LOC = Line Output Converter. They are placed on the speaker level outputs on your oem amp and turn them into a low level signal for the input of your aftermarket amp. These are the most inexpensive option.
the JL Cleansweep or the Fosgate 3sixty also act as a LOC, but they also offer more tuning capabilities. The 3sixty in particular is a very powerful tool for tuning. You can do a search on all of these to learn more.