preout voltage
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 15, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Topic: preout voltage
Posted By: tdsteele
Subject: preout voltage
Date Posted: April 09, 2007 at 7:57 AM
Hey guys, I'm planning on using the Eclipse CD5000 deck and it has 8v preouts, is there any need to be concerned about that causing problems with any amps on the market today, or do I have to make sure that the amp can handle that high of a voltage input? New territory to me and I have no idea, thanks.
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Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: April 09, 2007 at 10:19 AM
You just have to be careful about setting the gain on the amplifier. The higher the output voltage, the sooner the amplifier will be driven into clipping on the gain dial.
Posted By: tdsteele
Date Posted: April 09, 2007 at 11:55 AM
So, let me make sure I'm understanding this correctly (been so long since I've had to mess with this stuff), the higher preout voltage means the gains won't have to be used as much at the amp, also meaning when i get all this set-up, be a safe bet to start the adjustments with the gains all the way down? Makes sense if I understand this correctly, I need to study up on amp controls again..lol.
Posted By: zhalverson
Date Posted: April 09, 2007 at 12:22 PM
That's right. You should always start with the gain all the way down anyways. Since the gain is used for input sensitivity, and the input voltage is higher, you won't have to turn the sensitivity (gain) up as much. Simple.
Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: April 09, 2007 at 8:22 PM
Here's a great explanation about gain controls: https://www.bcae1.com/gaincon2.htm
Posted By: tdsteele
Date Posted: April 09, 2007 at 9:49 PM
Thanks for all the help, it is greatly appreciated! 
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