which test tone

[glock 10+ year member]

hey guys what test tone should i use(hz and db) to set my gain ? system info .... sundown 1500saz 2- 12" FIQ sealed box thhanks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[cshaw 10+ year member]

0db 50hz

be sure to know where your hu clips at. so your not clipping the signal from the start.

 

[glock 10+ year member]

how do i find out what my hu clips at ? i have a kenwood kdc-x791

 

[cshaw 10+ year member]

its easily done using an o-scope, but otherwise, just listen. if your speakers are already running off an amp, just set the gain to a good output, (like 1/4-1/2 way) unless you have high pre outs, and turn up the hu till it starts to distort, then back off a notch or 2. that will be your max volume setting. then when you set the gains to your amps, set the hu to that volume and slowly turn up the gains to match your calculated output voltage of each amp. if done right, its a sure way of knowing theres no clipping the signal through out the signal chain, as long as you dont turn the hu past its clipping point.