sundownz
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sundownz
The LD2.24M is all new (it's in the final testing stages and about to be released) the reason it's "sold out" in the store is because it's not ready for sale yet, the picture on the site is an early prototype and I will have production pictures up very soon. I may turn that into a preorder as there has been a lot of interest in the product. But down to the details, there will be two versions:
Competition version
- Battery input voltage range is 7-24V DC
-9V rms input/output signal voltage
-adjustable gain
-"Burp" button ready
-Question. What is a "Burp" button?
-Answer. The burp button is a remote momentary switch that can be setup in two ways. Setting 1 only passes signal when the wired remote "Burp" button is pressed, this is good for testing or competition use. Setting 2 is the default setting and the line driver works like any other and the signal passes from input to output as usual.
-distortion lower than I can measure (less than 0.001% THD+N)
-all 24 channels put out EXACTLY the same signal, no more trying to match levels on 2,3,4.... processors to get your gains setup
-use any number from 1 to all 24 channels, there is only one model offered to eliminate the overhead of having many different enclosures and PCB's.
-Tip. mount the line driver somewhere central and use the EXACT same length/brand/model of RCA cable to every single amplifier, don't run shorter RCA's to closer amplifiers, and longer ones to the farthest ones
-Question. will this line driver make my system louder?
-Answer. results will vary depending on how good your system is now, but I've never had a customer that didn't improve in some way, either pure SPL #'s or lower distortion being easier on the woofers making them last a lot longer. One team installed an LD2.16M (an old but popular version) and while the SPL # stayed the same they were no longer reconing woofers after every run, they used one set of woofers for an entire event which was a first for them.
-Question. will there be more models offered?
-Answer. Yes, there will be an SQ model released next, no time frame yet as it will be based on the LD2.24M and tweaked for channel balance, transparency and noise.
-Question. will you build me a custom line driver?
-Answer. Unfortunatially no, in the early days every line driver I built was custom and as many customers know that takes time, things have changed, now I designed one model that will work for almost every system and priced it lower than I could if I had to design, build and stock tons of different models. This also makes it better for the end user, if your system grows your covered.
-Question. can I use this line driver for my front/rears also?
-Answer. no, this is a mono line driver designed specifically for subwoofer applications only, there will be a stereo or hybrid (stereo + mono) model in the future.
Street Version:
-includes everything the competition version uses plus one unique feature.
-built in signal generator with frequency and level adjustment
-19-100Hz range
-upto 9v rms signal output
-"Burp" button activates the signal generator
-Question. What is a "Burp" button?
-Answer. In the Street Version the "Burp" button works slightly differently, the line driver passes signal as usual until the "Burp" button is pressed, when the "Burp" button is pressed the signal source is switched from the input RCA's to the built in signal generator and you have an on demand full power "Burp" at your preset frequency and volume level. (The frequency and volume setting must be adjusted and tuned when the line driver is first installed)
-Question. What the hell am I going to use that for?
-Answer. Use your imagination, anything from scaring or impressing your friends, or showing that guy beside you at the stop light what a real system can do (even if you were listening to the radio, and don't have time to find that bass disc, skip to the right track, crank the volume and show him what a real stereo can do)
-Question. why is the signal generator not included in the competition version?
-Answer. while it would be a good setup tool, every competition organization that I know of does not allow a signal generator as a source, you must use a CD/DVD/MP3.... player of some sort.
-Tip. Use your stereo and the "Burp" button responsibly, represent our sport in a positive respectable manner
I hope that answers the basic questions.
I would like to thank the forum and it's members for allowing me to tell you all a little bit about my product and answer any questions you may have.
Best regards,
Robin
RW Audio
Competition version
- Battery input voltage range is 7-24V DC
-9V rms input/output signal voltage
-adjustable gain
-"Burp" button ready
-Question. What is a "Burp" button?
-Answer. The burp button is a remote momentary switch that can be setup in two ways. Setting 1 only passes signal when the wired remote "Burp" button is pressed, this is good for testing or competition use. Setting 2 is the default setting and the line driver works like any other and the signal passes from input to output as usual.
-distortion lower than I can measure (less than 0.001% THD+N)
-all 24 channels put out EXACTLY the same signal, no more trying to match levels on 2,3,4.... processors to get your gains setup
-use any number from 1 to all 24 channels, there is only one model offered to eliminate the overhead of having many different enclosures and PCB's.
-Tip. mount the line driver somewhere central and use the EXACT same length/brand/model of RCA cable to every single amplifier, don't run shorter RCA's to closer amplifiers, and longer ones to the farthest ones
-Question. will this line driver make my system louder?
-Answer. results will vary depending on how good your system is now, but I've never had a customer that didn't improve in some way, either pure SPL #'s or lower distortion being easier on the woofers making them last a lot longer. One team installed an LD2.16M (an old but popular version) and while the SPL # stayed the same they were no longer reconing woofers after every run, they used one set of woofers for an entire event which was a first for them.
-Question. will there be more models offered?
-Answer. Yes, there will be an SQ model released next, no time frame yet as it will be based on the LD2.24M and tweaked for channel balance, transparency and noise.
-Question. will you build me a custom line driver?
-Answer. Unfortunatially no, in the early days every line driver I built was custom and as many customers know that takes time, things have changed, now I designed one model that will work for almost every system and priced it lower than I could if I had to design, build and stock tons of different models. This also makes it better for the end user, if your system grows your covered.
-Question. can I use this line driver for my front/rears also?
