LC8i and your external amplifiers. Therefore, we have equipped your LC8i with our unique GTO™ (Great Turn On) Signal sensing inputs. Once the GTO™ inputs of your LC8i detects a speakerlevel signal on its main inputs, it powers up. When the speaker-level signal goes away, your LC8i will automatically turn-off. Optionally, you can defeat the GTO™ with an internal jumper and use the +12-volt trigger (Remote In) which is also provided.

• 12-Volt Output Trigger

  Since you will be using an external amplifier and processor in your system, you will need the ability to “trigger” or turn-on these devices (a romantic dinner and drinks won’t quite work here). Your LC8i has a high current 12-volt output trigger (labeled Remote Out) that will provide a 12-volt output to trigger these remote devices, when the LC8i is powered up. Please note that this output is not to be used as the main power for these devices.

• Internal Channel Summing

  The LC8i has the capability to combine together multiple (2, 4, 6, or 8) input signals from the factory source unit into 2 channels. This is page particularly handy when using the LC8i with a factory system that has multiple, actively crossed over signals being sent from an 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 LC8i 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 LC8i with an AutoMode input that takes the channel 3 (rear) input signal and automatically feeds it to the channel 4 outputs to drive a subwoofer amp and crossover, when there is no signal present on the channel 4 inputs. This means your LC8i 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. Optionally, you can bypass the AutoMode, with an internal jumper, for certain custom installations.

• Output Level Matching Controls

  Your LC8i 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 after-market amplifier or processor. The Auxiliary input also has a level-matching control to balance it with the main inputs.

• Remote Level/Source Control

  A very unique dash mount control is provided with the LC8i. This is a multi-function control, and serves to let the user choose between the Main input (factory head unit) and the Auxiliary input (iPod, satellite radio, or other source). The remote also serves to control the Channel 4 (subwoofer) output level. When you are using the Auxiliary input the remote will independently control either the Aux Volume or the Channel 4 (subwoofer) output level.

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