AudioControl OVERDRIVE PLUS - A Guided Tour of the OVERDRIVE PLUS; The Outside

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A Guided Tour of the OVERDRIVE PLUS
The Outside
1) Inputs: The AudioControl OVERDRIVE PLUS inputs get their
signals directly from the main source unit/head unit. AudioControl’s high
impedance input design means you get less noise and fewer ground loops.
2) Input Gain Control: Used to increase the amount of signal to your
downstream signal processors or ampliers. With this control you can
get up to 24dB of gain or 13 volts peak (9.5 volts RMS) to your signal
processor or amplier inputs. If your head unit’s maximum output is only
500mV, the OVERDRIVE PLUS will be able to squirt out 8 volts RMS
into the rest of your system. Even if your head unit’s output is as little as
250mV, you can still get 4 volts RMS out of the OVERDRIVE PLUS
Line Driver. However, be careful about over driving your average non-
AudioControl crossover or amplier. Many can’t handle more than about 2
volts input without clipping (AudioControl units can take the full output of
the OVERDRIVE PLUS). If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.
3) Outputs: Next to the inputs are the outputs, which should be con-
nected to the next component in your system. This could be an equalizer,
crossover, amplier, or virtually any other electronic gadget you may have
in your system. If you connect the outputs to any AudioControl compo-
nent, you can rest assured it can handle the hot signal voltage from the
OVERDRIVE PLUS.
Output status LEDs
4) Power: If you see this one lighted, pat yourself on the back for
properly connecting the power terminal.
5) Signal LEDs 8 volts: When this light ickers while music is play-
ing, you’re pushing the limit — nearing the redline — entering the danger
zone. You still have headroom in the OVERDRIVE PLUS but you need to
make sure your amp can handle the input voltage without clipping. Check
your amplier specs. Try backing off on the Gain Control until it stops
ickering.