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Quick Start Guide

Subwoofer

150

100

ACR-1

LC-1.800

High Power Mono Subwoofer Amplifier

2 Ohm Stable, Active Speaker Level Inputs,

AccuBASS

Bass Restoration,

MILC

Source Clip Detection, GTO

Signal Sense,

24 dB / Octave Linkwitz-Riley Crossover,

and Remote Level Control

Factory head unit

System #2: Bass Enhancement for Factory Systems

System Examples continued

Summary of Contents for The Epicenter Micro

Page 1: ...rt Guide Features Bass Maximizer circuitry Dual Knob Dash Mount Control ParaBASS LMC Load Selection Input Stage Balanced Line Level Inputs PFM Subsonic Filter Speaker Level Inputs for OEM integration Winter Fresh GTO Signal Sensing Compact Design ...

Page 2: ...greater control over the bass response with the new ACR 4 The Epicenter effect as well as overall volume control are now part of the dual control ACR 4 control ler knob You can toss out that sub amp volume controller and install just the ACR 4 knob and have both styles of control at your fingertips Supreme ease of control seamless of OEM integration and installation with world renown bass restorat...

Page 3: ...re does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 Fuses shall be replaced only with the correct type and fuse value and only when the apparatus is powered off 15 Exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent hearing loss Take every precaution to protect your hearing The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presen...

Page 4: ...ub level or volume inner knob Every tune s mix is a little different and this controller dials your sub s performance like nothing else on the planet Sublime accuracy for your heightened enjoyment PFM Subsonic Filter This unique feature is legendary with many AudioControl fanatics for its ability to fine tune the bass response of any system With The Epicenter Micro we ve adjusted the performance d...

Page 5: ...uires an appropriate choice of speakers and amplification Since the bass frequencies always require more power and cone area than higher frequencies BE PREPARED Small speakers and lack of power will be detrimental to your system The Epicenter Micro needs to be installed in the signal path between a source and an external amplifier s Although it can be installed after an equalizer it was designed t...

Page 6: ...to run through your car for installing it in the just right position So plug it in and turn it up 3 LMC Load Select The Epicenter Micro s default 20 kΩ input setting is designed to present NO load to the output of the factory amp which can make some factory amps upset and stop passing audio The lower impedance options of the Load Selection feature tricks the factory amp into detecting a speaker lo...

Page 7: ...esent and run through the electron garden of bass enhancement that is The Epicenter Micro you can do some serious damage to a sub So careful 8 Output Voltage This setting maximizes the bass performance of the signal while making sure it doesn t exceed some nominal voltage output The Epicenter Micro will make prodigious bass from the thinnest of signals so you ll want to make sure the downstream si...

Page 8: ... information by looking at the upper frequency ranges and detecting musical harmonics These harmon ics then allow The Epicenter Micro to drop down a few octaves and reproduce the missing bass notes The bottom line is that The Epicenter technology gives you deep prodigious body shuddering heart stopping bass Pro Tip Looking at this graph above you can see that the Epicenter looks at the higher freq...

Page 9: ...and secure the chassis of The Epicenter Micro with self tapping screws WARNING Failure to disconnect the negative terminal of your battery prior to the installation of The Epicenter Micro can result in a warm tingly feeling Pro Tip You can remove this Power Terminal connector while wiring up Ground Connection Use an 18 gauge wire or larger and run it from the Ground connector on The Epicenter Micr...

Page 10: ...tom Installation For that custom finished look the dash control can be flush mounted directly on the dash board or anywhere else Start by removing the two knob set screws and removing the knobs Remove the two screws securing the enclosure to the bracket and remove the enclosure Loosen and remove the nut and washer securing the potentiometer to the bracket Remove the circuit board assembly potentio...

Page 11: ...ence when you play back the tape With this in mind our coffee laden engineers developed the unique ParaBASS system Use these fantastic quasi parametric parameters to tune in to your favorite broadcast of the Hits from Ganymede dial in that bass response when those broadcasts are unavailable Adjusting the ParaBASS Controls 10 20 30 50 100 200 300 500 1K CCW 27 HZ CENTER FREQ DET 45 HZ CENTER FREQ C...

Page 12: ...an expected The net result is wasted amplifier power and damaged speakers The AudioControl PFM filter is a subsonic filter set to 20Hz It allows you to only let the speaker play as low as it should be playing Because every system is different your downstream devices like a DSP analog EQ or amps may have some processing on those ultra low frequencies such that you don t want The Epicenter Micro to ...

Page 13: ... Ohm Stable Active Speaker Level Inputs AccuBASS Bass Restoration MILCTM Source Clip Detection GTOTM Signal Sense 24 dB Octave Linkwitz Riley Crossover and Remote Level Control Aftermarket head unit Subwoofer System 1 Bass Enhancement for Aftermarket Systems System Examples ...

Page 14: ...woofer Amplifier 2 Ohm Stable Active Speaker Level Inputs AccuBASS Bass Restoration MILCTM Source Clip Detection GTOTM Signal Sense 24 dB Octave Linkwitz Riley Crossover and Remote Level Control Factory head unit System 2 Bass Enhancement for Factory Systems System Examples continued ...

Page 15: ... Speakers Subwoofer Front High Speaker Level Front Low Speaker Level Rear Full Range Speaker Level Factory Head Unit Front Rear Sub Front Rear Sub System 3 Bass Enhancement for Sound Quality Systems System Examples continued ...

Page 16: ...gnal chain It must be installed BEFORE any crossovers in the system Note If you are using a source unit with a built in crossover or processor you must run a full range output to The Epicenter Micro s inputs Also check that the ACR 4 cable is plugged in all the way Sounds Distorted Should your system sound distorted or your speakers are moving way too much you should decrease the amount of bass re...

Page 17: ... friends It s a warranty that looks out for you and helps you resist the temptation to have your friend who s good with electronics try to repair your AudioControl product So go ahead read this warranty then take a few days to enjoy The Epicenter Micro before sending in the warranty card and comments Conditional doesn t mean anything ominous The Federal Trade Commission tells all manufacturers to ...

Page 18: ...Ω 60Ω 20kΩ Outputs Preamp Outputs 1 pair Max Output Level 13V Peak Output Impedance 150Ω Performance THD 0 03 Frequency Response 10Hz to 22kHz 1dB Signal to Noise Ratio 105dB PFM Filter Bypass or 20Hz General Power Supply High Headroom PWM Switching Current Draw 300mA Recommended Fuse 1A Weight 0 6 lbs Dimensions 5 12 W x 3 D x 1 H 2021 AudioControl All rights reserved All specifications are subje...

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