-Answer. no, this is a mono line driver designed specifically for subwoofer applications only, there will be a stereo or hybrid (stereo + mono) model in the future.
Street Version:
-includes everything the competition version uses plus one unique feature.
-built in signal generator with frequency and level adjustment
-19-100Hz range
-upto 9v rms signal output
-"Burp" button activates the signal generator
-Question. What is a "Burp" button?
-Answer. In the Street Version the "Burp" button works slightly differently, the line driver passes signal as usual until the "Burp" button is pressed, when the "Burp" button is pressed the signal source is switched from the input RCA's to the built in signal generator and you have an on demand full power "Burp" at your preset frequency and volume level. (The frequency and volume setting must be adjusted and tuned when the line driver is first installed)
-Question. What the hell am I going to use that for?
-Answer. Use your imagination, anything from scaring or impressing your friends, or showing that guy beside you at the stop light what a real system can do (even if you were listening to the radio, and don't have time to find that bass disc, skip to the right track, crank the volume and show him what a real stereo can do)
-Question. why is the signal generator not included in the competition version?
-Answer. while it would be a good setup tool, every competition organization that I know of does not allow a signal generator as a source, you must use a CD/DVD/MP3.... player of some sort.
-Tip. Use your stereo and the "Burp" button responsibly, represent our sport in a positive respectable manner
I hope that answers the basic questions.
I would like to thank the forum and it's members for allowing me to tell you all a little bit about my product and answer any questions you may have.
Best regards,
Robin
RW Audio
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sundownz
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Have you guys been round for a while ? I seem to recall a company making a line driver product for SPL back in 2002-2003 or so... and I could never remember the name of the company. Wondering if that may have been RW Audio back then as well.
sundownz you are correct, I built the first few around '99/2000 and by 2002 was used by a lot of big teams. here is a little piece of the website I just found using the "wayback machine" from '02/'03"
How loud is RW Audio in 2002?
Paul Nelson (ext1-2) 174 Certified
Team Rip Rock (ext1-2) 173.8 Certified
Team Hertz Canada (ext1-2) 173.1 Certified
Team Beyond Audio (ext3-4) 172.8 Certified
Nathan Munson (ext1-2) 172.6 Certified
20Hz Audio (ext5-8) ???.? recently installed LD2.48M
Scottie Johnson (SS 9+) 167.8 Certified
Paul Lemiski (SS1-2) 162.6 Certified
Bob Beaton (SS5-8) 161.3 Certified
Ben Delgrosso (SS1-2NW) 158.2 Certified
Glenn Smeby (SS1-2NW) 157.3 Certified
All scores are official DB Drag Racing Certified scores
If your not on this list and should be just send me an email
I have some old pictures on a server that I'll dig up and post a new vs old, some people here may remember or have used one of the old RW Audio line drivers.
The new LD2.24M uses the same design principals and theory while using new parts and technology. Effectively improving it in every way.
How loud is RW Audio in 2002?
Paul Nelson (ext1-2) 174 Certified
Team Rip Rock (ext1-2) 173.8 Certified
Team Hertz Canada (ext1-2) 173.1 Certified
Team Beyond Audio (ext3-4) 172.8 Certified
Nathan Munson (ext1-2) 172.6 Certified
20Hz Audio (ext5-8) ???.? recently installed LD2.48M
Scottie Johnson (SS 9+) 167.8 Certified
Paul Lemiski (SS1-2) 162.6 Certified
Bob Beaton (SS5-8) 161.3 Certified
Ben Delgrosso (SS1-2NW) 158.2 Certified
Glenn Smeby (SS1-2NW) 157.3 Certified
All scores are official DB Drag Racing Certified scores
If your not on this list and should be just send me an email
I have some old pictures on a server that I'll dig up and post a new vs old, some people here may remember or have used one of the old RW Audio line drivers.
The new LD2.24M uses the same design principals and theory while using new parts and technology. Effectively improving it in every way.
loudmofo
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CarAudio.com Veteran
wow this looks like a great piece of equpment
loudmofo
5,000+ posts
CarAudio.com Veteran
iam sure we could use this in the lanes looks like it would help a few setup with lots of amps and im sure would work very well for us,
the fake rwaudio is a joke hope this company know someone else is using there name.
No relation, all products are designed and built in house. In the future RW Audio may become a reseller of products that meet strict design goals, appearance and performance at an appropriate price point.
To tie in with the new product the new website is about to be released:
loudmofo
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CarAudio.com Veteran
yea i could also use a few here
I'll let you guys know when they are ready to ship.
The first few will be brushed aluminum with engraving and black paint fill for the lettering etc (not anodized). In a month or two I will have black and clear anodized versions with silver/black lettering respectively. The "Burp" button is still in progress and will probably be a fighter jet style covered "arming" toggle switch, with a momentary push button to activate it.
If there is anything you guys would like to see in a line driver/signal processor just let me know, new features/functions/configurations can always be designed into future products.
thanks,
Robin
The first few will be brushed aluminum with engraving and black paint fill for the lettering etc (not anodized). In a month or two I will have black and clear anodized versions with silver/black lettering respectively. The "Burp" button is still in progress and will probably be a fighter jet style covered "arming" toggle switch, with a momentary push button to activate it.
If there is anything you guys would like to see in a line driver/signal processor just let me know, new features/functions/configurations can always be designed into future products.
thanks,
Robin
BloodyGuts335i
10+ year member
Team DC
looks interesting.. I wouldnt mind trying one of the street version line drivers...
Johnny Law.Lulz
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Very Very nice IMO.
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